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Fortis Green Renewables Investment Management and Zeitinger Invest GmbH have made a growth equity investment in GRIPS Energy Group, a Berlin-based independent power producer and energy service company that finances, builds, owns and operates solar and battery storage systems for commercial and industrial customers across sub-Saharan Africa. The investment, announced on 13 October 2026, will…
KCB Foundation has launched the EV Explorers Rhino Charge 2026 Innovation Challenge, bringing together innovators, engineers and industry players to develop solutions aimed at advancing electric mobility in Kenya and beyond. Launched at the KCB Leadership Centre, the initiative connects education, practical engineering experience and innovation, with two female students pursuing engineering courses at technical…
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Airnergize Capital, the clean technology investment platform of South Africa’s New GX Capital, has confirmed the final close of its debut fund at R3.89 billion, roughly $239 million, with the Development Bank of Southern Africa committing R240 million as lead development finance institution. The fund brings together some of South Africa’s largest commercial balance sheets…
ARC Ride has closed a $33.3 million financing round led by Novastar Ventures and Norrsken22, capital the Kenyan electric mobility startup will use to expand its battery swapping network across four new African markets while adding 5,000 electric motorcycles to its existing fleet. The round combines a $23 million Series A equity component with $10…
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The International Finance Corporation has disclosed a proposed investment of up to $40 million in the Camco Renewable Energy Performance Platform 2, a private debt fund financing decentralised renewable energy projects across sub-Saharan Africa. The investment would flow through REPP 2’s senior debt tranche and remains subject to approval, with IFC’s board scheduled to review…
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DOB Equity has invested in Irrisol Engineering, a Ugandan water infrastructure company that designs, builds and operates solar powered water systems for rural and peri-urban communities. The investment amount was not disclosed, but the capital will support Irrisol’s operational expansion and the rollout of more community water mini-grids across Uganda, including plans to extend into…
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Every climate startup eventually faces the same fundamental question. How should the company actually fund its growth and operations. The answer is rarely simple, since several very different options exist. Debt, equity, and grants each come with distinct benefits and tradeoffs. Choosing the wrong type of capital can create serious long term problems. Understanding these…
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Climate tech has become one of the most exciting investment categories today. Founders are building everything from carbon capture tools to clean cookstoves. Yet many promising ideas still struggle to secure meaningful funding. Passion and good intentions alone rarely convince experienced investors to commit capital. Understanding what investors truly look for can make a real…
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Across Africa, small and medium enterprises drive much of the economy. They employ millions of people and fuel growth in nearly every sector. Many of these businesses are also quietly climate relevant without even realizing it. A recycling company, a solar equipment retailer, or an efficient farm all count. Yet most of these businesses never…
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Genser Energy Investments has closed a €456 million package of term and revolving credit facilities to fund its next phase of energy infrastructure development across West Africa. The financing was arranged by a syndicate of three major African banking groups, First Rand Bank through its Rand Merchant Bank division, Absa Bank, and Standard Bank of…
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