PayGo Energy
OperatingPayGo Energy is a distribution service that harnesses the power of pay-as-you-go-technology
- Clean Energy
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Venture
- Founded 2014
- paygoenergy.co ↗
- Total raised
- $8.5M
- disclosed
- Last round
- $3.5M
- Venture
- Rounds
- 8
- since 2014
- Investors
- 11
- on record
- Employees
- 11-50
About PayGo Energy
PayGo Energy's software and hardware make buying and selling gas in emerging markets, easy. We bring you closer to your customers through connected devices; convert analog processes to digital through our fully integrated tools; and unlock rich customer insights through real-time data.
PayGo Energy funding8 rounds
All 8 rounds →PayGo Energy has raised $8.5M across 8 disclosed rounds. The latest is a $3.5M Venture announced 29 Aug 2018.
- $100KGrantGrant, $100K, $100K raised to date
- $1.4MSeedSeed, $1.4M, $1.5M raised to date
- $3.5MSeries ASeries A, $3.5M, $5M raised to date
- $3.5MVentureVenture, $3.5M, $8.5M raised to date
SLA Funding Index · grey is capital raised before each round · 4 undisclosed rounds not drawn
Who has invested in PayGo Energy
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2018 | PayGo Energy Venture | Not disclosed | $3.5M |
| 29 Nov 2017 | PayGo Energy Grant | United States Agency for International Development | Not disclosed |
| 15 Aug 2017 | PayGo Energy Series A | Energy Access Ventures | $3.5M |
| 16 Jun 2017 | PayGo Energy Non-equity Assistance | Spring Accelerator | Not disclosed |
| 21 Apr 2017 | PayGo Energy Seed | Energy Access Ventures +6 | $1.4M |
| 01 May 2016 | PayGo Energy Grant | Catalyst Fund | $100K |
| 15 Mar 2016 | PayGo Energy Convertible Note | Village Capital +1 | Not disclosed |
| 10 Jan 2016 | PayGo Energy Grant | D-Prize | Not disclosed |
PayGo Energy founders & team
Full team →- Fausto MarcigotCTO & Co-Founder
- Mark O'KeefeCo-founder & VP of Product
- Nick QuintongCEO & Co-Founder
- Mike HahnCo-Founder & Head of Hardware Development
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Frequently asked about PayGo Energy
- Where is PayGo Energy based and when was it founded?
- PayGo Energy is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya and was founded in 2014.
- Who founded PayGo Energy?
- PayGo Energy was founded by Fausto Marcigot (CTO & Co-Founder), Mark O'Keefe (Co-founder & VP of Product), Nick Quintong (CEO & Co-Founder) and Mike Hahn (Co-Founder & Head of Hardware Development).
- Who is the CEO of PayGo Energy?
- Nick Quintong is PayGo Energy's CEO & Co-Founder.
- How much funding has PayGo Energy raised?
- PayGo Energy has raised $8.5M across 8 disclosed rounds. Its latest, a $3.5M Venture, was announced on Aug 29, 2018.
- Who has invested in PayGo Energy?
- Backers include United States Agency for International Development, Energy Access Ventures, Spring Accelerator, Aster and 7 others.
- What sector is PayGo Energy in?
- PayGo Energy operates in Clean Energy, Energy and Oil and Gas.
