Nairobi-based climate-tech startup Amini, which is focused on solving Africa’s environmental data gap through artificial intelligence and satellite technology, has raised US$4 million in seed funding to accelerate its growth into new sectors.
Founded by AI innovation and technology expert Kate Kallot, Amini is an impact-driven AI startup solving Africa’s environmental data scarcity to support regenerating natural capital at scale.
The company’s mission is to build the single source of trusted environmental data in Africa and to enable the resilience of one billion people by 2030. It has developed a holistic solution, utilising AI and space technologies at scale to drive systemic change and promote economic inclusivity for farmers and supply chain resilience across Africa and beyond.
Amini closed a US$2 million pre-seed round in March, and has now followed that up with US$4 million in seed capital. The round was led by Salesforce Ventures, Salesforce’s global investment arm, and Female Founders Fund, a seed stage venture fund that invests exclusively in female-founded companies. It also includes previous investors Pale Blue Dot, Superorganism, and Satgana.
“We are building technology that is designed specifically for Africa to lead an economic transformation for the continent’s one billion people. By de-risking the “first mile” of the global agricultural value chain through enhanced transparency, data access, and greater economic inclusion for farmers, we have a unique opportunity to kickstart positive feedback loops which will transform global food systems,” Kallot said.
“Amini is innovating for our people and planet, for corporations, farmers, and regulators by transforming value chains. As new regulation in the US and Europe compels corporations to disclose the climate risks in their supply chains, this new investment from Salesforce Ventures and Female Founders Fund will accelerate the scaling of our business and data infrastructure platform, enabling sustainable growth and powering our business expansion.”
Claudine Emeott, VP Salesforce Ventures Impact Fund said she was thrilled to support Amini, a “trailblazing company at the forefront of artificial intelligence innovation and climate technology.”
“Amini.ai’s cutting-edge technology is poised to redefine industries and drive transformative change. With a visionary team and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of climate AI, we are confident that Amini is poised for exceptional growth,” she said.
