Koolboks is a company focused on expanding access to refrigeration across Africa through solar-powered cooling solutions. Its core product is a solar-powered freezer unit that provides 24-hour refrigeration using energy from the sun, with the capability to maintain cooling for 4-7 days without sunlight. The company reports that its units are trusted by over 10,000 users, with thousands of freezer units deployed.
The company operates in Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, and France. It targets micro-entrepreneurs and communities, aiming to make cooling accessible, affordable, and reliable. Its business model incorporates pay-as-you-go financing to broaden accessibility.
Koolboks secured $2.5 million in seed investment. Its work sits at the intersection of sustainable cooling, renewable energy, and micro-entrepreneurship.
