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NigeriaSolar cold chain · Solar cold chain; fisheries, poultry, dairy, fruit and vegetables

Operating solar cold chain platform in Nigeria seeking USD 25m of blended capital to scale pay-as-you-go refrigeration for perishable food value chains: manufacturing, distribution, financing and technology.

Capital recherché

25m

Blended capital sought

Instrument

Financement mixte

Blended raise: USD 15m equity within USD 25m total.

Calendrier

Operating scale-up

Growth phase

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Justification

Fisheries, poultry, dairy and produce value chains in Nigeria lack reliable cold storage, which drives post-harvest losses and limits market access. This operating platform has deployed 15,000 units across 25 countries and is raising growth capital to accelerate rollout.

Sector: Solar cold chain
Model: PAYGo refrigeration sales
Use cases: Fisheries, poultry, dairy, produce
Stage: Operating

Opportunité d'investissement

Structure de l'opération

USD 25m blended raise, including USD 15m of equity, into an operating solar cold chain business scaling pay-as-you-go refrigeration.

Utilisation des fonds

Expand manufacturing capacity, strengthen distribution, scale pay-as-you-go financing, enhance technology and accelerate deployment across markets.

Source des revenus

Sales of solar-powered refrigeration units, financed for customers on pay-as-you-go terms.

Ce qui est recherché

USD 25m of blended capital, including USD 15m of equity, to scale manufacturing, distribution and pay-as-you-go financing.

Pourquoi le projet est bancable

Operating track record.

The business is already operating, with 15,000 solar refrigeration units deployed across 25 countries.

Revenue base.

USD 5.0m of revenue, with USD 13.15m raised from investors to date.

Scalable use of funds.

Capital goes to manufacturing, distribution, pay-as-you-go financing and technology to support expansion.

Market need.

Perishable food traders need cooling that does not depend on an unreliable grid or diesel, across fisheries, poultry, dairy and produce.

Données et éléments probants · Operating traction

15,000 units

Units deployed

25 countries

Markets reached

5.0m USD

Revenue

13.15m USD

Raised to date

Degré de maturité et calendrier du projet

OriginationCompleted
FeasibilityProven in operation
StructuringIn progress
Financial closeSeeking capital
Phase 1 operationsCurrent stage

Principaux risques et mesures d'atténuation

Credit risk

PAYGo repayment performance can affect cash flow; blended capital and portfolio scaling can support financing capacity.

Execution risk

Manufacturing and distribution expansion may strain operations; funds are earmarked for capacity and network strengthening.

Market adoption risk

Customer uptake may vary by segment; the operating track record across multiple markets provides demand evidence.

Conditions de l'opération

Instrument: Blended capital
Equity: USD 15m sought
Total raise: USD 25m sought
Stage: Operating business scale-up

Impact sur le développement

Food loss

Solar refrigeration can reduce spoilage in fisheries, poultry, dairy, fruit and vegetable value chains.

Market access

Cold storage extends holding time for perishables and supports sales beyond immediate harvest periods.

Energy access

Solar-powered refrigeration reduces reliance on unreliable grid supply and diesel-based cooling.

Livelihoods

Better preservation can support incomes for farmers, traders and distributors handling perishable goods.