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Lightrock Closes $500M Accelerate7 Fund to Back Energy Access Startups
Tech In Africa - May 19, 2026
Lightrock has closed a USD 500 million fund named Accelerate7. The fund targets growth-stage companies working on energy access.

Lightrock’s cash for climate hits $2B with final close of $500M fund for clean energy in emerging markets
Tech Funding News - May 15, 2026
Lightrock has reached final close on a $500 million fund for clean energy. The firm launched Accelerate7 to deploy capital in emerging markets.

London-based Lightrock invests $40M in Sun King’s off-grid solar growth
Tech Funding News - Dec 12, 2025
Sun King secured $40 million in equity financing from Lightrock to expand its solar energy services. The company currently serves over 50 million people across Africa and plans to reach 200 million by 2030.

DPI, a British private equity firm, spearheads a $110 million Series C investment in Moniepoint
Tech In Africa - Oct 29, 2024
$110 million investment in Moniepoint by Development Partners International. Moniepoint achieves unicorn status.
Nigeria Fintech Moniepoint Raises $110 Million In Series C Round
Tech Labari - Oct 29, 2024
Moniepoint closed its Series C funding round raising $110 million. The funding round was led by Development Partners International’s ADP III fund.
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