BURN secures USD 5 million from ElectriFI to expand electric cooking in Kenya, enabling over 100,000 households to access clean technologies.
Amount Raised
$5 Million
Round Type
Funding Round
RuiruManufacturingEnergyRenewable EnergyInvestors
Description
BURN, a clean cookstove manufacturer, has received a USD 5 million boost from the Electrification Financing Initiative (ElectriFI) to expand ECOA Induction Cooker distribution in Kenya. This funding will allow more households to access electric cooking, reducing costs and CO₂ emissions. The investment supports EU goals for clean energy and climate resilience. BURN's innovative Pay As You Cook model makes electric appliances accessible to low-income households.
Quick answer
BURN raised $5 Million in a Funding Round round, dated May 14, 2025. Investors: Electrifi. BURN is based in Ruiru, Kiambu, Kenya.
- How much did BURN raise?
- BURN raised $5 Million in a Funding Round round on May 14, 2025.
- Who invested in BURN?
- Electrifi 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.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
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Companies in the same sectors as BURN that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.
- NovaSpark Energy raised an undisclosed amount on June 20, 2025.
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- New Iridium raised $2.6M (Seed) on June 11, 2025.
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- Radiant raised $165M (Series C) on June 3, 2025.
- Zenergize raised $2M (Seed) on May 19, 2025.
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