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Startup Series B B2C

SunCulture

Solar-powered irrigation for smallholder farmers

Kenya , Nairobi Founded 2012 201-500 Website
Total Raised$57,000,000
StageSeries B
Users100K+ farmers
Operating Since2012 (14y)

About SunCulture

SunCulture develops and distributes solar-powered water pumping and irrigation systems designed for smallholder farmers in Africa. The company combines solar technology with IoT monitoring and pay-as-you-go financing to make irrigation accessible and affordable.

Funding

Total Raised$57,000,000
Last Round$27,500,000Series B · Mar 2024

Investors

InfraCo AfricaEnergy Access VenturesAcumenKfWSilverStreet Capital

Funding History

Series B Mar 2024
$28M

Lead: InfraCo Africa

Leadership & Team

Traction & Recognition

Users100K+ farmers

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Contact

sunculture.com

Quick Facts

CountryKenya
Founded2012
TypeStartup
ModelB2C
Team Size201-500

Operating In

KenyaUgandaTanzaniaEthiopiaCote d'Ivoire

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