Partners
Built on partnerships
Partnerships were critical to the success of VentureBuilder and its OpCos.
Portfolio companies
During its operating period, VentureBuilder invested in and provided enterprise development support to three locally owned and managed off-grid solar companies.
Energy+
At the time of VentureBuilder's investment
Energy+ was the exclusive importer, distributor, and reseller of d.light off-grid solar (OGS) products in Mali. The company began sales in March 2019, drawing on 25 years of experience and Omnium Mali's retail network, and had distributed thousands of OGS products via cash and pay-as-you-go models throughout Mali.
Zuwa Energy
At the time of VentureBuilder's investment
Zuwa Energy is a solar company committed to addressing energy poverty in Malawi through affordable access to pay-as-you-go renewable solar energy. At the time, it distributed Omnivoltaic solar products enabled by Angaza technology, serving over 4,000 active customers in off-grid and peri-urban areas.
Natfort Energy
At the time of VentureBuilder's investment
Natfort Energy is a solar energy services provider based in Harare, owned by two Zimbabwean citizens, which started operations in 2014. Initially an EPCM contractor, it transitioned to PAYGo solar home systems in 2018, distributing Amped and Sunking systems enabled by Upya technology.
Funders
VentureBuilder is grateful to the companies, funders, and partners that contributed to its work. The final learning report sets out what that work taught.