Monday, April 20, 2026Global tech, startups & capital — covered for Africans.
The world’s largest off-grid solar energy company revolutionising energy access across Africa.
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Sun King provides affordable and durable solar-powered home systems, empowering households with reliable electricity and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Through its pay-as-you-go model, Sun King makes renewable energy accessible to low-income communities, allowing customers to pay in small installments. Sun King specializes in the sale, installation, and financing of solar home systems for off-grid and under-electrified consumers in Africa and Asia. The company recently secured $130 million in a sustainable securitisation deal arranged by Citibank and a $70 million Series D extension round led by LeapFrog Investments.
| Date | Round | Amount | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2025 | $60.0M | ||
| Jun 5, 2023 | $130.0M | — | |
| Dec 16, 2022 | $70.0M |
