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Notable investors in the fund include British International Investment (BII), the The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), UK charity Shell Foundation and impact investor DOEN Participaties B.V. This investment represents a significant boost for the African climate tech ecosystem, providing much-needed capital to support the development and scaling of innovative solutions to the continent’s pressing environmental challenges. With climate change posing a significant threat to African economies and communities, Equator’s investment in these startups has been backed to drive real impact and create sustainable change.

African startups raised $140M in September 2025, bringing total funding to $2.2B. Explore key sectors, top deals, and ecosystem growth trends.

BasiGo, a Kenyan electric mobility frontrunner, has inaugurated the country’s first dedicated assembly line for modern electric buses at the Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers (KVM) plant in Thika.

C-One Ventures, a Nigerian investment company with a focus on technology and finance, has completed the acquisition of Bankly, a licensed microfinance bank.