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Koolboks

Solar-powered smart freezers for off-grid African businesses

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Koolboks makes solar-powered smart freezers for African merchants, food businesses, and healthcare facilities lacking reliable electricity. Units run on solar, use AI to optimise cooling cycles, and connect via IoT for remote monitoring. Received $1.5M catalytic funding from Cascador in June 2026. Simultaneously solves energy access and cold-chain infrastructure gaps across Africa.

Facts about Koolboks

Company type
Cleantech
Funding stage
Pre-seed
Founded
2020
Founders
Ayoola Dominic
Markets
🇳🇬NigeriaPan-African
Total disclosed funding
$1.5M catalytic (Cascador, June 2026)
Valuation
Undisclosed

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