M-KOPA Solar Secures $1M Funding to Accelerate Digital Financial Inclusion Across Africa

We are thrilled to announce that M-KOPA has successfully raised $1,000,000 in its latest funding round, a significant milestone for a company that is already making a profound impact across emerging markets in Africa. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, M-KOPA is redefining the financial landscape by providing affordable smartphones and digital financial services to underserved individuals. Known for its innovative financing model that allows customers to make daily repayments, M-KOPA has empowered over 5 million users across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, and Uganda, extending more than $1.5 billion in credit. This new capital injection underscores investor confidence in our vision and our robust AI-driven analytics platform, which leverages rich payments data to build detailed credit records for each customer. These records serve as the foundation for a long-term digital financial relationship, enabling access to loans, affordable data subscriptions, and insurance products tailored for those with daily income streams. This funding will accentuate our commitment to scaling our offerings, enhancing technological innovation, and expanding our market reach. In addition to fueling ongoing operations, the funds will be directed towards research and development, aiming to further refine our product suite and streamline customer experiences through advanced digital solutions. With a dedicated workforce of over 3,000 staff and a vast network of 30,000 sales agents across Africa, M-KOPA is well-positioned to continue its legacy of transforming how financial services are delivered in emerging economies. Recognized by the Financial Times as one of Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies and by Time Magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential Companies globally, M-KOPA remains committed to driving financial inclusion and sustainable growth.