SunCulture in Kenya secures $5 million to enhance solar irrigation throughout Sub-Saharan Africa.

Funding for Climate-Tech: Kenyan startup SunCulture has secured $5 million from WaterEquity to expand its solar-powered irrigation systems for smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa, marking a significant investment in climate-smart agriculture.

Impact on Agriculture: The investment aims to improve irrigation access for over 33 million farmers reliant on rain-fed agriculture, helping them increase yields, stabilize food supply, and reduce reliance on environmentally harmful diesel pumps.

Expansion Plans: With the new funding, SunCulture plans to scale its operations beyond Kenya into countries like Uganda, Ethiopia, and Ivory Coast, while refining financing models to reach low-income communities vulnerable to climate impacts.

Broader Trends in Climate-Tech: The deal reflects a growing trend of African climate-tech startups attracting larger investments, highlighting the importance of innovative financing models in making modern agricultural technologies accessible to smallholder farmers.