Lono
OperatingLONO is a biotechnology company in Côte d'Ivoire, converting organic waste into electricity and fertilizer.
- Biotechnology
- Cocody, Côte D'ivoire
- Grant
- Founded 2016
- lonoci.com ↗
- Total raised
- $20K
- disclosed
- Last round
- $20K
- Grant
- Rounds
- 1
- since 2016
- Investors
- 1
- on record
- Employees
- 11-50
About Lono
LONO is a biotechnology company in Côte d'Ivoire, converting organic waste into electricity and fertilizer. LONO was founded in 2016 in Côte d'Ivoire with the conviction that all countries and communities should benefit from innovation and technology. We also believe that this is possible if sufficient effort is made to adapt existing solutions to the local context. Our mission is to offer sustainable and affordable solutions to transform waste into value. In order to achieve this, we offer services and products that support farmers, agro-industries, companies and organization to make the most of their waste.
Lono funding1 round
Lono has raised $20K across 1 disclosed round. The latest is a $20K Grant announced 19 Nov 2020.
Who has invested in Lono
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Nov 2020 | Lono Grant | African Development Bank | $20K |
Lono founders & team
- Loes BijleveldCo-Founder
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Frequently asked about Lono
- Where is Lono based and when was it founded?
- Lono is headquartered in Cocody, Côte D'ivoire and was founded in 2016.
- Who founded Lono?
- Lono was founded by Loes Bijleveld (Co-Founder).
- How much funding has Lono raised?
- Lono has raised $20K across 1 disclosed round. Its latest, a $20K Grant, was announced on Nov 19, 2020.
- Who has invested in Lono?
- Backers include African Development Bank.
- What sector is Lono in?
- Lono operates in Biotechnology, Energy and Waste management.
