Nairobi-based cleantech firm, Sistema.bio has secured $3.5 million from Novastar Ventures to expand its biogas technology and digital solutions for smallholder farmers across Africa.
This investment is part of a larger $7.75 million internal round for Sistema.bio.
Novastar Ventures, a firm known for supporting startups tackling key challenges in Africa, made the investment through its Africa People + Planet Fund III.
This fund focuses on sustainability and economic growth, aiming to raise over $200 million for climate solutions and agricultural investments.
Sistema.bio’s biogas technology offers a sustainable solution for family farmers. It converts animal waste into renewable energy for cooking and electricity, while also creating biofertilizer to improve soil health.
The company operates in over 12,000 farms across 31 countries, positively impacting more than 100,000 farmers in sub-Saharan Africa.
This technology benefits farmers in several ways:
- Reduces greenhouse gas emissions
- Lowers energy costs
- Increases productivity and sustainability
Sistema.bio’s recent acquisition of Inclusive Energy bolstered its digital monitoring and verification (MRV) capabilities. This allows for:
- Remote diagnostics
- Usage analytics for carbon reporting
- Data insights for predictive maintenance
This investment strengthens Sistema.bio’s mission to empower low-resource farmers with solutions that drive economic growth and climate resilience.
The collaboration between Sistema.bio and Novastar Ventures highlights Africa’s potential to lead in sustainable agricultural innovation.
By leveraging biogas technology and digital solutions, this partnership aims to promote sustainable agriculture, improve energy access, and contribute to climate resilience across Africa.
Key figures:
- $3.5 million investment from Novastar Ventures to Sistema.bio
- $7.75 million internal funding round for Sistema.bio
- $200 million target for Novastar’s Africa People + Planet Fund III
- Over 12,000 farms in 31 countries using Sistema.bio technology
- Over 100,000 farmers in sub-Saharan Africa impacted by Sistema.bio
