Morocco’s Sand to Green wins $50K grant as African climate startups attract global funding
Sand to Green secured a $50,000 grant at the DeepTech Summit 2025. The startup was awarded the prize in the Green Economy category at the summit held on May 8–9.
Google, Speedinvest back Kenya’s Leta, which uses AI to make logistics cheaper
African businesses pay up to four times the global average for logistics, with logistics costs comprising 75% of product costs. Leta, a Nairobi-based logistics SaaS provider, has raised $5 million in seed funding to scale its AI-powered platform.
VC Firm Equator Raises $55M To Back African Climate Tech
Equator has raised $55 million for its first fund to support early-stage climate tech startups in Africa. The funding environment for African climate tech ventures is tightening due to shrinking aid budgets and reduced capital from development finance institutions.
Equator secures $55M to fund Africa’s early-stage climate tech startups
Equator closes a $55 million fund to support early-stage climate tech startups in Africa. Investments will target sectors like energy, agriculture, and mobility to promote sustainable development.
