Global Partnerships
Global Partnerships is an impact investment firm based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 1994. The organization is dedicated to expanding opportunities for people living in poverty through impact-first investing, which prioritizes social impact while preserving capital for investors. Since launching its first fund in 2005, Global Partnerships has focused on sustainable solutions that empower low-income and marginalized individuals to improve their livelihoods and meet essential needs. Its investment strategy spans various sectors, including economic opportunity, health, housing, water, energy, and education, primarily targeting regions in South America and Africa. By fostering inclusion and providing scalable solutions, Global Partnerships aims to create significant positive change in the lives of millions, ensuring that investments not only yield modest financial returns but also contribute meaningfully to alleviating poverty and enhancing well-being.
Turaco, established in 2018, is an insurance technology company headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, with operations in Nairobi, Kenya. It specializes in providing affordable health and life insurance, along with healthcare financing solutions, to low-income individuals. Turaco offers these services through a user-friendly mobile application and online platform, simplifying access to insurance products and health loans. Their unique approach enables customers to manage risks and obtain healthcare at affordable, manageable premiums.
Sun King
Private Equity Round in 2020
Sun King is a solar energy company that specializes in providing off-grid power solutions across Africa and Asia. It designs, manufactures, and distributes solar home systems, inverter systems, and portable lanterns, targeting communities with limited access to reliable electricity. Sun King offers pay-as-you-go financing options, enabling customers to acquire these products through small, affordable installments over time. The company collaborates with international distribution partners to expand its reach within the off-grid market.
Eneza Education
Series A in 2018
Eneza Education Limited, founded in 2011 and based in Nairobi, Kenya, specializes in providing mobile technology-based education services. The company offers a virtual tutor and teacher's assistant, enabling students and teachers to access curriculum-aligned courses, assessments, and interactive support from live instructors via mobile devices. Its platform includes locally-adapted tutorials, tips, assessments, and features such as a leaderboard and live teacher chat, accessible through various formats including USSD/SMS, a web app, an offline desktop app, and an Android app. Eneza Education targets individual parents, students, and teachers with subscription-based access to its educational resources, ensuring that learners across Kenya, from urban centers to rural areas, can benefit from comprehensive, on-demand educational support.
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.
Sanergy
Venture Round in 2016
Sanergy, established in 2010, operates in Nairobi, Kenya, focusing on providing affordable and accessible sanitation solutions in urban slums. The company constructs and franchises low-cost sanitation centers offering toilets and hot showers, which are financed through local microfinance banks. Sanergy collects and processes human waste daily, converting it into biogas for electricity generation and organic fertilizer for sale to farms. Additionally, it collects organic waste from local businesses, transforming it into insect-based animal feed. By creating a circular economy, Sanergy promotes hygiene, reduces environmental pollution, and empowers local entrepreneurs.
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