Sistema.bio, a Nairobi-based leader in biogas technology, has raised $15 million in new financing to support its global expansion. The company has experienced remarkable growth, having increased its sales fivefold over the past three years. With a strong focus on providing sustainable energy solutions to smallholder farmers, Sistema.bio aims to drive significant climate, economic, and health impacts. This latest funding will enable the company to further scale its operations, expand into new markets, and enhance its portfolio of bioenergy products.

Financing Details and Investor Confidence

The $15 million financing round was led by ElectriFI, an impact-first investment facility managed by the EDFI Management Company. The financing package was fully supported by Sistema.bio’s existing investors, underscoring their confidence in the company’s mission to scale its transformative impact across multiple continents. Among the investors participating in this round were Chroma Impact Investment, KawiSafi Ventures, AXA IM Alts, Blink CV, and EcoEnterprises Fund.

Additionally, existing lenders such as FMO, Triodos, and EcoEnterprises provided extended credit facilities, while BIX Capital and UK Charity Shell Foundation offered catalytic junior debt co-funded with UK aid. This strategic investment is designed not only to support immediate growth objectives but also to unlock further external capital in anticipation of Sistema.bio’s planned Series C financing in 2025.

Expanding Partnerships and Impact

The funds will be used to support the continued expansion of Sistema.bio’s partnerships, products, and market presence. With operations spanning Asia, Africa, and Latin America, the company’s biodigesters have already been installed on more than 100,000 farms globally. These systems convert animal waste into clean biogas, which can be used for cooking, heating, and electricity generation, while also producing biofertilizer that boosts agricultural productivity. Sistema.bio’s innovative technology has already helped reduce over 1 million tons of CO2e emissions annually and directly impacted the lives of more than 600,000 people.

The company’s long-term goal is to empower one million farmers by 2025, with the ambition of reducing 1% of global emissions by 2030. Through its data-driven platforms, Sistema.bio is able to track and enhance its environmental impact by providing high-quality carbon mitigation, sequestration, and climate change adaptation programs. This focus on regenerative farming and decarbonizing agriculture is central to the company’s mission of driving food security and combating climate change.

Collaborations to Boost Energy Access

Sistema.bio continues to form strategic partnerships to extend its reach and enhance energy access in underserved regions. Recently, the company partnered with Engie Access, an off-grid energy service provider, to introduce its biogas digesters in Zambia and Mozambique. This collaboration aligns with the company’s overarching goal of improving energy access for smallholder farmers and increasing their agricultural resilience.

Through its work in sub-Saharan Africa, where it operates in countries like Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Malawi, and Nigeria, Sistema.bio has played a vital role in supporting the agricultural sector. By providing farmers with clean energy solutions and nutrient-rich biofertilizer, the company is improving productivity while simultaneously reducing the environmental footprint of farming.

Investor and Industry Support

This latest funding round builds on the momentum from Sistema.bio’s previous Series B financing in 2021. ElectriFI and other investors, such as Chroma Impact, have emphasized their continued belief in the company’s ability to deliver scalable, high-impact solutions for smallholder farmers. Liesbet Mijlemans, Senior Investment Officer at EDFI Management Company, highlighted the significance of Sistema.bio’s technology, which not only provides clean energy but also enhances agricultural resilience in underserved regions.

Joyce Cacho, Independent Board Chair at Sistema.bio, echoed these sentiments, noting that the strategic investment is a clear demonstration of investor confidence in the company’s ability to scale its transformative impact globally. By focusing on clean energy and sustainable farming solutions, Sistema.bio is well-positioned to continue its mission of decarbonizing agriculture and driving climate change adaptation initiatives.

As the world faces growing challenges from climate change, Sistema.bio is at the forefront of providing innovative solutions that promote both clean energy and sustainable agriculture. With its latest $15 million financing round, the company is poised to accelerate its global expansion, enhance its technology, and further support smallholder farmers across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Through its mission to create value from waste and reduce global emissions, Sistema.bio continues to lead the charge in regenerative farming practices and renewable energy solutions, helping to build a more resilient and sustainable future for farmers and the planet.