SolarX
Funding Investment Renewable Energy

SolarX Raises Series A Funding to Develop C&I Solar Energy Across West Africa

SolarX, a Mali-based solar company, has raised Series A funding led by Aster’s early-stage African fund, Energy Access Ventures (EAV),

Off grid energy
Entrepreneurship Renewable Energy

22 Startups Shortlisted for All On, USADF Off-Grid Energy Challenge

Twenty-two Nigerian startups have been shortlisted for the 2020 USADF – All On Nigeria Off-Grid Energy Challenge says the Shell

Off-Grid Energy Challenge
Africa Renewable Energy Social Entrepreneurship

Applications Open For $100k Nigeria Off-Grid Energy Challenge 2020

Applications have opened for the Nigeria Off-Grid Energy Challenge 2020 worth $100,000. The Nigeria Off-Grid Energy Challenge is powered by

Shell Foundation
Africa Energy Funding

This New $120m Shell Foundation & FMO Fund Aims to Support African Energy Startups

Shell Foundation, a UK-registered charity, in partnership with FMO, the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank, has launched a US$120 million Energy

Powerhive
Africa Energy Entrepreneurship Funding Investment Venture Capital

Kenya Energy Solution Provider, Powerhive Raises US$9.3m Series B Funding Round to Expand its African Footprint

Powerhive Inc, an energy solutions and technology provider for emerging markets with a presence in Kenya, has announced the closing

GreenTec Capital
Investment Venture Capital

GreenTec Capital Invests in Zambia’s WidEnergy Africa

GreenTec Capital has announced that it has made an undisclosed investment in Zambia-based WidEnergy Africa. WidEnergy is a woman-led Zambian

Acumen
Business Entrepreneurship Funding Investment

Acumen’s KawiSafi Ventures Closes $70m Round to Support African Clean Energy Solutions

Acumen’s KawiSafi Ventures has announced that it has raised $70 million for-profit fund through Acumen Capital Partners. The fund will

Grid Africa
Clean Energy CleanTech Funding Investment

Grid Africa Secures $2.8m Equity Investment

Grid Africa, the South African solar energy solution firm, has secured a significant equity investment of $2.8 million from Rifuwo Energy

IFC
News

IFC Invests in Equator Africa Fund I to Support African Climate Sector Tech Businesses

International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced an investment in Equator Africa Fund I, marking its first-ever venture capital fund focused

Tourism
Feature

Top 5 Innovative Business Ideas in the Tourism Industry

The tourism industry is ever-evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences, technological advancements, and a growing desire for unique experiences. For