SunCulture’s solar irrigation technology has been hailed as a gamechanger for small-scale farmers who face unpredictable rainfall patterns and the high cost of diesel-powered irrigation.

Move underlines West Africa's growing economic clout as mobile money platform reaches 40 million users.

Janngo Capital, which recently received backing from Tunisian fund of funds Anava, was joined by key strategic co-investors, including US-based firms Renew and Village Capital.

The investment round was led by venture capital firm Creandum, with participation from Janngo.africa and existing investors such as Y Combinator, Firstminute Capital, 4Cities, The Raba Partnership, Kara Investments, Algorithmic Strategies, Rebel Fund, Maiora, and Pioneer Fund.