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Sun King

Sun King

Private
NairobiEnergy & Sustainabilityhttps://sunking.com

Last Round

Corporate Funding

Sep 23, 2026

Total Funding Raised

$727.1M

Momentum

Top 1%

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Company Overview

Sun King is an alternative energy equipment company that designs, distributes, and finances solar home energy products for off-grid households and businesses.

Sector

Energy & Sustainability

Verticals

Renewable Energy, Lending & Credit, Consumer Electronics, Energy Storage, Digital Payments

Business Model

B2C

Customer Profile

Usage-Based SaaS, Hardware Sales, Data as a Service

AI Layer

Application

Keywords

pay-as-you-goPAYGoff-grid solarsolar home systemsenergy accessconsumer financingmobile moneyemerging marketssolar energyrenewable energyfintechmicrofinancesolar lightingrural electrificationimpact investing

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Sun King Comparables

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Sun King Funding Rounds

Historical fundraising activity

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Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

T. Patrick Walsh

Co-Founder and CEO

Founding Team

Kota Kojima

Chief Operating Officer

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Sun King Investors

Notable investors and investment history

Sun King investors
InvestorRounds
Trade and Development BankDebt
Apis PartnersVC Round
FMO Entrepreneurial Development BankDebt, Growth Equity
Stanbic Bank KenyaDebt
SIMA FundsGrowth Equity, VC Round
International Finance CorporationDebt
SunFunderVC Round
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Market signals

Structured signals derived from secondary market and firmographic data.

  • Oct 31, 2026

    Sun King leverages Angaza platform for pay-as-you-go operations.

  • Oct 1, 2026

    Extended over $1.4 billion in pay-as-you-go loans to customers.

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Recent news

Latest coverage and updates

  • launchesOct 8, 2026

    Sun King SA formally introduces additions to its PowerHub solar inverter series at an event in Kenya, expanding the range from 2.2 kW to 30 kW for homes, businesses, schools, healthcare facilities, and light industrial operations, with the new options available nationwide on Oct 8th '26.

  • expands_offices_inSep 25, 2026

    Sun King SA will use a $5 million Acumen investment to expand its solar operations nationwide in Zambia and attract local-currency financing.

  • receives_financingSep 24, 2026

    Sun King SA has secured a $5M equity investment from Acumen to expand operations in Zambia and attract additional local-currency financing.

  • launchesSep 14, 2026

    Sun King SA launches the Power Hub Pro 5kVA solar inverter and Power Freeze 210-litre solar-powered freezer in Nigeria, with products available through its EasyBuy pay-as-you-go financing model.

  • launchesSep 14, 2026

    Sun King SA launches Power Hub Pro, a 5kVA solar inverter unveiled at an event in Nigeria that expands to 30kVA and powers homes, businesses, schools and hospitals.

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Sun King Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sun King's valuation, stock price, and market status.

Is Sun King a public or private company?

Sun King is a private company.

What is the current stock price of Sun King?

Sun King is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Sun King's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.

How much is Sun King worth (valuation)?

Valuation information for Sun King is not publicly available.

Can I buy Sun King stock?

Sun King shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.

When was Sun King's last funding round?

Sun King's most recent funding round was Corporate Funding on September 23, 2026.

Who are the main investors in Sun King?

Key investors in Sun King include Apis Partners, Stanbic Bank Kenya, Eight Roads Ventures, Acumen, Lendable.

Will Sun King IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for Sun King.

How can I track Sun King secondary market activity?

Caplight tracks bids, offers, and trades in Sun King's shares on secondary markets.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersNairobi
Employee Range1,250
Year Founded2007
Last FundingSep 23, 2026

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