PG Impact Investments

Oorja Development Solutions aims to provide clean energy access to 450 million un/underelectrified people in rural Indian communities. It deploy smart micro-grids powered by biomass gasification and solar PV systems to generate, store and transmit reliable and affordable electricity to SMEs as anchor load and low-income households. It uses a scalable community-owned business model to leverage energy provision as a catalyst for socio-economic development to alleviate poverty, empower women and tackle climate change.

Koolboks provides a reliable and alternative storage technique due to the superior insulation and ice battery technology employed in the design.

80 Acres Farms is a vertical farming company based in Hamilton, Ohio, founded in 2015. It specializes in producing fresh, nutritious, and sustainably grown fruits and vegetables using advanced indoor farming technology. The company employs innovative techniques and analytics to cultivate a diverse range of pesticide-free leafy greens, herbs, microgreens, and vine crops, all of which boast extended shelf lives. By operating eco-friendly indoor farms, 80 Acres Farms ensures year-round availability of clean produce, independent of weather conditions. Its products are supplied to national grocers, local retailers, restaurants, and foodservice companies, making locally grown organic produce accessible and affordable.

AIG Hospitals is a Gastroenterology hospital that believes and preaches that excellence is a way of life. It offers transplant surgeries including Liver, Kidney, Heart, Pancreas, and Islet Cell. It believes in creating a positive and nurturing environment that is conducive to healing. It was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Hyderabad, India.

Tugende is a financial services company based in Kampala, Uganda, focused on empowering informal sector entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized enterprises. Founded in 2012, Tugende primarily assists motorcycle taxi drivers in transitioning from renting to owning their motorcycles within eighteen months, thereby enhancing their income, job security, and road safety. In addition to motorcycles, Tugende provides business assets such as special hire taxis, matatus, and boat engines, as well as supplementary assets for existing clients like smartphones and salon equipment. The company also offers a range of services, including care services for health and life insurance, safety training, and value-added services like genuine parts and maintenance support. By addressing the credit gap and facilitating asset ownership, Tugende helps clients achieve financial independence and sustainable livelihoods.

Essmart is an essential technology distributor with an embedded in-store presence that offers rural retail shops in southern India with access to technologies that improve their customers’ lives. It aggregates products such as solar lanterns, water filters, smokeless cook stoves, and more; distributes tem to local retail shops; and facilitates manufacturers’ warranties. Essmart was co-founded by [Diana Jue](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/diana-jue), [Jackie Stenson](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/jackie-stenson), and [Taylor Matthews](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/taylor-matthews) in 2011. It is registered as a U.S. Corporation and an India Private Limited company.

Cell-Ed offers employers and education providers a complete mobile messaging solution to reach, teach, coach, and upskill today's workforce. Cell-Ed was founded in 2014 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

Sun King is a solar energy company that specializes in designing, distributing, installing, and financing solar home energy products in Africa and Asia. The company offers a range of solutions, including solar home systems, inverter systems, solar lamps, LED lights, and portable chargers, catering to communities with limited access to reliable energy. To enhance affordability, Sun King provides pay-as-you-go financing options, enabling customers to make small payments over time instead of facing high initial costs. By collaborating with a network of international distribution partners, Sun King aims to expand the off-grid energy market and improve energy access for households and businesses.