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Melanin Kapital Growth Score
83
CB Rank
157018
Heat Score
59
Climate fintech platform
Founded
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PrivateGrant Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya1-10 melaninkapital.com
FinTech
GreenTech
Overview

Melanin Kapital
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Growth Score
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Heat Score
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Growth Score83
-7 pts
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Heat Score 59
-14 pts
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Recent Milestones
Raised Funding Round
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About Melanin Kapital

CB Rank
157018
Climate fintech platform
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PrivateGrant Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya1-10 melaninkapital.com
FinTech
GreenTech

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Key People

Details

Legal Name Melanin Kapital UG
Also Known As Kijani Credit
Operating Status Active
Company Type For Profit
Founders  Ian Minjire Kibira, Mélanie Keïta
About the Company

Melanin Kapital is a last-mile carbon financing platform for African SMEs that helps SMEs access green equipment faster and cheaper by using carbon credits & climate financing.

We finance 3 main types of assets: - "Kijani Move" -> financing e-mobility, including e-bikes, e-motocylcles and electric buses - "Kijani

Power" -> financing solar-powered equipment, including solar-powered fridges/cooling systems - "Kijani Farm" -> financing solar irrigation and greenhouses

Phone Number +254705279509
Contact Email melanie.keita@melaninkapital.com
Predictions & Insights

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Products & Services

MelaninBiz
A financial management app for small businesses to track finances, reduce carbon footprints, and access green financing with cashback rewards.
MelaninVest
A platform for individuals to sign up and invest capital in African SMEs and green projects.

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Financials

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Technology
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Monthly Web Visits

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IT Spend

$123.4KThis year, Melanin Kapital is projected to spend $123.4K on IT, according to Aberdeen.

Active Website Tech Count

41Melanin Kapital is actively using 41 technologies for its website, according to BuiltWith. These include IPhone / Mobile Compatible, SSL by Default, and  Viewport Meta.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Melanin Kapital's headquarters? Melanin Kapital is located in Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya.Who invested in Melanin Kapital? Melanin Kapital has 5 investors including Ecobank Fintech Challenge and  Adaverse.When was the last funding round for Melanin Kapital? Melanin Kapital closed its last funding round on
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from a Grant round.Who are Melanin Kapital's competitors? Alternatives and possible competitors to Melanin Kapital may include Branch International, Apollo Agriculture, and  Nithio Holdings.How much funding has Melanin Kapital raised to date? Melanin Kapital has raised
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