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Water Startups in Africa

Water distribution in East Africa remains a fragmented industry, with numerous small-scale players and limited infrastructure. While Jibu and OffGridBox have gained attention, their impact is concentrated in urban areas. Local business leaders recognize the immense potential in expanding access to water, but challenges such as affordability, sustainability, and regulatory hurdles need to be addressed for large-scale impact.

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5 companies in this sector

CompanyTaglineTotal FundingLast RoundTeam SizeBackersAction
SOBEK
SOBEK
Egypt

SOBEK is an optimization firm aiming to revolutionize the desalination industry

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2-10
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Jibu
Jibu
Rwanda

Jibu is a Kigali-based startup that equips entrepreneurs to establish affordable access to basic necessities.

$8M
Series B
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201-500
No Data
Kumulus Water
Kumulus Water
Tunisia

Kumulus Water builds devices that extract moisture from air and convert it into safe drinking water.

$4M
Seed
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11-50
No Data
Spouts International
Spouts International
Uganda

SPOUTS is a social venture that locally manufactures and distributes effective water filters in Sub-Saharan Africa

$3M
Venture
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501-1,000
No Data
OffGridBox
OffGridBox
Rwanda

OffGridBox is a Kigali-based startup that provides renewable energy and clean water in remote areas.

$3M
Seed
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11-50
No Data