E3 Capital is a venture capital firm based in Nairobi, Kenya. The firm champions entrepreneurs building scalable solutions to pressing challenges in Africa, with a focus on bold climate technology solutions driving a digitised, decentralised, and decarbonised future. Formerly known as Energy Access Ventures, it has raised significant capital, including through the E3 Low Carbon Economy Fund I in partnership with Lionβs Head Global Partners. E3 Capital invests in early-stage companies, particularly at seed and Series A stages, across sectors such as energy and utilities, agritech, and fintech. Its geographic focus includes Kenya and Morocco. Notable investments include Paygo Energy (two seed rounds in 2016 and 2017, plus a Series A in 2018), Untapped (seed in 2023), and Yolafresh (Series A in 2024), totaling $14.9 million across five rounds from May 2016 to May 2024. The firm frequently co-invests with partners like Novastar Ventures, Global Innovation Fund, and Village Capital. E3 Capital supports solutions in climate-smart services, low-carbon productivity enablers, and digital connectivity.