E3 Capital

E3 Capital is an investment firm that focuses on enhancing energy access in Sub-Saharan Africa. It serves as an advisor to the Energy Access Venture Fund, which is dedicated to financing entrepreneurial businesses that tackle the region's electrification challenges through innovative technologies and business models. The fund is supported by Schneider Electric, a leading energy management company, along with various public-sector investors. E3 Capital aims to promote sustainable energy solutions to address the significant energy access gap in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Michael H. Gera

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Paras Patel

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

43 past transactions

Kofa

Seed Round in 2025
Kofa is an automotive company that utilizes the latest electric battery and motor technology. The company aims to develop an affordable, sustainable and customer driven electric network in transformative energy, transport, and climate change around the globe. Kofa was founded in Ghana and is headquartered in Accra.

Insight Terra

Series A in 2025
Insight Terra specializes in environmental and infrastructure risk management through its platform designed for real-time monitoring of mine tailings and water. The platform integrates data from various sensors and connectivity types to monitor tailings storage facilities (TSFs) and water quality at mining sites. It effectively ingests, validates, cleans, enhances, and stores data, presenting the information in a customizable dashboard. This enables clients to meet global standards and fulfill environmental, social, and governance (ESG) requirements.

Cutstruct

Seed Round in 2024
Cutstruct operates a technology-driven platform designed to enhance the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of construction projects. The platform serves various construction needs, including price discovery and comparison of materials, optimized procurement processes, and comprehensive project monitoring and management. By facilitating the purchasing of materials, hiring of labor, and overseeing of project logistics, Cutstruct aims to empower construction stakeholders to execute their projects with greater confidence and value. The company's applications are geared towards maximizing the potential of every investment in construction, making it easier for individuals and businesses to navigate the building process.

Plentify

Venture Round in 2024
Plentify is a developer of smart energy technology that connects home appliances to cleaner, more affordable energy sources. Through its intelligent residential load management platform, the company effectively matches energy demand with supply, offering a solution that is significantly cheaper than traditional battery systems. By leveraging advanced hardware, artificial intelligence, and data science, Plentify creates user-friendly smart home products designed to enhance customer satisfaction while improving the reliability and affordability of electricity. This innovative approach not only benefits households but also helps energy companies and municipalities mitigate risks and lower bulk electricity costs.

Hohm Energy

Seed Round in 2024
Hohm Energy is an online marketplace based in Gauteng, South Africa, founded in 2021. The company specializes in facilitating the adoption of solar energy by connecting customers with accredited solar providers, product suppliers, and financiers. Its platform offers a comprehensive solar purchasing experience, utilizing scalable technology to manage the entire transition process. This includes scoping solutions, overseeing installations, and providing ongoing operations and maintenance support. By building a global solar network, Hohm Energy aims to promote the transition to renewable energy and contribute to a lower-carbon future.

Badili

Seed Round in 2024
Badili is a Nairobi-based re-commerce platform established in 2021 that specializes in buying and selling used and refurbished mobile phones. The company aims to make these devices affordable and accessible, while also addressing the issue of electronic waste. By offering a diverse selection of renewed phones at competitive prices, Badili enables customers to save money without compromising on quality. This approach not only provides consumers with high-quality used phones but also contributes to reducing e-waste by giving these devices a second life.

Cavex

Seed Round in 2023
Cavex is a technology company that specializes in facilitating transparent and efficient carbon credit transactions. It has developed a digital platform that connects buyers of carbon credits with projects, ensuring the integrity of project data, enhancing visibility and traceability, and promoting pricing transparency.

Untapped

Seed Round in 2023
Untapped Global is a company focused on transforming the investment landscape by providing data-driven opportunities for global investors in emerging markets. The company operates an innovative asset financing investment platform that connects investors with high-growth businesses, facilitating the discovery and investment in profitable startups. Untapped Global enhances transparency and reduces risk by offering real-time tracking of asset usage and revenue streams, thereby informing investors about potential returns. With a presence in San Francisco, Brussels, and various locations across Africa, the company is dedicated to fostering economic prosperity by unlocking investment opportunities where they are most needed.

Nuru

Series B in 2023
Nuru is a company focused on improving energy access and connectivity in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Goma, the company has made significant strides in renewable energy by deploying the country's first solar-based mini-grid in 2017. Nuru is currently constructing a 1.3MW solar hybrid site in Goma, which will be the largest off-grid mini-grid in sub-Saharan Africa. The company specializes in solar energy and storage micro-grid solutions, providing affordable and reliable energy to commercial and industrial users through innovative practices in solar microgrid development.

Nuru

Convertible Note in 2023
Nuru is a company focused on improving energy access and connectivity in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Goma, the company has made significant strides in renewable energy by deploying the country's first solar-based mini-grid in 2017. Nuru is currently constructing a 1.3MW solar hybrid site in Goma, which will be the largest off-grid mini-grid in sub-Saharan Africa. The company specializes in solar energy and storage micro-grid solutions, providing affordable and reliable energy to commercial and industrial users through innovative practices in solar microgrid development.

Mawingu Networks

Series B in 2023
Mawingu Networks Limited is a telecommunications company based in Nanyuki, Kenya, that focuses on providing wireless Internet services to rural and underserved communities in Africa. Founded in 2013, the company leverages high-performance, low-cost wireless technology combined with solar power to establish fast and reliable internet networks. Mawingu Networks offers Wi-Fi access through public hotspots and broadband connectivity for homes and businesses, employing open technologies to create a scalable network that ensures secure and seamless connectivity even in challenging geographical conditions. By addressing the connectivity gap in remote areas, Mawingu Networks plays a crucial role in enhancing digital access and promoting economic development in the region.

SolarX Africa

Venture Round in 2021
SolarX is a renewable energy company based in Bamako, Mali, specializing in the design, supply, and installation of grid-connected solar photovoltaic systems for commercial and industrial clients in West Africa. Founded in 2020, the company offers a range of turnkey renewable solutions, including engineering, procurement, installation, commissioning, and financial leasing. Its product offerings encompass grid-connected photovoltaic systems that allow direct electricity use, PV-diesel hybrid systems that combine solar and diesel generators, solar pumping systems for water supply during daylight hours, and stand-alone PV systems equipped with batteries for independent energy use. By providing clean and efficient solar solutions, SolarX aims to facilitate the adoption of renewable energy and promote sustainable practices in the region.

SunCulture

Series A in 2020
SunCulture, located in Nairobi, Kenya, specializes in solar-powered drip irrigation systems designed to enhance agricultural productivity while promoting sustainability. Their flagship product, the AgroSolar Irrigation Kit, integrates solar water pumping technology with high-efficiency drip irrigation, equipping farmers with the necessary tools to increase crop yields and optimize water usage. SunCulture distinguishes itself as a comprehensive resource for Kenyan farmers by offering not only the irrigation systems but also agronomic services, educational training, and access to financing and markets. This holistic approach addresses the needs of smallholder farmers, enabling them to grow food more efficiently while minimizing fertilizer waste through direct application in irrigation systems. By combining innovative technology with essential support services, SunCulture aims to empower rural communities and improve their agricultural outcomes.

ZIZ Energie

Convertible Note in 2020
ZIZ Energie focuses on the development, financing, construction, and operation of metro-grids, aiming to decentralize green energy in Chad. The company specializes in both rural and urban electrification, offering construction services that facilitate access to electricity. Additionally, ZIZ Energie distributes electrical products and equipment and provides energy services tailored for industrial and commercial clients. Through its initiatives, ZIZ Energie seeks to enhance energy accessibility and promote sustainable energy solutions in the region.

Solarise Africa

Series B in 2020
Solarise Africa is a pan-African Energy-as-a-Service company headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, specializing in financial leasing services for solar and other energy assets aimed primarily at Commercial and Industrial clients. The company provides reliable and affordable decentralized energy solutions, collaborating closely with a selected group of renewable energy solution providers to create tailor-made financial options. By offering upfront investment and manageable payment plans, Solarise Africa enables businesses to deploy clean energy systems that lower their carbon footprint, reduce costs, and enhance productivity. This approach not only supports the growth of their partners but also contributes to the broader progress of energy access and sustainability across Africa.

SolarX Africa

Series A in 2020
SolarX is a renewable energy company based in Bamako, Mali, specializing in the design, supply, and installation of grid-connected solar photovoltaic systems for commercial and industrial clients in West Africa. Founded in 2020, the company offers a range of turnkey renewable solutions, including engineering, procurement, installation, commissioning, and financial leasing. Its product offerings encompass grid-connected photovoltaic systems that allow direct electricity use, PV-diesel hybrid systems that combine solar and diesel generators, solar pumping systems for water supply during daylight hours, and stand-alone PV systems equipped with batteries for independent energy use. By providing clean and efficient solar solutions, SolarX aims to facilitate the adoption of renewable energy and promote sustainable practices in the region.

InspiraFarms

Series B in 2020
Inspirafarms specializes in the manufacturing of solar-powered modular food processing and cold storage technologies. The company offers off-grid cold storage units, food processing plants, and dairy chilling machines, along with accessories such as Good Agricultural Practice certified modules and renewable energy systems. It provides essential machinery for post-harvest value addition processes, catering to medium and large-scale value chains primarily in Central America and East Africa. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in London, the company also operates offices in Kenya, Southern Africa, and Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. Inspirafarms aims to deliver affordable and efficient agricultural processing solutions that comply with global food safety standards, thereby enhancing the supply of healthy and nutritious food to both local and international markets.

Nuru

Convertible Note in 2019
Nuru is a company focused on improving energy access and connectivity in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Goma, the company has made significant strides in renewable energy by deploying the country's first solar-based mini-grid in 2017. Nuru is currently constructing a 1.3MW solar hybrid site in Goma, which will be the largest off-grid mini-grid in sub-Saharan Africa. The company specializes in solar energy and storage micro-grid solutions, providing affordable and reliable energy to commercial and industrial users through innovative practices in solar microgrid development.

Candi

Convertible Note in 2019
Candi is a solar company that specializes in small-scale commercial and industrial rooftop solar battery solutions. It offers installation and operational services to help clients harness solar energy effectively. By providing solar and storage services at competitive prices, Candi enables businesses and individuals to reduce their energy costs while simultaneously lowering their carbon footprint. The company's focus on delivering long-term value and liquidity supports a sustainable energy transition for its clients.

Mawingu Networks

Convertible Note in 2019
Mawingu Networks Limited is a telecommunications company based in Nanyuki, Kenya, that focuses on providing wireless Internet services to rural and underserved communities in Africa. Founded in 2013, the company leverages high-performance, low-cost wireless technology combined with solar power to establish fast and reliable internet networks. Mawingu Networks offers Wi-Fi access through public hotspots and broadband connectivity for homes and businesses, employing open technologies to create a scalable network that ensures secure and seamless connectivity even in challenging geographical conditions. By addressing the connectivity gap in remote areas, Mawingu Networks plays a crucial role in enhancing digital access and promoting economic development in the region.

Solarise Africa

Series A in 2019
Solarise Africa is a pan-African Energy-as-a-Service company headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, specializing in financial leasing services for solar and other energy assets aimed primarily at Commercial and Industrial clients. The company provides reliable and affordable decentralized energy solutions, collaborating closely with a selected group of renewable energy solution providers to create tailor-made financial options. By offering upfront investment and manageable payment plans, Solarise Africa enables businesses to deploy clean energy systems that lower their carbon footprint, reduce costs, and enhance productivity. This approach not only supports the growth of their partners but also contributes to the broader progress of energy access and sustainability across Africa.

Nuru

Convertible Note in 2019
Nuru is a company focused on improving energy access and connectivity in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Goma, the company has made significant strides in renewable energy by deploying the country's first solar-based mini-grid in 2017. Nuru is currently constructing a 1.3MW solar hybrid site in Goma, which will be the largest off-grid mini-grid in sub-Saharan Africa. The company specializes in solar energy and storage micro-grid solutions, providing affordable and reliable energy to commercial and industrial users through innovative practices in solar microgrid development.

PEG

Series C in 2019
PEG is an asset financing company that specializes in providing Pay As You Go solar energy products to off-grid customers in West Africa, particularly in Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, and Senegal. Founded in 2013 by Hugh Whalan and Nate Heller, PEG aims to improve the quality of life for its customers by offering financing for solar home systems. This financing model allows households to transition from expensive and polluting fuel sources, such as kerosene, to sustainable solar energy, which not only enhances their living conditions but also serves as a long-term asset. PEG's solar systems provide access to better lighting, mobile phone charging, and appliances like radios and televisions, contributing to a more sustainable and efficient energy solution for underserved communities. Headquartered in Accra, Ghana, PEG is dedicated to promoting renewable energy and improving the standard of living for its customers through innovative financing solutions.

PEG

Series C in 2019
PEG is an asset financing company that specializes in providing Pay As You Go solar energy products to off-grid customers in West Africa, particularly in Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, and Senegal. Founded in 2013 by Hugh Whalan and Nate Heller, PEG aims to improve the quality of life for its customers by offering financing for solar home systems. This financing model allows households to transition from expensive and polluting fuel sources, such as kerosene, to sustainable solar energy, which not only enhances their living conditions but also serves as a long-term asset. PEG's solar systems provide access to better lighting, mobile phone charging, and appliances like radios and televisions, contributing to a more sustainable and efficient energy solution for underserved communities. Headquartered in Accra, Ghana, PEG is dedicated to promoting renewable energy and improving the standard of living for its customers through innovative financing solutions.

Nuru

Series A in 2019
Nuru is a company focused on improving energy access and connectivity in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Goma, the company has made significant strides in renewable energy by deploying the country's first solar-based mini-grid in 2017. Nuru is currently constructing a 1.3MW solar hybrid site in Goma, which will be the largest off-grid mini-grid in sub-Saharan Africa. The company specializes in solar energy and storage micro-grid solutions, providing affordable and reliable energy to commercial and industrial users through innovative practices in solar microgrid development.

Zonful Energy

Seed Round in 2018
Zonful Energy Pvt Ltd, founded in 2014 and based in Harare, Zimbabwe, specializes in providing affordable and reliable off-grid solar energy solutions. The company focuses on promoting energy access in off-grid areas by selling and installing modular, decentralized, and scalable solar home systems. These systems include solar panels, batteries, and a variety of appliances such as lights, radios, and televisions. By offering these clean energy products and services, Zonful Energy enables customers to save money while contributing to environmental sustainability through advanced energy management.

Port It Global

Seed Round in 2018
Over the past decade, financial inclusion has risen as a global priority. Extending affordable, effective, and client-centric financial services, especially to low-income populations and small businesses, creates countless opportunities—allowing individuals to put food on the table, afford better health care, start a business, or save for retirement. For governments, financial inclusion lays the foundation for stability and inclusive economic growth For the global community, financial inclusion helps accelerate economic progress, reduce extreme poverty, and build shared prosperity. Together we can make a significant contribution to help increase financial inclusion with those people who are unbanked and that have a smartphone.

Solarise Africa

Series A in 2018
Solarise Africa is a pan-African Energy-as-a-Service company headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, specializing in financial leasing services for solar and other energy assets aimed primarily at Commercial and Industrial clients. The company provides reliable and affordable decentralized energy solutions, collaborating closely with a selected group of renewable energy solution providers to create tailor-made financial options. By offering upfront investment and manageable payment plans, Solarise Africa enables businesses to deploy clean energy systems that lower their carbon footprint, reduce costs, and enhance productivity. This approach not only supports the growth of their partners but also contributes to the broader progress of energy access and sustainability across Africa.

PayGo Energy

Venture Round in 2018
PayGo Energy is a company based in Kenya that specializes in developing metering systems for pre-paid cooking gas. Founded in 2014, the company aims to provide clean cooking fuel through a pay-as-you-go model, which allows customers to purchase gas gradually using mobile money. Its patented device connects a gas cylinder to a cloud service, enabling real-time monitoring of gas consumption and predicting when refills are needed. This innovative approach addresses the challenges associated with traditional cooking fuels, which often have detrimental environmental and health impacts, particularly in underserved communities. By offering an accessible and efficient energy solution, PayGo Energy seeks to improve the quality of life for millions who rely on inefficient biomass fuels.

Zola Electric

Debt Financing in 2018
ZOLA Electric is a provider of off-grid solar solutions tailored for African markets, specifically operating in Tanzania, Rwanda, Ghana, and Côte d'Ivoire. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Arusha, Tanzania, with an additional office in San Francisco, the company offers solar home kits to individual households through a leasing or sales model. Utilizing the latest solar, battery, and power electronics technology, ZOLA Electric's systems are designed to meet varying energy needs and income levels, allowing customers to make payments via PAYGo micro-financing and mobile money. The company's innovative approach has enabled it to power over 180,000 homes and businesses in rural and urban areas. ZOLA Electric, previously known as Off-Grid Electric Tanzania Limited until its name change in 2018, has received multiple awards, including the UN Momentum for Change Award and the Zayed Future Energy Prize, and has garnered investment from prominent firms such as Tesla and Total.

SunCulture

Convertible Note in 2018
SunCulture, located in Nairobi, Kenya, specializes in solar-powered drip irrigation systems designed to enhance agricultural productivity while promoting sustainability. Their flagship product, the AgroSolar Irrigation Kit, integrates solar water pumping technology with high-efficiency drip irrigation, equipping farmers with the necessary tools to increase crop yields and optimize water usage. SunCulture distinguishes itself as a comprehensive resource for Kenyan farmers by offering not only the irrigation systems but also agronomic services, educational training, and access to financing and markets. This holistic approach addresses the needs of smallholder farmers, enabling them to grow food more efficiently while minimizing fertilizer waste through direct application in irrigation systems. By combining innovative technology with essential support services, SunCulture aims to empower rural communities and improve their agricultural outcomes.

InspiraFarms

Series A in 2018
Inspirafarms specializes in the manufacturing of solar-powered modular food processing and cold storage technologies. The company offers off-grid cold storage units, food processing plants, and dairy chilling machines, along with accessories such as Good Agricultural Practice certified modules and renewable energy systems. It provides essential machinery for post-harvest value addition processes, catering to medium and large-scale value chains primarily in Central America and East Africa. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in London, the company also operates offices in Kenya, Southern Africa, and Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. Inspirafarms aims to deliver affordable and efficient agricultural processing solutions that comply with global food safety standards, thereby enhancing the supply of healthy and nutritious food to both local and international markets.

Zola Electric

Series D in 2018
ZOLA Electric is a provider of off-grid solar solutions tailored for African markets, specifically operating in Tanzania, Rwanda, Ghana, and Côte d'Ivoire. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Arusha, Tanzania, with an additional office in San Francisco, the company offers solar home kits to individual households through a leasing or sales model. Utilizing the latest solar, battery, and power electronics technology, ZOLA Electric's systems are designed to meet varying energy needs and income levels, allowing customers to make payments via PAYGo micro-financing and mobile money. The company's innovative approach has enabled it to power over 180,000 homes and businesses in rural and urban areas. ZOLA Electric, previously known as Off-Grid Electric Tanzania Limited until its name change in 2018, has received multiple awards, including the UN Momentum for Change Award and the Zayed Future Energy Prize, and has garnered investment from prominent firms such as Tesla and Total.

PEG

Series B in 2017
PEG is an asset financing company that specializes in providing Pay As You Go solar energy products to off-grid customers in West Africa, particularly in Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, and Senegal. Founded in 2013 by Hugh Whalan and Nate Heller, PEG aims to improve the quality of life for its customers by offering financing for solar home systems. This financing model allows households to transition from expensive and polluting fuel sources, such as kerosene, to sustainable solar energy, which not only enhances their living conditions but also serves as a long-term asset. PEG's solar systems provide access to better lighting, mobile phone charging, and appliances like radios and televisions, contributing to a more sustainable and efficient energy solution for underserved communities. Headquartered in Accra, Ghana, PEG is dedicated to promoting renewable energy and improving the standard of living for its customers through innovative financing solutions.

PayGo Energy

Series A in 2017
PayGo Energy is a company based in Kenya that specializes in developing metering systems for pre-paid cooking gas. Founded in 2014, the company aims to provide clean cooking fuel through a pay-as-you-go model, which allows customers to purchase gas gradually using mobile money. Its patented device connects a gas cylinder to a cloud service, enabling real-time monitoring of gas consumption and predicting when refills are needed. This innovative approach addresses the challenges associated with traditional cooking fuels, which often have detrimental environmental and health impacts, particularly in underserved communities. By offering an accessible and efficient energy solution, PayGo Energy seeks to improve the quality of life for millions who rely on inefficient biomass fuels.

PayGo Energy

Seed Round in 2017
PayGo Energy is a company based in Kenya that specializes in developing metering systems for pre-paid cooking gas. Founded in 2014, the company aims to provide clean cooking fuel through a pay-as-you-go model, which allows customers to purchase gas gradually using mobile money. Its patented device connects a gas cylinder to a cloud service, enabling real-time monitoring of gas consumption and predicting when refills are needed. This innovative approach addresses the challenges associated with traditional cooking fuels, which often have detrimental environmental and health impacts, particularly in underserved communities. By offering an accessible and efficient energy solution, PayGo Energy seeks to improve the quality of life for millions who rely on inefficient biomass fuels.

SunCulture

Seed Round in 2017
SunCulture, located in Nairobi, Kenya, specializes in solar-powered drip irrigation systems designed to enhance agricultural productivity while promoting sustainability. Their flagship product, the AgroSolar Irrigation Kit, integrates solar water pumping technology with high-efficiency drip irrigation, equipping farmers with the necessary tools to increase crop yields and optimize water usage. SunCulture distinguishes itself as a comprehensive resource for Kenyan farmers by offering not only the irrigation systems but also agronomic services, educational training, and access to financing and markets. This holistic approach addresses the needs of smallholder farmers, enabling them to grow food more efficiently while minimizing fertilizer waste through direct application in irrigation systems. By combining innovative technology with essential support services, SunCulture aims to empower rural communities and improve their agricultural outcomes.

InspiraFarms

Series A in 2017
Inspirafarms specializes in the manufacturing of solar-powered modular food processing and cold storage technologies. The company offers off-grid cold storage units, food processing plants, and dairy chilling machines, along with accessories such as Good Agricultural Practice certified modules and renewable energy systems. It provides essential machinery for post-harvest value addition processes, catering to medium and large-scale value chains primarily in Central America and East Africa. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in London, the company also operates offices in Kenya, Southern Africa, and Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. Inspirafarms aims to deliver affordable and efficient agricultural processing solutions that comply with global food safety standards, thereby enhancing the supply of healthy and nutritious food to both local and international markets.

d.light

Series D in 2016
D.light is a developer of solar home lighting and power products aimed at making clean energy accessible and affordable for rural and semi-urban populations. The company's offerings include a range of solar-powered devices such as lights, radios, televisions, fans, and other home appliances, all of which are part of rechargeable solar kits. These products are designed to improve health, increase productivity, and enhance the overall quality of life for users by providing reliable and sustainable energy solutions.

PEG

Series A in 2016
PEG is an asset financing company that specializes in providing Pay As You Go solar energy products to off-grid customers in West Africa, particularly in Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, and Senegal. Founded in 2013 by Hugh Whalan and Nate Heller, PEG aims to improve the quality of life for its customers by offering financing for solar home systems. This financing model allows households to transition from expensive and polluting fuel sources, such as kerosene, to sustainable solar energy, which not only enhances their living conditions but also serves as a long-term asset. PEG's solar systems provide access to better lighting, mobile phone charging, and appliances like radios and televisions, contributing to a more sustainable and efficient energy solution for underserved communities. Headquartered in Accra, Ghana, PEG is dedicated to promoting renewable energy and improving the standard of living for its customers through innovative financing solutions.

PEG

Series A in 2016
PEG is an asset financing company that specializes in providing Pay As You Go solar energy products to off-grid customers in West Africa, particularly in Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, and Senegal. Founded in 2013 by Hugh Whalan and Nate Heller, PEG aims to improve the quality of life for its customers by offering financing for solar home systems. This financing model allows households to transition from expensive and polluting fuel sources, such as kerosene, to sustainable solar energy, which not only enhances their living conditions but also serves as a long-term asset. PEG's solar systems provide access to better lighting, mobile phone charging, and appliances like radios and televisions, contributing to a more sustainable and efficient energy solution for underserved communities. Headquartered in Accra, Ghana, PEG is dedicated to promoting renewable energy and improving the standard of living for its customers through innovative financing solutions.

Zola Electric

Series C in 2015
ZOLA Electric is a provider of off-grid solar solutions tailored for African markets, specifically operating in Tanzania, Rwanda, Ghana, and Côte d'Ivoire. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Arusha, Tanzania, with an additional office in San Francisco, the company offers solar home kits to individual households through a leasing or sales model. Utilizing the latest solar, battery, and power electronics technology, ZOLA Electric's systems are designed to meet varying energy needs and income levels, allowing customers to make payments via PAYGo micro-financing and mobile money. The company's innovative approach has enabled it to power over 180,000 homes and businesses in rural and urban areas. ZOLA Electric, previously known as Off-Grid Electric Tanzania Limited until its name change in 2018, has received multiple awards, including the UN Momentum for Change Award and the Zayed Future Energy Prize, and has garnered investment from prominent firms such as Tesla and Total.

Cutstruct

Cutstruct operates a technology-driven platform designed to enhance the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of construction projects. The platform serves various construction needs, including price discovery and comparison of materials, optimized procurement processes, and comprehensive project monitoring and management. By facilitating the purchasing of materials, hiring of labor, and overseeing of project logistics, Cutstruct aims to empower construction stakeholders to execute their projects with greater confidence and value. The company's applications are geared towards maximizing the potential of every investment in construction, making it easier for individuals and businesses to navigate the building process.
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