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Nithio

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Investor type

Debt fund

Founded

2018

AUM

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Location

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Africa

ESG Focus

Impact investor
Investor profile last updated: 18 October, 2026

Profile

Nithio is a climate fintech platform that invests in clean energy companies and helps other investors allocate capital to climate solutions aimed at building resilience. Based in Washington DC, the company leverages its Risk Analytics Engine to standardize credit risk assessment using customer repayment data, geospatial data, and AI. Nithio's team is composed of experts in climate finance and investment management, focusing on creating significant impacts in underserved markets.

Nithio invests primarily in sectors related to climate resilience and clean energy, providing flexible debt financing to distributed energy companies. Their investment sizes vary based on the project needs, and they focus predominantly on sub-Saharan Africa, aiming to support the just energy transition. The firm recently launched the Fund for Utility and E-mobility Lending (FUEL), a $150 million fund dedicated to investing in commercial e-mobility, highlighting their commitment to climate solutions.

Nithio has a diverse portfolio that includes companies like MAX - clean mobility solutions, and partnerships with organizations such as the Schmidt Family Foundation. They partner with various stakeholders to maximize climate impact and take pride in supporting economic mobility and financial inclusion in Africa.

Industry

ClimateTech CleanTech Energy AI Transportation Financial Services Automotive

Nithio Funds

Name Type
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Stage
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Region 		Size AUM Launch date
African Electric Vehicle Debt Fund
Debt fund
Automotive
Financial Services
Transportation
CleanTech
ClimateTech
Late Stage (Series C+)
Africa
$10-50 m
$150 M
October 2026

Contacts

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Roeland Menger Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer
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Raghav Sachdeva Chief Investment Officer
Chief Investment Officer
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FAQs about Nithio

Nithio operates as a debt fund. It backs companies at Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Nithio is located in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.
Nithio was founded in 2018.
Nithio invests in companies and startups in ClimateTech, CleanTech, Energy, AI, Transportation, Financial Services, Automotive.
Nithio invests in companies and startups in Africa.
Nithio invests in companies and startups at Late Stage (Series C+).
Nithio usually invests $10-50 m on average.
Nithio last fund was created/launched in 2026-10-16
Yes, Nithio is impact investor.
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