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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 5%

of companies Caplight tracks

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

Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
Corporate FundingSep 23, 2026
VC RoundDec 12, 2025
DebtJul 28, 2025
DebtMay 15, 2025
DebtJan 8, 2024
Debt
May 30, 2023

Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

T. Patrick Walsh

Co-Founder and CEO

Founding Team

Kota Kojima

Chief Operating Officer

Executive Team

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

Market signals

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  • Sep 23, 2026

    $5M round led by Acumen

  • May 5, 2026

    Partnering with Satruc for design validation testing.

Recent news

Latest coverage and updates

  • launchesOct 8, 2026

    Sun King SA launches additions to its PowerHub solar inverter series in Kenya on Oct 8th '26

  • expands_offices_inSep 25, 2026

    Sun King SA expands offices in Zambia, Eastern Africa, Africa.

  • receives_financingSep 24, 2026

    Sun King SA secures $5M equity investment from Acumen in Zambia

  • launchesSep 14, 2026

    Sun King SA launches Power Hub Pro.

  • launchesSep 14, 2026

    Sun King SA launches 5kVA solar inverter and a 210-litre solar-powered freezer in Nigeria.

Sun King Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

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Firmographic Details

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

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