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A London-based investment firm that supports scalable solutions in various sectors, including renewable energy.
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Lightrock Closes $500M Accelerate7 Fund to Back Energy Access Startups
Tech In Africa - May 19, 2026
Lightrock has closed a USD 500 million fund named Accelerate7. The fund targets growth-stage companies working on energy access.
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Lightrock’s cash for climate hits $2B with final close of $500M fund for clean energy in emerging markets
Tech Funding News - May 15, 2026
Lightrock has reached final close on a $500 million fund for clean energy. The firm launched Accelerate7 to deploy capital in emerging markets.
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London-based Lightrock invests $40M in Sun King’s off-grid solar growth
Tech Funding News - Dec 12, 2025
Sun King secured $40 million in equity financing from Lightrock to expand its solar energy services. The company currently serves over 50 million people across Africa and plans to reach 200 million by 2030.
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DPI, a British private equity firm, spearheads a $110 million Series C investment in Moniepoint
Tech In Africa - Oct 29, 2024
$110 million investment in Moniepoint by Development Partners International. Moniepoint achieves unicorn status.
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Nigeria Fintech Moniepoint Raises $110 Million In Series C Round
Tech Labari - Oct 29, 2024
Moniepoint closed its Series C funding round raising $110 million. The funding round was led by Development Partners International’s ADP III fund.
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