SunCulture Secures US$5mn To Expand Access to Solar-Powered Water Pumps
SunCulture has raised US$5 million from WaterEquity, the first investment under the firm’s new Water & Climate Resilience Fund...
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SunCulture, a Kenyan climate-tech startup, has secured US$5 million in funding from WaterEquity to expand access to its solar-powered water pumps across rural Africa. This investment is the first from WaterEquity's new Water & Climate Resilience Fund.
- The Nairobi-based company will utilize the US$5 million capital to further its reach in providing affordable solar-powered water pumps.
- SunCulture's CEO and Co-Founder, Samir Ibrahim, highlighted that this investment validates their approach to scaling water infrastructure for both impact and commercial returns.
- The startup, founded in 2012, uses a "pay-as-you-grow" financing model, making its clean energy pumps accessible to low-income farmers and offering a sustainable alternative to diesel and manual pumps.
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