WidEnergy Africa Overview
- Year Founded
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2016
- Status
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Private
- Employees
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34
- Latest Deal Type
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Later Stage VC
- Latest Deal Amount
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$6.92K
- Investors
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9
WidEnergy Africa General Information
Description
Operator of pay-as-you-go solar home systems and clean cookstoves designed for off-grid rural households. The company operates through a network of community-based sales agents, predominantly women, offering flexible payment structures, last-mile delivery, and ongoing customer support across remote areas, enabling underserved rural communities in Zambia to access clean, affordable energy for lighting, cooking, and improved household wellbeing.
Contact Information
Website
www.widenergyafrica.comCorporate Office
- 35 Nalikwanda Road
- Woodlands
- Lusaka
- Zambia
Corporate Office
- 35 Nalikwanda Road
- Woodlands
- Lusaka
- Zambia
WidEnergy Africa Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5. Later Stage VC | 17-May-2021 | $6.92K | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||
| 4. Accelerator/Incubator | 29-Jan-2020 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 3. Accelerator/Incubator | 01-Jan-2020 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 2. Grant | 08-Nov-2019 | $200K | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||
| 1. Early Stage VC | 21-Jun-2019 | Completed | Generating Revenue |
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WidEnergy Africa Investors (9)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
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| EEP Africa | Impact Investing | Minority | ||
| Innovations Against Poverty | Impact Investing | Minority | ||
| OPES LCEF Impact Fund | Impact Investing | Minority | ||
| ShEquity | Impact Investing | Minority | ||
| Enygma Ventures | Venture Capital | Minority |
WidEnergy Africa FAQs
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When was WidEnergy Africa founded?
WidEnergy Africa was founded in 2016.
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Where is WidEnergy Africa headquartered?
WidEnergy Africa is headquartered in Lusaka, Zambia.
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What is the size of WidEnergy Africa?
WidEnergy Africa has 34 total employees.
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What industry is WidEnergy Africa in?
WidEnergy Africa’s primary industry is Alternative Energy Equipment.
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Is WidEnergy Africa a private or public company?
WidEnergy Africa is a Private company.
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What is WidEnergy Africa’s current revenue?
The current revenue for WidEnergy Africa is .
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How much funding has WidEnergy Africa raised over time?
WidEnergy Africa has raised $6.92K.
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Who are WidEnergy Africa’s investors?
EEP Africa, Innovations Against Poverty, OPES LCEF Impact Fund, ShEquity, and Enygma Ventures are 5 of 9 investors who have invested in WidEnergy Africa.
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