Key Facts 213 staff and over 500 commission-based agents, most of whom are Kenyan youth, many from rural areas Implemented a solar light sale pilot with SF support; sold out of inventory within 6 weeks and exceeded sales target Launched several new products including a dairy product that provides everything farmers to increase milk production…
Key Facts 20,000+ people trained in 11 African countries, including 15,000 entrepreneurs 100% of businesses and entrepreneurs reported improved business performance after completing an AMI programme, with 92% reporting improved productivity and 96% improved employee engagement 75% of entrepreneurs trained increased revenue and half created new jobs AMI delivers high-quality, cost-effective learning programmes tailored to…
Key Facts Largest portfolio of financed, distributed solar assets in sub-Saharan Africa Over 2520 tonnes of CO2 emissions averted CrossBoundary Energy (CBE) owns and operates solar installations for African enterprises. Their Power Purchase Agreements take on upfront costs and technical risks associated with solar PV so that Africa’s largest brands – including Unilever, Coca-Cola, and…
Key Facts Incubated four high-potential Chinese social enterprises to-date Established sourcing business to help Africa-based enterprises save costs with outsourced manufacturing Asaga Technologies (formerly China Impact Ventures) co-creates and grows high-potential businesses and technologies that address challenges related to energy, mobility and ‘smart’ agriculture in China. It supports its portfolio of businesses – including internet-enabled…
key facts >15 innovative pilots enabled to reach unserved areas and scale productive use technology 125,000+ new connections from pilots for Uganda’s hardest to reach It is estimated that 80% of Ugandans live without access to energy and that 30% of connections are predicted to be off-grid. The Uganda Off-Grid Energy Market Accelerator (UOMA) is a…
KEY FACTS 80% hire success rate in both Indian and African markets with a >75% repeat customer rate Shortlist is a recruiting technology company that helps employers in Africa and India build and develop world-class teams, a key challenge for social enterprises and the venture philanthropy sector. The Shortlist platform screens candidates using predictive chat-based…
Key facts Operates in 14 countries across Africa and the Middle East $360m invested in 761 SMEs More than $84,000 jobs sustained GroFin is a pioneering private development finance institution specialising in financing and supporting small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Africa and the Middle East by combining medium-term loan capital and value-added business support.…
key facts Represents more than 200 off-grid solar energy companies and stakeholders around the world 46.1m solar products sold by GOGLA members in Africa, Asia and Latin America Industry publications endorsed by IFC, SE4ALL and AFDB GOGLA is the global association for the off-grid solar energy industry. Established in 2012, GOGLA now represents over 200…
Key facts The largest database on African households, with socio-economic, demographic and behavioural insights Delivers detailed insights for 50+ African countries down to 1×1 square kilometres Fraym is a geospatial data company that helps companies, organisations and government agencies map populations in Africa. By weaving together billions of data points from multiple sources, including surveys…
Key Facts Operations and teams on four continents providing extensive technical and engineering expertise Leveraged $200m additional funding into portfolio investees In the first half of 2021, made 3 investments in early stage companies, deploying $1.1m in direct investment capital Factor[e] is a venture development firm that supports early-stage entrepreneurs with innovative technology solutions in…