Equator Energy is the market leader in C&I solar in Kenya and East Africa. Equator Energy clients are guaranteed energy savings with zero up-front cost.
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From seed to Series A in 7 months: Why and how Odyssey Energy Solutions moved quickly
Odyssey Energy Solutions closes a $15 million Series A seven months after raising its seed round. Union Square Ventures leads the financing, joined by Equal Ventures and other investors. The company’s platform helps renewable energy developers in emerging markets launch and manage mini- and microgrids, procure equipment, and use project data to support investor diligence. Product milestones and key hires help the company accelerate its fundraising timeline.
May 2023 · TechCrunchNews article
African climate startups set to gain ground as VC funding shifts their way
African climate tech startups attract growing investor interest, with the sector securing more than $860 million in equity funding last year, largely driven by clean energy. New dedicated funds include Novastar’s planned Africa People + Planet Fund, Equator’s fund for early-stage energy, agriculture, and mobility startups, and Catalyst Fund’s $30 million climate-focused vehicle. Satgana plans to allocate up to 40% of its funds to planet-positive African startups.
