Equator Africa

Equator Africa is a venture capital firm dedicated to accelerating an equitable climate transition in Sub-Saharan Africa. The firm focuses on early-stage, technology-enabled ventures in the energy, agriculture, and mobility sectors, aiming to address both economic and sustainability challenges in the region. With teams in Nairobi, Lagos, London, and Colorado, Equator Africa leverages its global presence to support innovative solutions that drive positive change across Sub-Saharan Africa.

In March 2025, Equator Africa closed its first fund, raising $55 million to invest in 15 to 18 startups. The fund provides $750,000 to $1 million for Seed-stage companies and up to $2 million for Series A-stage companies. This initiative aims to bridge the financing gap for climate tech innovation in Africa, supporting ventures that offer scalable solutions to climate challenges.

Equator Africa's portfolio includes companies like SunCulture, which provides solar-powered energy and irrigation systems to farmers; Roam, which designs and develops electric vehicles; Odyssey, a data and tech platform for investment and asset management for distributed renewable energy infrastructure; Apollo Agriculture, which offers input financing and advisory services to smallholder farmers; Ibisa, which provides parametric insurance products for climate risks; and Downforce Technologies, which makes soil organic carbon measurement technology accessible and affordable. These investments reflect Equator Africa's commitment to fostering sustainable development and economic growth through innovative, climate-positive ventures in Sub-Saharan Africa.