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title: "KawiSafi Ventures"
description: "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."
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# KawiSafi Ventures

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.

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## Summary

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.

## Recorded investments

| Product | URL | Stage | Amount | Date |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| SHYFT Power | /shyft-power | Venture (Round not Specified) |  | 2024-11-01T00:00:00.000Z |
| Angaza | /angaza | Series B | 13500000 | 2020-11-01T00:00:00.000Z |
| Angaza | /angaza | Series B | 13500000 | 2020-10-01T00:00:00.000Z |

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