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BURN raised $15 million in debt financing led by the European Investment Bank to distribute ECOA Electric Induction Cookers throughout East Africa.

Oct 26, 2024

Amount Raised

$15 Million

Round Type

Debt Financing

RuiruManufacturingEnergyRenewable Energy

Investors

European Investment Bank

Description

BURN, Kenya's leading clean cooking appliance manufacturer, has secured a $15 million investment from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to expand its distribution of electric cooking solutions. The funding supports BURN's initiative to make clean cooking accessible to low-income households with their innovative Pay-As-You-Cook system.

Quick answer

BURN raised $15 Million in a Debt Financing round, dated October 26, 2024. Investors: European Investment Bank. BURN is based in Ruiru, Kiambu, Kenya.

How much did BURN raise?
BURN raised $15 Million in a Debt Financing round on October 26, 2024.
Who invested in BURN?
European Investment Bank is named as investors in this round.
What does BURN do?
BURN is Kenya’s leading clean cooking appliance manufacturer, focused on providing innovative, environmentally friendly cooking solutions.
Where is BURN based and how big is it?
BURN is based in Ruiru, Kiambu, Kenya. Fundz records about 1,155 employees.
Who are the decision-makers at BURN?
Fundz holds 3 contacts at BURN. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

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  • Illumion raised $2.7M (Seed) on December 4, 2024.
  • Molyon raised $4.6M (Seed) on November 26, 2024.
  • Silfab Solar raised $100M (Funding Round) on November 21, 2024.
  • Hydrogen Mem-Tech raised an undisclosed amount (Equity Crowdfunding) on November 15, 2024.
  • Vaulted Deep raised $32M (Series A) on November 15, 2024.
  • Radiant raised $100M (Series C) on November 14, 2024.

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Company Information

Company

BURN

Location

Ruiru, Kiambu, Kenya

About

BURN is Kenya’s leading clean cooking appliance manufacturer, focused on providing innovative, environmentally friendly cooking solutions. The company aims to transition low-income households to electric cooking powered by renewable energy grids. With a workforce of over 3,500, BURN has distributed more than five million clean cookstoves across Africa, addressing the challenges associated with traditional cooking methods. BURN's products, including electric and biomass stoves, significantly reduce indoor air pollution and offer cost savings compared to conventional cooking fuels.

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