KawiSafi Ventures, Acumen’s for-profit investment platform focused on accelerating Africa’s energy transition, has invested $2 million in Orb Energy to support the expansion of the company’s commercial and industrial (C&I) solar business across East Africa.
The capital is ring-fenced for Orb’s Africa business and will support the company’s growing project pipeline in Kenya and the wider region. The investment will provide additional capital to support project delivery as Orb expands its African operations.
“Orb has built a strong C&I solar business in Kenya at a time when businesses across the region are looking for more reliable and affordable power. We see an opportunity to support the company as it expands its project pipeline and mobilises additional capital for deployment. The model connects a clear commercial need with the transition to cleaner energy,” said Amar Inamdar, managing director of KawiSafi Ventures.
“We at Orb Energy are extremely proud that KawiSafi has decided to invest in our Kenya business for further expansion in East Africa. We have so far installed close to 15MW of rooftop solar in East Africa, across more than 60 C&I customers. But the potential in East Africa, and Africa as a whole, is enormous. We are just scratching the surface. With this new equity from KawiSafi we intend to grow our regional footprint, build our local team, and strengthen our partnerships with financiers to solarise more of the up and coming commercial and industrial establishments in Africa,” said Damian Miller, co-founder and CEO of Orb Energy.
The investment was made through KawiSafi Ventures’ second fund, which announced $90 million in approved capital in late 2025.
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