upOwa Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2014

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 112

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

upOwa General Information

Description

Developer of solar home systems designed to bring clean electricity to off-grid African communities. The company's systems are an alternative to candles and kerosene lamps, are clean, and cause no pollution or health risks, enabling clients to boost the local economy and empower the people and society.

Contact Information

Website
www.upowa.energy
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • Quartier Bastos
  • Yaounde
  • Cameroon
+237
Primary Industry
Alternative Energy Equipment
Other Industries
Other Commercial Services
Parent Company
Electricite de France
Vertical(s)
CleanTech, Climate Tech
Corporate Office
  • Quartier Bastos
  • Yaounde
  • Cameroon
+237

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upOwa Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
11. Merger/Acquisition 26-Feb-2024 Completed Generating Revenue
10. Accelerator/Incubator 01-Jan-2024 Completed Generating Revenue
9. Later Stage VC 28-Sep-2020 Completed Generating Revenue
8. Debt - General 21-Sep-2020 Completed Generating Revenue
7. Later Stage VC (Series A2) 10-Dec-2019 Completed Generating Revenue
6. Early Stage VC 25-Sep-2017 Cancelled Startup
5. Early Stage VC 05-Sep-2017 Completed Startup
4. Grant 19-Nov-2015 Completed Startup
3. Accelerator/Incubator Completed Startup
2. Accelerator/Incubator Completed Startup
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upOwa Former Investors (12)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Abeille Impact Investing France Impact Investing Minority
CapHorn Invest Venture Capital Minority
Colam Impact Impact Investing Minority
Gaia Impact Fund Impact Investing Minority
Greentech Innovation (France) Accelerator/Incubator
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upOwa FAQs

  • When was upOwa founded?

    upOwa was founded in 2014.

  • Where is upOwa headquartered?

    upOwa is headquartered in Yaounde, Cameroon.

  • What is the size of upOwa?

    upOwa has 112 total employees.

  • What industry is upOwa in?

    upOwa’s primary industry is Alternative Energy Equipment.

  • Is upOwa a private or public company?

    upOwa is a Private company.

  • What is upOwa’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for upOwa is .

  • How much funding has upOwa raised over time?

    upOwa has raised $23.8M.

  • Who are upOwa’s investors?

    Abeille Impact Investing France, CapHorn Invest, Colam Impact, Gaia Impact Fund, and Greentech Innovation (France) are 5 of 12 investors who have invested in upOwa.

  • When was upOwa acquired?

    upOwa was acquired on 26-Feb-2024.

  • Who acquired upOwa?

    upOwa was acquired by Electricite de France.

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