Sun King is a leading provider of solar energy products in Africa, known for its innovative financing solutions for off-grid energy access.
African Start-Ups Raise $550M in July—Libya Joins Club as Debt Dominates Funding Surge
61 start-ups across Africa announced funding rounds of at least $100,000 in July 2025. The total amount raised for the month reached $550 million, the highest in over two years.
East Africa’s Startup Funding Surge: Kenya’s Dominance and Regional Investment Trends
East Africa secured 31% of total investment in 2020, with a marginal lead over West Africa. Since mid-2022, East Africa has accounted for 30% of all funding, surpassing other regions.
Productive solar technologies draw investors as global off-grid solar sector funding slumps
PURE technologies raised $65 million in 2023, double the previous year. Figorr, a cold chain startup, raised funding for storage and transportation of temperature-sensitive products.
