KawiSafi Ventures invests $2 million in Orb Energy’s Africa business
The equity investment is ring-fenced for the solar company’s East African operations.
Orb supplies rooftop solar to commercial and industrial customers, including manufacturers, agro-processors, healthcare operators and hotels. Customers can buy systems outright or use financing arrangements that reduce the initial cash commitment, connecting the equipment sale to a practical route for adoption.
The India-headquartered company manufactures panels in Bengaluru and runs its African operations from Nairobi. It reports close to 15 MW installed for more than 60 regional customers. Projects require capital before construction and commissioning generate an operating asset, making financing capacity part of how Orb converts its pipeline into deployments.
What the funding supports
- Expand East Africa solar project pipeline
- Grow regional team
- Strengthen financing partnerships
Orb Energy
Solar panels, project installation and financing that help businesses generate power on their own sites and reduce dependence on grid electricity and diesel.
Company profile and funding history