FEI-OGEF

FEI OGEF is a venture capital firm established in 2018 and located in Port Louis, Mauritius. The firm focuses on providing local currency financing solutions to companies that deliver affordable solar energy to off-grid communities in the region. By investing primarily in the energy and technology sectors, FEI OGEF aims to address the challenges of energy access while promoting sustainable development through innovative financing models.

Alix Graham

Fund Manager

7 past transactions

Qotto

Debt Financing in 2023
Qotto SAS specializes in the development, manufacture, and distribution of solar home systems (SHS) aimed at providing electricity to rural households with limited access to conventional energy sources. The company offers various products, including the Qotto light kit, which consists of a solar panel, battery, lamps, and USB ports for mobile phone charging, as well as the Qotto television kit, which includes similar components along with a television. In addition to these kits, Qotto provides internet access services and has developed centralized control platforms for SHS and mobile payment solutions. The company also offers installation, delivery, demonstration, financial assistance, kit activation, and ongoing support services to its clients. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, Qotto primarily serves customers in Benin and Burkina Faso, aiming to enhance their quality of life through sustainable energy solutions.

Easy Solar

Debt Financing in 2022
Easy Solar is a prominent energy distribution company focused on providing solar solutions to off-grid communities in West Africa, particularly in Sierra Leone and Liberia. The company offers high-quality solar products, such as solar lanterns and solar home systems, aimed at individuals with limited or no access to traditional electricity. Customers can finance their purchases through affordable payment plans, which include an initial deposit followed by weekly or monthly installments, with payment options available via cash or mobile money. Since its inception, Easy Solar has positively impacted over 400,000 beneficiaries, leveraging a vast network of agents and outlets to ensure accessibility and convenience for its clients.

SunCulture

Debt Financing in 2021
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.

Baobab+

Debt Financing in 2021
Baobab+ is a social business focused on enhancing access to energy and digital technology for underserved communities. The company provides a range of innovative products, including solar kits, smartphones, and cookstoves, all available through financing solutions tailored to the needs of local populations. By enabling access to these resources, Baobab+ helps improve living standards, fosters income generation, and promotes greater participation in the digital economy.

Qotto

Debt Financing in 2020
Qotto SAS specializes in the development, manufacture, and distribution of solar home systems (SHS) aimed at providing electricity to rural households with limited access to conventional energy sources. The company offers various products, including the Qotto light kit, which consists of a solar panel, battery, lamps, and USB ports for mobile phone charging, as well as the Qotto television kit, which includes similar components along with a television. In addition to these kits, Qotto provides internet access services and has developed centralized control platforms for SHS and mobile payment solutions. The company also offers installation, delivery, demonstration, financial assistance, kit activation, and ongoing support services to its clients. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, Qotto primarily serves customers in Benin and Burkina Faso, aiming to enhance their quality of life through sustainable energy solutions.

Solar Panda

Debt Financing in 2020
Solar Panda is a Canadian company that provides Pay-As-You-Go solar home systems designed to deliver clean and affordable energy to rural communities in Kenya that lack access to electricity. The company manufactures and sells a range of solar products, including home solar kits, lamps, solar TVs, mobile phone chargers, radios, and portable lanterns. By financing these products, Solar Panda makes them accessible and affordable for customers, helping to eliminate the reliance on harmful kerosene lanterns and reducing energy costs for families. The company aims to enhance quality of life by supporting education, improving productivity, and increasing safety. Since its first sale in December 2017, Solar Panda has rapidly expanded its reach, powering hundreds of thousands of homes and positioning itself as a leader in the affordable solar energy sector.

SunCulture

Debt Financing in 2019
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.
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