Social Impact Startups in Africa
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Social impact investing in West Africa is gaining traction, with players like Yalelo and UpEnergy making strides. Local business leaders recognize the potential for double bottom line returns, but emphasize the need for transparency, measurement, and alignment with local priorities to ensure genuine impact.
Cummulative Funding
$7M+
Total # of Companies
2
Total Deal Count
2
Total M&A Count
0
Total # of Investors
1
List of Social Impact startups in Africa
Add StartupStartuparrow_upward | Overviewarrow_upward | Last roundarrow_upward | Total raisedarrow_upward | Founded |
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Yalelo is a pioneer of aquaculture in Zambia. | Venture | $ 6,000,000 | 2011 | |
UpEnergy leverages climate finance to bring aspirational clean energy products within reach. | Debt Financing | $ 1,000,000 | 2011 |
Founded
2011
Overview
Yalelo is a pioneer of aquaculture in Zambia.
Last round
Venture
Total raised
$ 6,000,000
Employee
501-1000
Founded
2011
Overview
UpEnergy leverages climate finance to bring aspirational clean energy products within reach.
Last round
Debt Financing
Total raised
$ 1,000,000
Employee
11-50