Solar Freeze Overview
- Year Founded
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2016
- Status
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Private
- Latest Deal Type
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Accelerator/Inc
- Investors
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9
Solar Freeze General Information
Description
Manufacturer of renewable-energy-based post-harvest storage and cold-chain systems intended for smallholder farmers in developing regions. The company combines mobile solar-powered cold storage units, cold-storage-as-a-service access through mobile payments, application and SMS-based discovery of nearby facilities, IoT-enabled temperature and usage monitoring, and integration with refrigerated transport and distribution, enabling smallholder farmers, traders, and local food markets to reduce post-harvest losses, extend produce shelf life, improve price timing, and increase the availability and affordability of fresh food in resource-constrained settings.
Contact Information
Website
www.solarfreeze.co.keCorporate Office
- Nairobi, 67025
- Kenya
Corporate Office
- Nairobi, 67025
- Kenya
Solar Freeze Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9. Accelerator/Incubator | 14-Jun-2025 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 8. Accelerator/Incubator | 01-Jan-2025 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 7. Grant | 10-Nov-2022 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 6. Accelerator/Incubator | 01-Jan-2021 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 5. Accelerator/Incubator | 21-Apr-2020 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 4. Grant | 25-Jun-2019 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 3. Accelerator/Incubator | 16-Apr-2019 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 2. Accelerator/Incubator | 15-Apr-2018 | $500K | $500K | Completed | Generating Revenue | |
| 1. Accelerator/Incubator | Completed | Startup |
Solar Freeze Investors (9)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualcomm Make in Africa | Accelerator/Incubator | Minority | ||
| Leading Cities | Accelerator/Incubator | |||
| UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability | University | |||
| African Diaspora Network | Accelerator/Incubator | |||
| Google Accelerator | Accelerator/Incubator | Minority |
Solar Freeze FAQs
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When was Solar Freeze founded?
Solar Freeze was founded in 2016.
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Where is Solar Freeze headquartered?
Solar Freeze is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.
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What industry is Solar Freeze in?
Solar Freeze’s primary industry is Machinery (B2B).
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Is Solar Freeze a private or public company?
Solar Freeze is a Private company.
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What is Solar Freeze’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Solar Freeze is .
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How much funding has Solar Freeze raised over time?
Solar Freeze has raised $500K.
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Who are Solar Freeze’s investors?
Qualcomm Make in Africa, Leading Cities, UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability, African Diaspora Network, and Google Accelerator are 5 of 9 investors who have invested in Solar Freeze.
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