Sun King
Powering Access to Brighter Lives with Sun King
Nairobi, Kenya · Founded 2007 · $312.0M raised
- Headquarters
- Nairobi
- Employees
- 1001–5000
- Founded
- 2007
- Business Model
- B2C
- Website
- sunking.com
- Total Funding
- $312.0M
- Last Round
- $40.0M Growth EquityDec 2025
- Rounds
- 4
Totals include recorded grants and other qualifying funding, not just equity. What counts toward funding.
About
Sun King is the world's leading off-grid solar company, delivering affordable solar home systems and Pay-As-You-Go financing to over 25 million homes across Africa and Asia. With 37,000+ field agents operating in 12 countries, the company provides end-to-end service from product design and installation to long-term warranty support, replacing unreliable grid power for underserved communities.
Summary
Sun King is a Climate Tech company based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 2007. It has raised $312.0M in total across 4 rounds, most recently a $40.0M Growth Equity round in Dec 2025. Investors include Citi Ventures, Lightrock and General Atlantic.
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Funding History
Dec 2025
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Funding: Series A through Growth Equity. Amounts, valuations, and investors where available.
Investors
Citi Ventures
2 rounds
Lightrock
1 round
General Atlantic
1 round
Eight Roads Ventures
1 round
Bamboo Finance
1 round
ABSA
1 round
Co-operative Bank of Kenya
1 round
KCB Bank Kenya
1 round
Stanbic Bank Kenya
1 round
British International Investment
1 round
FMO
1 round
Norfund
1 round
M&G Investments
1 round
Arch Emerging Markets Partners
1 round
Deutsche Bank Ventures
1 round
Global Partnerships
1 round
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