Oolu

Acquired

Oolu is one of the fastest growing off-grid solar firms in West Africa

Dakar, Senegal · Founded 2015 · $11.7M raised

Headquarters
Dakar
Employees
201–500
Founded
2015
Business Model
B2C
Total Funding
$11.7M
Last Round
$8.5M Series BDec 2020
Rounds
3

Totals include recorded grants and other qualifying funding, not just equity. What counts toward funding.

About

Oolu was founded by Nilmi Senaratna and Dan Rosa in 2015. The company's mission is to provide off-grid households in rural regions in Africa with high quality products at an affordable price. In Wolof, a national language of Senegal, Oolu means ‘trust.’

Summary

Oolu is a Climate Tech company based in Dakar, Senegal, founded in 2015. It has raised $11.7M in total across 3 rounds, most recently a $8.5M Series B round in Dec 2020. Investors include Persistent Energy, RP Global and All On.

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Funding History

Series BSeries BDec 2020
$8.5M

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