SunCulture Lands $5M to Boost Solar Irrigation for African Farmers
Kenyan climate-tech startup SunCulture has received a $5 million boost from WaterEquity. This investment, the first under WaterEquity's new Water & Climate Resilience Fund, will support SunCulture's mission to provide sustainable irrigation solutions to smallholder farmers across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Founded in 2012 by Samir Ibrahim, an economist and engineer, and Charlie Nichols, a solar engineer and entrepreneur, SunCulture offers solar-powered water pumps. These pumps provide an affordable and eco-friendly alternative to traditional diesel and manual irrigation systems, helping farmers reduce costs and increase yields.
SunCulture's pay-as-you-grow financing model has already helped over 45,000 smallholder farmers adopt these sustainable technologies. With WaterEquity's investment, SunCulture is poised to scale its impact, tackling water scarcity and food security in Africa. The $5 million will be used to enhance operations, expand market reach, and make these solutions more financially accessible to low-income farmers.
WaterEquity's investment in SunCulture aligns with its goal of mobilizing capital for water and sanitation initiatives that increase climate resilience in emerging markets. With this backing, SunCulture is well-positioned to continue its mission, transforming agriculture and promoting sustainable development across Sub-Saharan Africa.
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