Norfund

Norfund is a government development finance institution and economic development agency based in Oslo, Norway, established in 1997. It provides equity, risk capital, and loans to companies and projects in developing countries, focusing on markets where private capital is scarce and economic development can be accelerated. The organization aims to reduce poverty and promote sustainable growth by investing in sectors and regions with high potential, notably Sub-Saharan Africa, parts of Southeast Asia and Central America, and supporting small and medium-sized enterprises through minority investments and SME funds. It collaborates with local entrepreneurs and institutions to strengthen local capital markets and create lasting economic impact.

Anders Blom

Investment Manager, Clean Energy

Fay Chetnakarnkul

Regional Director - Asia

Mark Davis Ph.D

Executive Vice President, Clean Energy

Carlos Escobar

Senior Investment Manager, Financial Institutions

Naana Winful Fynn

Regional Director - West Africa

Pal Helgesen

Investment Director

Donald Kariuki

Investment Manager

Finn Marum

Executive Vice President

Athivadee Panuvatvanich

Investment Associate

Ellen Rasmussen

Executive Vice President, Green Infrastructure and Scalable Enterprises

Kjell Roland

Managing Director and CEO

Lisa Thomsen

Senior Investment Manager, Clean Energy

Kristoffer Valvik

Investment Manager

Past deals in Solar Energy

CrossBoundary

Private Equity Round in 2025
Founded in 2011, CrossBoundary is a frontier market investment advisory firm based in New York. It specializes in providing services such as capital raising, strategic advisory, due diligence, and market assessment to clients including governments, development finance institutions, private equity firms, corporations, and research institutions.

Xurya

Venture Round in 2024
Xurya is a renewable energy platform that connects commercial and industrial rooftop owners with investors. It offers solar lease products for owners and stable investment opportunities in rooftop solar plants for investors, facilitated by comprehensive maintenance services.

Candi

Series C in 2024
Candi is a solar company specializing in small-scale commercial and industrial rooftop solar battery solutions. It focuses on harnessing solar energy by offering installation and operational services for rooftop solar systems. Candi aims to deliver solar and storage services at reduced costs, helping businesses and individuals lower their energy expenses while also contributing to a decrease in carbon emissions. Through its innovative solutions, the company seeks to generate long-term value for its clients by promoting sustainable energy practices.

SAEL

Venture Round in 2024
SAEL is a green energy company based in New Delhi, India, that focuses on advancing sustainable development through innovative renewable energy solutions. Specializing in waste-to-energy generation and solar projects, SAEL aims to reduce carbon footprints and promote energy independence. The company develops and manages sustainable infrastructure, providing a comprehensive range of services from design and construction to operation and maintenance. With a commitment to driving the transition towards a low-carbon economy, SAEL contributes to the economic and social development of the communities it serves by delivering reliable and eco-friendly energy solutions.

Fourth Partner Energy

Private Equity Round in 2023
Fourth Partner Energy is a Hyderabad-based company specializing in turnkey rooftop solar energy solutions for customers in India. Founded in 2010, it focuses on manufacturing solar energy applications, including solar lanterns, home lighting systems, solar street lights, and photovoltaic panels. The company aims to build, develop, and manage a significant portfolio of decentralized solar power assets, positioning itself as a leading provider of renewable energy services in the region. In addition to its product offerings, Fourth Partner Energy provides financial structuring, design, turnkey execution, and panel cleaning services, ensuring customers have access to efficient power generation and maintenance solutions. As an MNRE empanelled Channel Partner and an ISO 9001:2008 certified company, it collaborates with various state bodies to promote sustainable energy initiatives.

Sun King

Debt Financing in 2023
Sun King is a solar energy company that designs, manufactures, distributes, and finances solar home energy products for households and small businesses in Africa and Asia. The company produces solar home systems, inverter systems, solar lamps, LED lights, portable solar chargers, and portable lanterns to provide reliable energy to communities without dependable power. It offers pay-as-you-go financing to reduce up-front costs and enable flexible installments. Sun King sells through an international distribution network to expand the off-grid market and make affordable solar energy accessible.

Erco Energía

Series B in 2023
Erco Energía S.A.S is a Colombian company founded in 2012, specializing in the development and operation of renewable energy generation projects. Headquartered in Medellín, with additional offices in Cali and Bogotá, the company focuses on designing and installing solar photovoltaic systems, electric vehicle infrastructure, and electric energy storage solutions. Through its commitment to sustainable energy, Erco Energía aims to contribute to the transition towards cleaner energy sources in Colombia.

SAEL

Venture Round in 2023
SAEL is a green energy company based in New Delhi, India, that focuses on advancing sustainable development through innovative renewable energy solutions. Specializing in waste-to-energy generation and solar projects, SAEL aims to reduce carbon footprints and promote energy independence. The company develops and manages sustainable infrastructure, providing a comprehensive range of services from design and construction to operation and maintenance. With a commitment to driving the transition towards a low-carbon economy, SAEL contributes to the economic and social development of the communities it serves by delivering reliable and eco-friendly energy solutions.

CrossBoundary

Private Equity Round in 2022
Founded in 2011, CrossBoundary is a frontier market investment advisory firm based in New York. It specializes in providing services such as capital raising, strategic advisory, due diligence, and market assessment to clients including governments, development finance institutions, private equity firms, corporations, and research institutions.

Sun King

Debt Financing in 2021
Sun King is a solar energy company that designs, manufactures, distributes, and finances solar home energy products for households and small businesses in Africa and Asia. The company produces solar home systems, inverter systems, solar lamps, LED lights, portable solar chargers, and portable lanterns to provide reliable energy to communities without dependable power. It offers pay-as-you-go financing to reduce up-front costs and enable flexible installments. Sun King sells through an international distribution network to expand the off-grid market and make affordable solar energy accessible.

d.light

Venture Round in 2021
d.light develops solar-powered lighting and power products, including lights, radios, televisions, fans, and other home appliances. Their rechargeable solar kits aim to improve health, increase productivity, and enhance the quality of life for users in rural and semi-urban areas by providing access to clean energy.

Baobab+

Funding Round in 2021
Baobab+ is a social business that expands access to energy and digital services by offering innovative products paired with financing options. The company markets items such as solar kits, solar generators, smartphones, and cookstoves through affordable repayment plans designed for local populations. By providing these products with financing, Baobab+ aims to help underserved communities improve living standards, create income opportunities, and participate more fully in the digital economy.

Fourth Partner Energy

Private Equity Round in 2021
Fourth Partner Energy is a Hyderabad-based company specializing in turnkey rooftop solar energy solutions for customers in India. Founded in 2010, it focuses on manufacturing solar energy applications, including solar lanterns, home lighting systems, solar street lights, and photovoltaic panels. The company aims to build, develop, and manage a significant portfolio of decentralized solar power assets, positioning itself as a leading provider of renewable energy services in the region. In addition to its product offerings, Fourth Partner Energy provides financial structuring, design, turnkey execution, and panel cleaning services, ensuring customers have access to efficient power generation and maintenance solutions. As an MNRE empanelled Channel Partner and an ISO 9001:2008 certified company, it collaborates with various state bodies to promote sustainable energy initiatives.

Starsight Energy

Debt Financing in 2021
Starsight Energy specializes in providing clean energy solutions to commercial and industrial clients across Africa, focusing on both on-grid and off-grid services. The company offers sustainable solar power and energy efficiency services, along with cooling solutions. By employing a team of experienced engineers, Starsight Energy customizes energy storage systems to meet specific application needs and budget constraints. This approach enables clients to achieve significant cost savings while also reducing their carbon emissions. Notably, Starsight Energy eliminates upfront costs by allowing clients to pay a monthly fee for comprehensive services, making clean energy a financially viable choice.

Escotel

Series A in 2020
Escotel is an energy services company currently focused on Sub-Saharan Africa countries. Escotel provides energy services to mobile tower owners and operators, owning and operating decentralized renewable energy infrastructure across Africa

Starsight Energy

Debt Financing in 2020
Starsight Energy specializes in providing clean energy solutions to commercial and industrial clients across Africa, focusing on both on-grid and off-grid services. The company offers sustainable solar power and energy efficiency services, along with cooling solutions. By employing a team of experienced engineers, Starsight Energy customizes energy storage systems to meet specific application needs and budget constraints. This approach enables clients to achieve significant cost savings while also reducing their carbon emissions. Notably, Starsight Energy eliminates upfront costs by allowing clients to pay a monthly fee for comprehensive services, making clean energy a financially viable choice.

Sun King

Private Equity Round in 2020
Sun King is a solar energy company that designs, manufactures, distributes, and finances solar home energy products for households and small businesses in Africa and Asia. The company produces solar home systems, inverter systems, solar lamps, LED lights, portable solar chargers, and portable lanterns to provide reliable energy to communities without dependable power. It offers pay-as-you-go financing to reduce up-front costs and enable flexible installments. Sun King sells through an international distribution network to expand the off-grid market and make affordable solar energy accessible.

Starsight Energy

Debt Financing in 2019
Starsight Energy specializes in providing clean energy solutions to commercial and industrial clients across Africa, focusing on both on-grid and off-grid services. The company offers sustainable solar power and energy efficiency services, along with cooling solutions. By employing a team of experienced engineers, Starsight Energy customizes energy storage systems to meet specific application needs and budget constraints. This approach enables clients to achieve significant cost savings while also reducing their carbon emissions. Notably, Starsight Energy eliminates upfront costs by allowing clients to pay a monthly fee for comprehensive services, making clean energy a financially viable choice.

d.light

Series E in 2018
d.light develops solar-powered lighting and power products, including lights, radios, televisions, fans, and other home appliances. Their rechargeable solar kits aim to improve health, increase productivity, and enhance the quality of life for users in rural and semi-urban areas by providing access to clean energy.

Yoma Micro Power

Venture Round in 2018
Yoma Micro Power is a company that focuses on building, owning, and operating small-scale power plants and mini-grids in off-grid regions of Myanmar. Its primary objective is to generate and distribute electricity to underserved rural communities and telecommunication towers, facilitating access to reliable power. The company utilizes a combination of photovoltaic solar modules, diesel generators, and energy storage solutions to power its projects. Through its mini-grids, Yoma Micro Power connects surrounding households, thereby enhancing the quality of life in these areas by providing essential electricity services.

d.light

Grant in 2017
d.light develops solar-powered lighting and power products, including lights, radios, televisions, fans, and other home appliances. Their rechargeable solar kits aim to improve health, increase productivity, and enhance the quality of life for users in rural and semi-urban areas by providing access to clean energy.

Globeleq

Private Equity Round in 2015
Globeleq develops, builds, and operates renewable power projects across Africa and the Americas. Its portfolio includes natural gas, solar, wind, HFO, and fuel oil power generation assets.

GigaWatt Global

Private Equity Round in 2014
GigaWatt Global operates as a renewable energy infrastructure company, specializing in developing and managing utility-scale solar fields. Its primary focus is on generating solar power, with additional capabilities in wind and hydroelectricity. The company aims to accelerate energy sustainability and independence in various regions by partnering with financial institutions, governments, and development groups.
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