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With over 1.3 million motorcycle taxis operating in Kenya, there is significant potential to replace combustion engine motorcycles with zero-emission e-vehicles. Ecobodaa, a Kenyan start-up, aims to achieve this vision by introducing locally designed and assembled electric motorcycles, reducing emissions

4R Digital is a company dedicated to introducing digital connectivity and finance solutions to emerging markets. In 2021, the company formed a partnership with Davis & Shirtliff, one of the leading suppliers of energy and water solutions in the East

Koolboks, a sustainable cooling company founded in France in 2018, is on a mission to provide accessible cold storage solutions to businesses across Africa. Led by Nigerian-born CEO Ayoola Dominic, Koolboks recognises the critical need for reliable refrigeration in Nigeria,

Zembo is a Ugandan pioneering startup, specialising in eco-friendly e-mobility solutions tailored to the African market. In Uganda, more than 700,000 petrol-fuelled motorcycle taxis, known locally as ‘boda bodas,’ serve as a vital source of convenient transportation and livelihoods for

Volt-Terra is a joint venture between INENSUS, a leader in the mini-grid sector with over 18 years of experience in Africa, and Gourmet Gardens, bringing over 25 years of Ugandan farming expertise in agro-processing. This partnership focuses on researching and

In Malawi, the dependence on rain-fed agriculture restricts productivity to a single growing season. Unpredictable rainfall, caused by shifting climate patterns, leads to inconsistent crop yields and produce quality. Compounded by minimal options for post-harvest storage due to low rural

Café Kivu is a Congolese coffee company aiming to create and capture more of the value of coffee at its origin, by sourcing beans from the northeast Kivu region of DRC, then roasting and packaging them at their facility in

ENGIE Equatorial is a joint venture between ENGIE Energy Access, an international renewable energy solution provider, and Equatorial Power, a local low-carbon energy infrastructure and services developer based in Kampala, Uganda. In December 2022, ENGIE Equatorial completed their PREO-funded pilot

OnePower Lesotho (1PWR) is a renewable energy startup that provides affordable and reliable electricity services to off-grid communities, helping families, schools, health clinics and local businesses to thrive. The company capitalises on technical design and vertical integration to customise, build

Mobile Power designs, builds and operates energy distribution systems for the off-grid energy and e-mobility market in Africa. The company aims to make energy and transport solutions affordable to low-income communities across sub-Saharan Africa thanks to its battery-as-a-service rental model,