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Solarise
Fintech · Sandton, South Africa · Founded 2017
Energy-as-a-Service company that unlock possibilities and empower partners to thrive and actively drive Africa’s progress MoreLess
Solarise Africa is a pan-African Energy as a Service company that provides decentralised energy solutions tailored for businesses across Africa. The company specializes in leasing, financing, and investing in the renewable energy sector, offering reliable and affordable energy solutions that help businesses thrive. Solarise Africa operates in the renewable energy market, focusing on commercial and industrial clients who require sustainable and cost-effective energy solutions. The business model revolves around providing energy services through long-term leases and financing options, ensuring that clients can access renewable energy without the high upfront costs. Solarise Africa generates revenue through leasing agreements, financing deals, and investments in energy projects. The company is committed to exceeding client expectations by delivering high-quality services and fostering strong partnerships.
Keywords: decentralised energy, renewable energy, leasing, financing, investing, African businesses, sustainable solutions, cost-effective, commercial clients, industrial clients.
Company overview
Solarise company information
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- Sandton, South Africa
- Employees
- 23
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 74.1
Valuation & funding
Solarise funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATE VC✓Equity / VC | Jul 2025 | $3.3M | $45M | Mergence Investment Managers | ↗ |
| LATE VC✓Equity / VC | Aug 2024 | $9M | $36M | Mergence Investment Managers | ↗ |
| GRANT✓Other financing | Dec 2022 | $3M | — | Electrification Financing Initiative | ↗ |
| DEBT✓Debt | Nov 2022 | $33M | — | Undisclosed | ↗ |
| DEBTDebt | Jan 2022 | $1.4M | — | Energise Africa | — |
| DEBT✓Debt | Sep 2021 | Trine | — | ||
| SERIES B✓Equity / VC | Sep 2020 | Proparco · E3 Capital · Electrification Financing Initiative | — | ||
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Aug 2019 | Undisclosed | — | ||
| SERIES AEquity / VC | Nov 2018 | Undisclosed | — |
Financials
Workforce over time
Available workforce history. Financial fields without reported data are omitted.
| Year | Employees |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 22 |
| 2025 | 23 |
| 2024 | 26 |
| 2023 | 25 |
| 2022 | 31 |
| 2021 | 20 |
Growth signals
Solarise website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for Solarise is 910 monthly website visits, down 46.5% over the last three months. Solarise's team grew 0% over the past year.
Comparisons
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Solarise's talent
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Investors
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Global footprint
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Market sentiment
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