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.
5 past transactions
Turaco
Series A in 2022
Turaco Inc., established in 2018 and headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, is an insurance technology company specializing in providing affordable health and life insurance solutions to low-income individuals. It offers a range of products, including health loans and insurance, delivered through a user-friendly mobile application and online platform. Turaco's mission is to make healthcare financing accessible and affordable, enabling customers to manage risks and obtain necessary medical care at budget-friendly monthly 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, established in 2011 and based in Nairobi, Kenya, provides mobile-based educational services designed to enhance learning accessibility across the country. The company offers a virtual tutor and teacher's assistant that facilitates access to courses and assessments for students and teachers through various platforms, including USSD/SMS, online web applications, an offline desktop application, and an Android app. Eneza Education’s offerings include locally-aligned tutorials, tips, and assessments, complemented by features such as a leaderboard, Wikipedia text, and live teacher chat. The company's content, developed by Kenyan teachers, targets students from primary to secondary levels, promoting comprehensive, on-demand educational support to improve academic performance. Eneza Education operates as a subsidiary of M-Prep Inc.
PayGo Energy
Seed Round in 2017
PayGo Energy is a Kenyan company founded in 2014 that develops and manufactures metering systems for pre-paid cooking gas. Its innovative technology allows customers to monitor their gas consumption and predict when their supply will run low, facilitating timely refills. By utilizing a pay-as-you-go model, the company enables households to purchase clean cooking fuel within their budget through mobile money transactions. This approach addresses the significant environmental and health issues associated with traditional cooking methods that rely on biomass fuels, which affect underserved communities globally. The company's system links gas cylinders with a cloud service and mobile connectivity, thereby enhancing the accessibility and efficiency of clean energy solutions for everyday cooking needs.
Sanergy
Venture Round in 2016
Sanergy, Inc. focuses on enhancing sanitation infrastructure in urban slums, particularly in Nairobi, Kenya. Established in 2010, the company builds a network of low-cost sanitation centers equipped with essential facilities such as toilets and showers. These centers are then franchised to local entrepreneurs, with financial support from microfinance institutions. Sanergy not only provides access to hygienic sanitation but also collects human waste daily for processing. This waste is converted into valuable byproducts, including organic fertilizers and renewable energy through a biogas generation process. The organic fertilizers are sold to both commercial farms and smallholder farmers, while the generated biogas is used to produce electricity for sale. Sanergy's mission is to promote public health and environmental sustainability by creating an efficient and equitable sanitation system that addresses the needs of underserved urban communities.
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