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Africa's Climate-Tech Funding Hits $2.2 Billion in 2025

11/4/2025

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In 2025, climate-tech funding in Africa reached $2.2 billion, with 39% directed to startups.
Sun King, a leading climate-tech company, raised over $400 million in equity and $300 million in debt.
The shift comes from African banks, marking reduced reliance on foreign investment.
Sun King opened a Nairobi hub to produce solar devices locally and expand access, connecting 25 million households across 11 countries and helping 600 million without power.

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In 2025, climate-tech funding in Africa reached $2.2 billion, with 39% directed to startups.
Sun King, a leading climate-tech company, raised over $400 million in equity and $300 million in debt.
The shift comes from African banks, marking reduced reliance on foreign investment.
Sun King opened a Nairobi hub to produce solar devices locally and expand access, connecting 25 million households across 11 countries and helping 600 million without power.