Sun Exchange Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2015

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 23

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • 2ndary - Private

  • Investors
  • 2

Sun Exchange General Information

Description

Operator of a solar leasing platform intended to provide renewable energy to organizations in emerging markets. The company utilizes a crowd-based leasing model, digital asset management, solar cell ownership, energy storage integration, remote performance monitoring, and automated lease payments, enabling small-to-medium organizations to access affordable renewable energy without upfront costs while allowing individuals to earn income from solar assets.

Contact Information

Website
www.sunexchange.com
Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Venture Capital-Backed
Corporate Office
  • Unit 19, 1 Melrose Boulevard
  • Melrose Arch
  • Johannesburg
  • South Africa
Primary Industry
Other Energy Services
Other Industries
Other Financial Services
Vertical(s)
CleanTech, Climate Tech
Corporate Office
  • Unit 19, 1 Melrose Boulevard
  • Melrose Arch
  • Johannesburg
  • South Africa

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Sun Exchange Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
14. Secondary Transaction - Private 01-Jan-2026 Completed Generating Revenue
13. Later Stage VC 31-Dec-2021 Completed Generating Revenue
12. Later Stage VC 29-Sep-2021 Completed Generating Revenue
11. Equity Crowdfunding 01-Mar-2021 Completed Generating Revenue
10. Later Stage VC (Series A) 21-May-2020 Completed Generating Revenue
9. Seed Round 16-Dec-2019 Completed Generating Revenue
8. Seed Round 01-Sep-2018 Completed Generating Revenue
7. Seed Round 19-Oct-2017 Completed Generating Revenue
6. Accelerator/Incubator 21-Apr-2017 $20K $9.8M Completed Generating Revenue
5. Accelerator/Incubator $9.8M Completed Startup
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Sun Exchange Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Operator of a solar leasing platform intended to provide renewable energy to organizations in emerging markets. The comp
Other Energy Services
Johannesburg, South Africa
23 As of 2025

Boston, MA
 

Boston, MA
 
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Sun Exchange Competitors (6)

One of Sun Exchange’s 6 competitors is Sungage Financial, a Venture Capital-Backed company based in Boston, MA.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Sungage Financial Venture Capital-Backed Boston, MA
Nexamp Private Equity-Backed Boston, MA
Spruce Power Holding Formerly PE-Backed Houston, TX
BlueWave Solar Private Equity-Backed Boston, MA
Trine Venture Capital-Backed Gothenburg, Sweden
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Sun Exchange Investors (2)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Blufolio Venture Capital Minority
ARCH Emerging Markets Partners Corporation Minority
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Sun Exchange FAQs

  • When was Sun Exchange founded?

    Sun Exchange was founded in 2015.

  • Where is Sun Exchange headquartered?

    Sun Exchange is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa.

  • What is the size of Sun Exchange?

    Sun Exchange has 23 total employees.

  • What industry is Sun Exchange in?

    Sun Exchange’s primary industry is Other Energy Services.

  • Is Sun Exchange a private or public company?

    Sun Exchange is a Private company.

  • What is Sun Exchange’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Sun Exchange is .

  • How much funding has Sun Exchange raised over time?

    Sun Exchange has raised $18.5M.

  • Who are Sun Exchange’s investors?

    Blufolio and ARCH Emerging Markets Partners have invested in Sun Exchange.

  • Who are Sun Exchange’s competitors?

    Sungage Financial, Nexamp, Spruce Power Holding, BlueWave Solar, and Trine are some of the 6 competitors of Sun Exchange.

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