SunFunder
Venture Capital
SunFunder was a pioneering solar energy debt financing platform that provided capital to companies deploying distributed solar systems in Africa and other emerging markets. Co-founded in 2012 by Ryan Levinson, it was the leading debt-financing provider for off-grid solar in Africa. In June 2022, SunFunder was acquired by Mirova and rebranded as Mirova SunFunder.
Nairobi, Kenya · 1+ investments
Clean Energy
emerging markets
solar energy
- Headquarters
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Founded
- 2012
- Website
- mirova.com
- Total Investment
- 1
- Last Investment
- Feb 2023
- Geographic Focus
- Africa, Southeast Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa
Investment Thesis
Debt financing provider for distributed solar companies in Africa and other emerging markets. Deploys debt capital (not equity) to solar businesses serving unelectrified regions, primarily off-grid solutions. Raises funds from institutional investors, DFIs, family offices, and foundations.
SunFunder is a Venture Capital firm based in Nairobi, Kenya. It has made 1 investment in Clean Energy and emerging markets.
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