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Since 2020, KawiSafi Ventures has backed 2 African startups across 3 disclosed funding rounds totaling $27M, most heavily in Kenya and Marketing & CRM.
KawiSafi Ventures is an impact investment firm focused on expanding access to clean, affordable energy for underserved populations in Africa. Through its dedicated funds, KawiSafi invests in renewable off grid and climate solutions that address energy poverty while targeting strong financial and environmental outcomes. The firm is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, where its team manages investments across the continent. In Africa, KawiSafi Ventures provides venture capital to scale companies that deliver renewable energy and related services, with a particular focus on East Africa. The firm backs growth stage businesses that bring clean power to off grid communities and supports emerging segments such as e mobility and carbon finance. Based on available investment data, KawiSafi has participated in Series B and later stage venture rounds in markets including Kenya and Nigeria, with sector exposure spanning energy and utilities as well as technology enabled sales and payments solutions. KawiSafi’s strategy builds on the success of its first fund, which was launched to catalyze off grid solar and other clean energy businesses serving low income households in East Africa. Subsequent vehicles aim to deepen climate impact across Africa by supporting companies that can reach tens of millions of people and prevent significant carbon emissions, in partnership with leading development finance institutions and mission aligned investors.
Data updated · Aug 15, 2026
KawiSafi Ventures has backed 2 African startups across 3 disclosed funding rounds tracked on Liners, totaling $27M since 2020.
Mostly Series B: 2 of its 3 tracked rounds are at that stage, followed by Venture (Round not Specified) (1).
Its tracked rounds lean toward Marketing & CRM (2), Energy & Utilities (1).
KawiSafi Ventures most often shares rounds with Salesforce Ventures (2 shared deals), Ajax Strategies (2 shared deals), Emerson Collective (2 shared deals).
Available records show that KawiSafi Ventures has backed Angaza in Kenya and SHYFT Power in Nigeria. These companies operate in areas such as sales and payments for distributors and sub metering and billing for distributed energy, aligning with KawiSafi’s focus on clean energy access and technology enabled services.
