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M-KOPA has been named on the Financial Times’ “Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies” ranking for the fifth consecutive year.

It is one of only five companies to achieve this distinction and the largest among them.

This sustained recognition confirms M-KOPA’s exceptional growth trajectory, operational excellence, and ability to deliver both strong commercial performance and meaningful social impact across Africa.

Key Performance Highlights

• Customer Base: On track to surpass 10 million customers soon, currently onboarding over 10,000 new customers daily.
• Revenue Growth: Grew more than 65% year-on-year in 2024, accelerating from a 42% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) between 2020 and 2023. The company has maintained profitability through 2025 and into 2026.
• Geographic Expansion: Successfully scaled from Kenya to operations in five African countries. Nigeria became the fastest market to reach 1 million customers in the company’s history.
• Vertical Integration: Operates a Nairobi-based manufacturing facility producing over 2 million smartphones annually.

Innovative Business Model

M-KOPA’s core “pay-as-you-go” model combines asset financing with embedded financial services. Customers pay for solar home systems and smartphones through flexible instalments, gaining access to additional services such as:

• Health insurance
• Digital loans
• Mobile data
• Device protection

This integrated approach has created a powerful ecosystem that improves daily lives while generating sustainable revenue.

Measurable Social Impact

M-KOPA’s impact is substantial and well-documented:

• 42% of its customers acquired their first smartphone through the company.
• 67% gained access to health insurance they could not previously afford.
• According to its 2025 Impact Survey, 86% of customers reported an improved standard of living.

In 2024, the company generated over US$230 million in regional procurement spend and contributed US$45 million in taxes across its markets, demonstrating significant economic contributions beyond direct customer impact.

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Strategic Success Factors

M-KOPA’s consistent high growth is driven by:

• A vertically integrated model that controls quality, cost, and customer experience.
• Strong focus on underserved markets and everyday earners.
• Data-driven credit assessment and risk management.
• Continuous product innovation and embedding of additional financial services.

M-KOPA’s recognition as one of Africa’s fastest-growing companies for five consecutive years is a testament to its innovative “pay-as-you-go” model, disciplined execution, and deep commitment to financial inclusion.

By providing affordable solar energy, smartphones, and embedded financial services to millions of customers, the company is delivering both commercial success and transformative social impact.

M-KOPA Overview

M-KOPA phones: M-KOPA finances smartphones on a pay-as-you-go model, allowing customers to own devices through daily or weekly instalments.

M-KOPA app / M-KOPA app download: The M-KOPA app helps customers track payments, manage accounts, apply for services and access upgrades. It is available on Android via Google Play.

M-KOPA payment: Payments are mainly made through mobile money platforms such as M-PESA using a customer-specific paybill/account number.

M-KOPA phones and prices: M-KOPA offers Samsung, Nokia, Redmi, Tecno, Infinix and other smartphones with pricing depending on the deposit amount, repayment period and phone model.

M-KOPA loan application: Eligible users can apply digitally through the app or authorised agents for device financing and selected cash loan products.

M-KOPA cash loan limit: Loan limits vary by repayment history, account activity and customer profile, with limits increasing over time for reliable payers.

M-KOPA phones deposit: Initial deposits differ by phone model, but customers typically pay an upfront amount before beginning instalment payments.