SunCulture Secures $5M to Boost Rural Water Access in Africa
Access to clean and reliable water remains a significant hurdle for many rural communities across Africa. In fact, over 80% of the continent’s rural population relies on water sources outside their homes, a time-consuming task often shouldered by women and girls. Recognizing this pressing need, Kenyan-based SunCulture, a company specializing in solar-powered water pumps, has secured a $5 million investment to expand its operations and address this crucial challenge. This funding injection will enable SunCulture to further its mission of providing accessible and sustainable water solutions to underserved communities.
Investment Fuels Water Access Expansion
The $5 million growth equity investment comes from WaterEquity, through its Water & Climate Resilience Fund, and is directed towards Savant Group Ltd., the parent company of SunCulture. Aleem Remtula, Head of Private Equity and Infrastructure Investments at WaterEquity, emphasized the alignment of SunCulture with their investment strategy, stating that the fund is “designed to invest in decentralized, resilient solutions that can scale equitably.” He further highlighted SunCulture as a prime example of a company that is “locally grounded, adaptation-focused, and committed to expanding water access to underserved communities,” underscoring the company’s dedication to making a tangible difference in the lives of rural Africans. This investment will allow SunCulture to increase its solar-powered water pump installations and support efforts to improve water accessibility.
The impact of this investment will be critical in addressing a fundamental need for those in rural communities and will hopefully contribute to sustainable water access and better quality of life for those most in need.
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