Yalelo
OperatingYalelo is a pioneer of aquaculture in Zambia.
- Aquaculture
- Lusaka, Zambia
- Venture
- Founded 2011
- yalelo.com ↗
- Total raised
- $6M
- disclosed
- Last round
- $6M
- Venture
- Rounds
- 1
- since 2011
- Investors
- 1
- on record
- Employees
- 501-1000
About Yalelo
Yalelo is a pioneer of aquaculture in Zambia, bringing together local resources and world-leading practices. We implement a scalable solution to ease the pressure on Zambia’s struggling wild-capture fisheries sector. Founded in 2011, we have grown quickly to become one leading fisheries firms in Africa. We breed and grow our tilapia on the shores of Lake Kariba and sell our product fresh nation-wide. Our pristine water, locally produced non-GMO fish feed and a robust cold-chain results in a product quality and affordability that is transforming the customer experience.
Yalelo funding1 round
Yalelo has raised $6M across 1 disclosed round. The latest is a $6M Venture announced 18 Sep 2019, led by Finnfund (Finnish Fund for Industrial Cooperation Ltd.).
Who has invested in Yalelo
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep 2019 | Yalelo Venture | Finnfund (Finnish Fund for Industrial Cooperation Ltd.) | $6M |
Yalelo founders & team
- Bryan McCoyCEO
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Frequently asked about Yalelo
- Where is Yalelo based and when was it founded?
- Yalelo is headquartered in Lusaka, Zambia and was founded in 2011.
- Who is the CEO of Yalelo?
- Bryan McCoy is Yalelo's CEO.
- How much funding has Yalelo raised?
- Yalelo has raised $6M across 1 disclosed round. Its latest, a $6M Venture, was announced on Sep 18, 2019.
- Who has invested in Yalelo?
- Backers include Finnfund (Finnish Fund for Industrial Cooperation Ltd.).
- What sector is Yalelo in?
- Yalelo operates in Aquaculture and Social Impact.
