FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
27 April 2023
- Solarise Africa has won the prestigious African Unicorn Award for Green Tech & Energy.
- The African Unicorn Awards celebrate exceptional companies that have achieved a billion-dollar valuation or more in Africa.
- 1,542 startups competed for the award.
Casablanca, 27 April 2023 – Solarise Africa, a pan-African Energy-as-a-Service company, has won the prestigious African Unicorn Award for Green Tech & Energy. The award recognises Solarise Africa’s contribution to the growth and development of sustainable energy solutions in Africa.
The African Unicorn Awards celebrate exceptional companies that are primed to achieve a billion-dollar valuation or more in Africa in the next five years. The Green Tech & Energy category recognises companies that have demonstrated outstanding innovation and leadership in the energy sector while promoting sustainable development. 1,542 startups competed for the award, and the process was led by Boston Consulting Group.
“We are honoured to receive the African Unicorn Award for Green Tech & Energy,” said Jan Albert Valk, Co-Founder & CEO of Solarise Africa. “This award is a testament to our commitment to providing innovative and sustainable energy solutions to businesses across Africa. We are grateful to our customers, partners, and employees who have contributed to our success.”
Solarise Africa’s mission is to provide reliable and affordable decentralised energy solutions to businesses across Africa. The company has implemented several solar energy projects in rural and urban areas, providing electricity to commercial and industrial businesses in South Africa, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda.
The African Unicorn Award for Green Tech & Energy is a significant achievement for Solarise Africa. “We believe that solar energy is the key to unlocking Africa’s economic potential,” said Valk. “By providing clean, affordable, and reliable energy, we can power economic growth, create jobs, and improve the quality of life for millions of people. We are proud of the work we have done so far, bringing solar power to businesses across Africa. But we know there is so much more to do. That’s why we are excited to announce that we will soon begin work on a pre-Series C round of funding, which will allow us to expand our reach even further. With this new investment, we will be able to bring clean, reliable energy to more organisations, help businesses and communities thrive, and contribute to a more sustainable future for our continent.”
About Solarise Africa
Solarise Africa is a pan-African Energy-as-a-Service company. They provide reliable and affordable decentralised energy solutions energy for businesses in Africa. Their smart financing solutions unlock possibilities and empower their partners to thrive and actively drive Africa’s progress. For more information, please visit www.solariseafrica.com
About African Unicorns
The African Unicorn Awards celebrate African tech talents that will change the world. The world’s next biggest digital economy has tech investments rocketing from $115 billion to $712 billion over the next 25 years. African Unicorns connects tech titans , startups, and investors to accelerate , collaborate and explore. Proudly sponsored by Orange. For more information, visit http://african-unicorns.net/.