Virunga Power
OperatingVirunga Power is focused on developing sustainable power generation and distribution systems on a community scale in rural areas of sub-Saharan Africa.
- Energy
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Venture
- Founded 2011
- virungapower.com ↗
- Total raised
- $64.6M
- disclosed
- Last round
- $50M
- Venture
- Rounds
- 4
- since 2011
- Employees
- 11-50
About Virunga Power
Virunga Power is focused on developing profitable and sustainable power generation and distribution systems on a community scale in rural areas of sub-Saharan Africa. We engage local and regional stakeholders to tailor renewable power solutions to match local needs and resources. Our current projects in development include small hydro, biomass, and solar PV generation projects between 3 and 20 MW capacity across East Africa.
Virunga Power is dedicated to improving access to efficient, reliable electricity in rural communities across Africa and allowing those communities to benefit from the development advances electricity has provided global citizens for over a century. We believe universal access to electricity is an essential input to sustainable development in sub-Saharan Africa and can have transformative effects on the livelihoods and prospects of rural communities in particular.
Virunga Power funding4 rounds
All 4 rounds →Virunga Power has raised $64.6M across 4 disclosed rounds. The latest is a $50M Venture announced 29 Dec 2022, led by Gridworks Partners.
- $5MSeries ASeries A, $5M, $5M raised to date
- $50MVentureVenture, $50M, $55M raised to date
SLA Funding Index · grey is capital raised before each round
Who has invested in Virunga Power
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec 2022 | Virunga Power Venture29 Dec 2022 Led by Gridworks Partners | $50M | |
| 18 Dec 2018 | Virunga Power Series A18 Dec 2018 Led by Renewable Energy Performance Platform (REPP) +1 | $5M |
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Virunga Power founders & team
- Brian KellyFounder & CEO
- Josiah BrandCOO
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Frequently asked about Virunga Power
- Where is Virunga Power based and when was it founded?
- Virunga Power is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya and was founded in 2011.
- Who founded Virunga Power?
- Founders listed for Virunga Power include Brian Kelly (Founder & CEO).
- Who is the CEO of Virunga Power?
- Brian Kelly is Virunga Power's Founder & CEO.
- How much funding has Virunga Power raised?
- Virunga Power has raised $64.6M across 4 funding rounds. Its latest, a $50M Venture, was announced on 29 Dec 2022.
- Who has invested in Virunga Power?
- Backers include Gridworks Partners, Renewable Energy Performance Platform (REPP) and Ground Squirrel Ventures.
- What sector is Virunga Power in?
- Virunga Power operates in Energy, Renewable Energy and Energy Access.
