Amini, a Kenyan climate-tech startup dedicated to bridging the environmental data gap in Africa, has secured $4 million in a seed funding round led by Salesforce Ventures and the Female Founders Fund.
“We are delighted to partner with ISA to support the development of solar energy in Africa,” said Alain Ebobissé, CEO of Africa50. “This partnership will help to accelerate the deployment of solar energy in Africa and improve the lives of millions of Africans,” he added.
Novastar Ventures has announced a $3.5 million investment in Sistema.bio, a Nairobi-based company pioneering renewable energy solutions for smallholder farmers.
Wetility, a South African startup that offers solar energy solutions for households and businesses, has raised R903 million (~$48 million) in debt and equity.
UK-based e-mobility startup OX Delivers has signed a $163 million deal to establish its first franchise partner in East Africa.
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