Providing low-cost, solar-powered irrigation to African farmers, increasing yields by more than 300 percent.
Notable Achievements
- Over $50m in funding raised to date
- Over 40,000 smallholder farms served across sub-Saharan Africa
- 80,000 + tonnes of carbon avoided to date
Press Mentions
December 6, 2024
SunCulture and Turaco Launch SunCulture Protect • AppsAfrica.com | African mobile and tech news - tech events in Africa
SunCulture has partnered with Turaco to launch SunCulture Protect, an innovative insurance product designed to support farmers in Kenya. This initiative aims to enhance agricultural resilience by...
Read on AppsAfrica.com | African mobile and tech news - tech events in Africa »November 29, 2024
SunCulture launches ‘SunCulture Protect’ in partnership with Turaco
SunCulture has launched SunCulture Protect in partnership with Turaco, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at providing affordable insurance for smallholder farmers. This innovative program...
Read on Capital Business »November 19, 2024
Solar Powered Irrigation Systems Enabling Off-Grid Farmers to Sustainable Agriculture - Talk Africa
SunCulture is revolutionizing agriculture by providing solar-powered irrigation systems, empowering off-grid farmers to achieve sustainable farming. With Acumen's recent $300 million commitment to...
Read on Talk Africa »May 6, 2024
Netflix Founder, Others Back African Solar Irrigation Startup With $27m - Green Africa Magazine
Netflix founder and other investors support an African solar irrigation startup with $27 million. The investment aims to address water scarcity and boost agricultural productivity in Africa. This...
Read on Green Africa Magazine »April 29, 2024
SunCulture prepares for African expansion
SunCulture secures significant funding to expand its solar-powered irrigation solutions across Sub-Saharan Africa, with a focus on supporting African farmers. The investment from various sources...
Read on africabusinessplus.com »September 28, 2023
Nithio Invests In SunCulture To Drive Solar Irrigation And Farming Innovations Across Africa
Nithio’s investment is part of a $12m syndicated debt facility led by Mirova Sunfunder, Mirova and Triodos Investment Management, which together will enable SunCulture to finance inventory and...
Read on Africa.com »More Ventures in Energy & Environment
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