Sistema.bio, a company focused on providing renewable energy to smallholder farmers, has raised $15 million in new funding to help grow its business. The funds will allow the company to expand into more markets and improve the clean energy solutions it offers to farmers around the world.
This round of funding was led by ElectriFI, with participation from investors like Chroma Impact Investment, KawiSafi Ventures, and AXA IM Alts. Additional support came from BIX Capital, the Shell Foundation, and others.
Sistema.bio creates biogas technology that turns animal waste into clean energy for cooking and electricity. It also produces biofertilizer, which helps farmers increase their crop yields. To date, the company has installed its systems in over 12,000 farms in 35 countries, including Kenya, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Tanzania. These systems have benefited 100,000 farmers and more than 600,000 people worldwide, helping reduce over 1 million tons of carbon emissions annually.
Sistema.bio plans to expand further into Asia, Africa, and Latin America with this new Funding. The company is working toward its goal of empowering one million farmers by 2025 and cutting 1% of global emissions by 2030.
Their technology helps small farmers who often don’t have access to reliable energy or fertilizers. By turning animal waste into energy, the company gives farmers a way to power their homes and increase farm productivity without harming the environment.
This funding also supports Sistema.bio’s partnerships, like its collaboration with Engie Access, an energy service provider. Together, they aim to bring clean energy to farmers in Zambia and Mozambique, further improving energy access in rural areas.
This investment reflects growing confidence in Sistema.bio’s ability to deliver solutions that address some of the world’s biggest challenges, including climate change, food security, and energy access. By providing clean energy and supporting regenerative agriculture—which restores the land rather than depleting it—Sistema.bio is helping farmers adopt more sustainable practices.
CEO Alexander Eaton expressed his appreciation for the ongoing support from investors, saying, “This funding helps us reach more farmers and make a bigger impact in the fight against climate change and poverty.”
The $15 million in funding builds on a previous round raised in 2021 and positions Sistema.bio for further growth as it prepares for another round of investment in 2025. With its innovative technology and strong network of investors, the company is well-placed to continue leading the charge in sustainable energy for smallholder farmers.
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