Energy Startups in Africa
Startup Map Africa tracks the most active Energy startups and tech companies across the continent. Filter by country, stage, and fundraising status — or explore the full Africa startups database.
Top Startups in Africa to Watch
A curated selection of African tech companies solving critical infrastructure, financial, and logistical challenges across the continent.
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Manufacturing batteries for EVs and ESS systems targeting last-mile electrification and the e-mobility transition.
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| Name | One-liner | Country | Sector | Stage | Raising |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acecore Incorporations | Acecore Incorporations powers Africa's future with indigenously manufactured energy storage and solar solutions, combined with smart energy management technology in Nigeria. | Nigeria | Energy | — | Not Raising |
| Bahari Mezani | Bahari Mezani develops solar cold storage hub to help fishers and farmers cut post-harvest losses with efficient cooling | Kenya | Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Fishing & Hunting Energy | Growth | Actively Raising |
| BasiGo | Electric buses for Africa | KE | Energy | Series A | Open to funding |
| BasiGo Charging | EV charging services | KE | Energy | Seed | Open to funding |
| BasiGo Spares | EV parts supply | KE | Energy | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| Copious Energy | Solar fintech | KE | Energy | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| CrossBoundary Energy | CrossBoundary Energy is a Kenyan clean energy company providing solar, wind, and battery storage solutions for businesses across Africa. | Kenya | Energy | Growth | Not Raising |
| Fleevigo | Fleevigo is powering the Global EV transition, profitably and at scale! | Kenya | Energy Transportation Cleantech | Growth | Actively Raising |
| Geviton | Geviton builds smart IoT and energy hardware helping African industries cut costs and emissions sustainably. | Kenya | Energy Cleantech Hardware & Electronic Equipment | Growth | Actively Raising |
| Hifadhi Energy | EV charging network | KE | Energy | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| HydroIQ | Smart water management | KE | Energy | Seed | Open to funding |
| Kasi Desert Circuit | Kasi is manufacturing batteries for EVs and ESS systems for last mile electrification and translation into e-mobility | Kenya | Energy Manufacturing Cleantech | Series A | Actively Raising |
| KMOTECH | KMOTECH is a Polish company specializing in the design, construction, and service of ground-based photovoltaic installations, offering comprehensive renewable energy solutions. | Poland | Renewable Energy | — | Not Raising |
| KOKO Networks | Clean cooking network | KE | Energy | Growth | Open to funding |
| Nusu Finance | Building AI solutions for organizations in the development space. | United States | Energy Software & Services Research & Consulting | Idea | Actively Raising |
| ORBIT ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS | Orbit Engineering Solutions is a Tunisian deep-tech startup providing AI-driven energy management and digitalization solutions for industrial performance. | Tunisia | Energy Management | Pre Seed | Actively Raising |
| Planet Green Africa | Clean cooking briquettes from agricultural waste | Malawi | Clean energy, biofuels, clean cooking | Growth | Not Raising |
| Recykroute | Recykroute is a platform that is seeking to connect the community of waste management to promote circularity. | Kenya | Energy Infrastructure & Logistics Data & Analytics | Seed | Actively Raising |
| Redtech Limited | Redtech Limited is a Nigerian technology company providing secure payment solutions and energy operations technology across Africa. | Nigeria | Fintech, Energy Tech | — | Not Raising |
| Roam | Electric mobility solutions | KE | Energy | Series A | Open to funding |
| Roam Charge | EV charging services | KE | Energy | Pre Seed | Open to funding |
| Safi Analytics | Energy analytics | KE | Energy | Seed | Open to funding |
| Salim | “Salim” is developing a dependable, digitally enabled ride-hailing service to help Kenyan boda-boda riders and everyda | Kenya | Energy Transportation Data & Analytics | Seed | Actively Raising |
| Savanna Circuit | Cold chain for dairy | KE | Energy | Seed | Open to funding |
| Sierra Power Renewable Energy (SL) Limited | Sierra Power Renewable Energy (SL) Limited is a Sierra Leonean off-grid solar company providing clean, reliable energy solutions to communities. | Sierra Leone | Renewable Energy | — | Not Raising |
| SISCOM CAPITAL | Siscom is developing a digital infrastructure investment platform to help global investors channel capital into African | Kenya | Energy Infrastructure & Logistics Hardware & Electronic Equipment | Growth | Actively Raising |
| SolarAfrica | SolarAfrica is a South African solar energy company providing financing and energy solutions for commercial, industrial, and residential customers. | South Africa | Energy | Growth | Not Raising |
| Starsight Energy | Starsight Energy is a West African C&I clean energy provider, offering solar power and battery storage to businesses in Nigeria and Ghana. | Nigeria | Energy | Growth | Not Raising |
| Stima | Battery fleet management and analytics for electric mobility | Kenya | Energy | Seed | Actively Raising |
| Sun King | Provides off-grid solar energy products and pay-as-you-go financing to households in Africa and Asia. | Kenya | Renewable Energy | — | Actively Raising |
| T-Bin | T-Bin Designs and Manufacture's Smart Waste Bins To Eliminate Dump sites In Africa while create circular economy jobs. | Kenya | Energy Cleantech Hardware & Electronic Equipment | Seed | Actively Raising |
| Trees for Africa Foundation | Planting hope in Africa | Kenya | Agriculture, Aquaculture & Agritech Forestry & Paper Energy | Seed | Actively Raising |
| Upepo Energy | Distributed solar | KE | Energy | Seed | Open to funding |
| UPNEPA NG | UPNEPA NG is a Nigerian resilience energy architecture firm providing certified renewable energy solutions for enterprises to ensure reliable power and reduce costs. | Nigeria | Renewable Energy | — | Not Raising |
| Vangreen | Vangreen converts agri-waste into climate smart briquettes, creating jobs and reducing forest pressure at scale | Kenya | Energy Manufacturing | Series A | Actively Raising |
| WariaSol | WariaSol is a Mozambican solar energy company providing solar lanterns and kits to low-income families and small traders, promoting sustainable energy access. | Mozambique | Solar Energy | — | Not Raising |
Acecore Incorporations
Not RaisingAcecore Incorporations powers Africa's future with indigenously manufactured energy storage and solar solutions, combined with smart energy management technology in Nigeria.
Bahari Mezani
Actively RaisingBahari Mezani develops solar cold storage hub to help fishers and farmers cut post-harvest losses with efficient cooling
CrossBoundary Energy
Not RaisingCrossBoundary Energy is a Kenyan clean energy company providing solar, wind, and battery storage solutions for businesses across Africa.
Fleevigo
Actively RaisingFleevigo is powering the Global EV transition, profitably and at scale!
Geviton
Actively RaisingGeviton builds smart IoT and energy hardware helping African industries cut costs and emissions sustainably.
Kasi Desert Circuit
Actively RaisingKasi is manufacturing batteries for EVs and ESS systems for last mile electrification and translation into e-mobility
KMOTECH
Not RaisingKMOTECH is a Polish company specializing in the design, construction, and service of ground-based photovoltaic installations, offering comprehensive renewable energy solutions.
Nusu Finance
Actively RaisingBuilding AI solutions for organizations in the development space.
ORBIT ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS
Actively RaisingOrbit Engineering Solutions is a Tunisian deep-tech startup providing AI-driven energy management and digitalization solutions for industrial performance.
Planet Green Africa
Not RaisingClean cooking briquettes from agricultural waste
Recykroute
Actively RaisingRecykroute is a platform that is seeking to connect the community of waste management to promote circularity.
Redtech Limited
Not RaisingRedtech Limited is a Nigerian technology company providing secure payment solutions and energy operations technology across Africa.
Salim
Actively Raising“Salim” is developing a dependable, digitally enabled ride-hailing service to help Kenyan boda-boda riders and everyda
Sierra Power Renewable Energy (SL) Limited
Not RaisingSierra Power Renewable Energy (SL) Limited is a Sierra Leonean off-grid solar company providing clean, reliable energy solutions to communities.
SISCOM CAPITAL
Actively RaisingSiscom is developing a digital infrastructure investment platform to help global investors channel capital into African
SolarAfrica
Not RaisingSolarAfrica is a South African solar energy company providing financing and energy solutions for commercial, industrial, and residential customers.
Starsight Energy
Not RaisingStarsight Energy is a West African C&I clean energy provider, offering solar power and battery storage to businesses in Nigeria and Ghana.
Stima
Actively RaisingBattery fleet management and analytics for electric mobility
Sun King
Actively RaisingProvides off-grid solar energy products and pay-as-you-go financing to households in Africa and Asia.
T-Bin
Actively RaisingT-Bin Designs and Manufacture's Smart Waste Bins To Eliminate Dump sites In Africa while create circular economy jobs.
Trees for Africa Foundation
Actively RaisingPlanting hope in Africa
UPNEPA NG
Not RaisingUPNEPA NG is a Nigerian resilience energy architecture firm providing certified renewable energy solutions for enterprises to ensure reliable power and reduce costs.
Vangreen
Actively RaisingVangreen converts agri-waste into climate smart briquettes, creating jobs and reducing forest pressure at scale
WariaSol
Not RaisingWariaSol is a Mozambican solar energy company providing solar lanterns and kits to low-income families and small traders, promoting sustainable energy access.
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