Virunga Power

Powering African Opportunity.

General Information
Company Name
Virunga Power
Founded Year
2011
Location (Offices)
Mauritius +5
Founders / Decision Makers
Number of Employees
32
Industries
Energy, Renewable Energy
Funding Stage
Series Unknown
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Virunga Power - Company Profile

Virunga Power is an African Rural Electric Utility focused on renewable power generation and distribution networks in East and Southern Africa. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Mauritius, the company operates run-of-river hydropower plants and electricity distribution networks, providing power to households and businesses in rural areas. With a distributed portfolio of assets spanning five countries, Virunga Power has garnered significant attention in the investment landscape. In its most recent funding round in December 2022, the company secured a substantial $50.00M investment from Gridworks Partners, signifying strong support from notable investors in the energy and renewable energy industries. This infusion of capital is expected to further propel Virunga Power's efforts in bolstering access to sustainable energy across the region.

Taxonomy: Hydropower, Electric Utility, Rural Electrification, Power Generation, Energy Distribution, East Africa, Southern Africa, Infrastructure Development, Investment, Run-of-River Hydropower, Energy Access, Sustainable Development, Rural Communities, Electricity Networks

Funding Rounds & Investors of Virunga Power (4)

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Funding Stage Amount No. Investors Investors Date
Venture Round $50.00M 1 Gridworks Partners 29 Dec 2022
Series A $5.00M 3 18 Dec 2018
Venture Round $9.00M 1 01 Jan 2016
Seed Round $640.00K - 11 Jun 2015

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