GreenChar
OperatingGreenChar is a sustainable energy firm converting sugarcane waste into clean and affordable energy for industrial use in Kenya.
- Clean Energy
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Seed
- Founded 2013
- Total raised
- $140K
- disclosed
- Last round
- $140K
- Seed
- Rounds
- 1
- since 2013
- Investors
- 2
- on record
- Employees
- 11-50
About GreenChar
GreenChar is a Kenya-based sustainable energy firm that produces a low-cost, long-lasting, clean biomass energy product made from discarded sugarcane husks. We provide manufacturing companies in Kenya with a firewood-alternative energy source.
GreenChar funding1 round
GreenChar has raised $140K across 1 disclosed round. The latest is a $140K Seed announced 01 Mar 2015.
Who has invested in GreenChar
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Mar 2015 | GreenChar Seed | Fledge +1 | $140K |
GreenChar founders & team
- Tom OsbornCo-Founder
- Ian OluochCEO
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Frequently asked about GreenChar
- Where is GreenChar based and when was it founded?
- GreenChar is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya and was founded in 2013.
- Who founded GreenChar?
- GreenChar was founded by Tom Osborn (Co-Founder).
- Who is the CEO of GreenChar?
- Ian Oluoch is GreenChar's CEO.
- How much funding has GreenChar raised?
- GreenChar has raised $140K across 1 disclosed round. Its latest, a $140K Seed, was announced on Mar 01, 2015.
- Who has invested in GreenChar?
- Backers include Fledge and Echoing Green.
- What sector is GreenChar in?
- GreenChar operates in Clean Energy, Energy and Renewable Energy.
