SunFunder
Founded Year
2012Stage
Acquired | AcquiredTotal Raised
$52.37MAbout SunFunder
On June 20th, 2022, SunFunder was acquired by Mirova. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. SunFunder is a solar finance business that connects investors to high-impact solar projects that improve the lives of low-income communities in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The company raises and aggregates capital to finance solar projects from both non-accredited investors on their web platform SunFunder.com and directly from accredited and institutional investors through their Solar Empowerment Fund (SEF) note issuances. Its focus is on providing short-term, working capital and project finance loans for solar lighting, phone charging, micro-grids, and commercial solar projects. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Nairobi, Kenya.
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Oct 14, 2022
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SunFunder Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When was SunFunder founded?
SunFunder was founded in 2012.
Where is SunFunder's headquarters?
SunFunder's headquarters is located at Workify, 11th floor, Nairobi.
What is SunFunder's latest funding round?
SunFunder's latest funding round is Acquired.
How much did SunFunder raise?
SunFunder raised a total of $52.37M.
Who are the investors of SunFunder?
Investors of SunFunder include Mirova, Overseas Private Investment Corporation, Khosla Impact, Aster Capital, Better Ventures and 4 more.
Who are SunFunder's competitors?
Competitors of SunFunder include TRINE and 3 more.
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