United States Agency for International Development
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is committed to providing assistance to the world's poorest and most vulnerable populations. This agency reflects a longstanding American tradition of humanitarian support, which aligns with both U.S. foreign policy interests and the values of compassion and human dignity. USAID aims to foster sustainable development and improve living conditions in struggling communities globally. Its mission signifies a collective American responsibility to aid those in need, promoting a vision where such assistance is no longer required. Through various programs and initiatives, USAID seeks to create lasting impacts that enhance the quality of life and empower individuals to build better futures.
Past deals in Central Africa
BasiGo
Grant in 2023
BasiGo is an e-mobility company focused on electrifying public transportation in Kenya and Rwanda. It provides electric buses to bus operators through a flexible financing and service model that includes maintenance and battery charging, helping operators transition from diesel with predictable operating costs. Its buses are designed to be an economical, convenient, and reliable alternative to diesel, capable of all-day operation on a single charge with proven battery technology. By offering affordable financing options and end-to-end support, BasiGo enables bus owners to adopt electric fleets while reducing fuel costs and emissions.
OffGridBox
Grant in 2020
OffGridBox is a company that specializes in delivering renewable energy and clean water solutions to remote areas and developing countries through its innovative OffGridBox™ system. This modular unit, housed within a compact 6x6x6 feet shipping container, is equipped with the necessary technology to generate electricity and purify water. OffGridBox aims to address the needs of over 2 billion people who lack access to reliable energy and clean water. Each unit can serve approximately 300 families, potentially impacting around 1,500 individuals, and is often managed by local cooperatives, such as women-led organizations in Rwanda. The company has successfully deployed 38 units across nine countries, including Italy, South Africa, Rwanda, Nigeria, the Philippines, Madagascar, the United States, and Colombia, serving various sectors such as humanitarian efforts, household retail, and industrial services. To date, these units have accumulated over 400,000 working hours, demonstrating their effectiveness and sustainability.
ZOLA Electric
Debt Financing in 2015
ZOLA Electric specializes in providing off-grid solar solutions, primarily serving African markets. It offers solar home kits through leasing or sales, targeting individual households and businesses in rural communities across Tanzania, Rwanda, Ghana, and the Ivory Coast. Founded in 2012, ZOLA Electric operates from Arusha, Tanzania with an additional office in San Francisco, California.
Qorax Energy
Seed Round in 2014
To find out more about the distribution companies Qorax incubated, please visit:
Altech - https://www.altech-rdc.com (DRC),
HelloSolar - https://www.hellosolarint.com (Ethiopia),
Enersom - https://www.enersom.us (Somalia),
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