# SunCulture

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/sunculture

- Industry: Agribusiness
- Headquarters: Nairobi, Kenya
- Website: www.sunculture.io/
- Total disclosed funding: $52M
- Investors on record: 12

## About

Founded in 2012 and based in Kenya, SunCulture operates as a provider of solar-powered irrigation solutions designed to empower smallholder farmers in East Africa with innovative agricultural technologies. In December 2020, SunCulture raised USD 14 million in series A funding led by returning investor Energy Access Ventures, with participation from another returning investor Electricite de France. New investors Acumen Fund and Dream Project Incubators Pte. Ltd. also participated in the round.

SunCulture specializes in providing solar-powered irrigation solutions tailored for smallholder farmers. Their primary offerings include innovative solar irrigation pumps that integrate off-grid solar technology with high-efficiency drip irrigation systems. These products enhance agricultural productivity by providing reliable access to water, addressing critical issues faced by farmers in regions with inadequate irrigation infrastructure. Flagship products like the ClimateSmart Battery and RainMaker systems enable users to increase crop yields significantly while reducing water usage, with the potential to raise yields by up to 300% and decrease water consumption by 80%. The company serves a diverse client base across East Africa, particularly in Kenya, where smallholder farmers are the primary end users. SunCulture also focuses on installation, training, and ongoing customer support to ensure effective utilization of their technology.

SunCulture generates revenue primarily through direct sales of its solar irrigation systems, offering flexible payment options such as cash purchases and a Pay-As-You-Grow installment plan. Customers select their desired solar pump from a catalog, with monthly payment options starting at Ksh. 3,339 for specific systems, while cash prices for flagship products can reach up to Ksh. 129,999. By bundling solar irrigation equipment with value-added services like consultations, training, and maintenance support, SunCulture enhances its revenue stream and fosters long-term relationships with its customers, all while focusing on innovative financing solutions to improve agricultural productivity.

The company will use the funding to broaden its customer base and improve smallholder farmers' access to financing.

## Funding rounds

- Round, Oct 15, 2026, $10M
- Series B, Apr 8, 2024, $28M — InfraCo, EDF Group, Acumen, Schmidt Family Foundation, Acumen Resilient Agriculture Fund, Equator
- Series A, Dec 4, 2020, $14M — Electricite de France, Acumen, Dream Project Incubators Pte. Ltd., E3 Capital
- Series B, Apr 7, 2017, $0.7M — Partners Group, Aster Capital, Energy Access Ventures

## Investors

- Partners Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/partners-group) — Series B
- Aster Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/aster-capital) — Series B
- Energy Access Ventures — Series B
- Electricite de France — Series A
- Acumen (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/acumen) — Series A, Series B
- Dream Project Incubators Pte. Ltd. — Series A
- E3 Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/e3-capital) — Series A
- InfraCo — Series B
- EDF Group — Series B
- Schmidt Family Foundation — Series B
- Acumen Resilient Agriculture Fund — Series B
- Equator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/equator) — Series B