Tuesday, April 21, 2026Global tech, startups & capital — covered for Africans.
DRC-based renewable energy startup providing utility-scale solar metrogrids.
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Nuru, founded by Jonathan Shaw, focuses on addressing the energy gap in the Democratic Republic of Congo through utility-scale solar metrogrids. The company integrates technology to provide reliable and renewable energy to urban communities. Nuru secured $40 million in Series B funding to expand its operating assets in eastern DRC by developing three mini-grids in Goma, Kindu, and Bunia. Prior to this, Nuru secured $1.5 million in convertible notes to scale growth and deploy off-grid solutions in DRC provinces.
| Date | Round | Amount | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2025 | $40.0M | — | |
| Jul 10, 2023 | $40.0M | ||
| Mar 13, 2023 | $1.5M | — |
