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MPower is an impact and fintech start-up addressing the pressing challenge of financial inclusion and energy access in emerging markets. MPower has built a scalable B2B business model and partners with local entrepreneurs to finance and distribute affordable solar power to a market of 1.3 bn potential households and SMEs.
MPower's solution not only enables off-grid and underelectrified communities to power their homes and businesses independently from the electricity grid or expensive fossil fuel-based products, but also improves their financial inclusion and overall socioeconomical status.
The company is run by a young, diverse and motivated team with a passion for renewable energy, finance and social impact. Team's expertise ranges from finance to IT and from renewable energy to business development in Africa.
MPower's solution not only enables off-grid and underelectrified communities to power their homes and businesses independently from the electricity grid or expensive fossil fuel-based products, but also improves their financial inclusion and overall socioeconomical status.
The company is run by a young, diverse and motivated team with a passion for renewable energy, finance and social impact. Team's expertise ranges from finance to IT and from renewable energy to business development in Africa.
Overview
Location
Switzerland, Zurich
Employees
11-50
Total raised
$449.38K
Founded date
2017
Investors 2
Funding Rounds 2
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| Jan 11, 2021 | Funding round | $44.96K |
Mentions in press and media 29
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| Mar 26, 2025 | Empowering Communities: The Rise of Innovative Ownership Models in Sports and Energy | In a world where traditional structures often stifle growth, two distinct sectors are breaking the mold. The energy sector is lighting up with innovative solutions, while the sports world is inviting fans to take a seat at the ownership tab... |
| Mar 24, 2025 | CEI Africa extends investment in MPower Ventures | MPower Ventures is a climate-focused fintech company that revolutionizes energy access by providing small- and medium-scale solar energy infrastructure in developing countries. Using a B2B model that integrates hardware, software, and fina... |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Green Innovations: The New Wave of Sustainable Solutions | In a world grappling with climate change, innovation is the lifeline. Two recent stories highlight how businesses are stepping up to the plate. They are not just aiming for profit; they are aiming for a sustainable future. The focus is on a... |
| Mar 5, 2025 | Swiss startups transforming healthcare and Societies on the winners’ podium | Three startups that are tackling global societal and environmental challenges have been recognised in this year’s IC Award, organized by Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation to recognise and celebrate Swiss organisations, SMEs, and... |
| Nov 13, 2024 | Frische Mittel in Millionenhöhe dank Crowd-Support | Das Fitness-Startup Lucky Punch hat seine Crowdinvesting-Kampagne auf Oomnium erst gerade lanciert und nach einem Tag bereits sein Zwischenziel in der Höhe von 576'000 Franken erreicht. Schon die Registrierung für den Pre-Sale über das Woc... |
| Oct 15, 2024 | Navigating New Waters: Leadership Changes in Startups Fueling Innovation | In the fast-paced world of startups, leadership transitions are like the changing tides. They can either propel a company forward or leave it adrift. Recently, several startups have made strategic appointments, bringing seasoned veterans on... |
| Oct 11, 2024 | Boardroom powerhouses of industry veterans propel startups toward growth | With its NUSHU smart shoes, Magnes has developed a disruptive real-life-monitoring solution to analyze the walking patterns of patients with neurological disorders such as like Parkinson’s disease. The startup has now appointed Evert Dijks... |
| May 6, 2024 | Vier Innovationen überzeugen die Crowd | MPower Ventures hat 250'000 Euro über die österreichische Crowdlending-Plattform klimja eingesammelt. Dafür bekommen die 122 Investorinnen und Investoren während einer Laufzeit von fünf Jahren jährlich sechs Prozent Zins. MPower hat mit se... |
| Mar 5, 2024 | Additional funding to fuel MPower’s expansion plans in Zambia | MPower Ventures developed a small and medium-scale solar energy infrastructure that allows its local B2B partners to provide lower-and middle-income households, SMEs, and farmers in peri-urban and rural areas with access to affordable ener... |
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FAQ about MPower Ventures
When was MPower Ventures founded?
MPower Ventures was founded in 2017.
How much funding has MPower Ventures raised?
MPower Ventures has raised $449.38K in total across 2 funding rounds.
What funding rounds has MPower Ventures raised?
Parsers VC lists 2 funding rounds of MPower Ventures, among them a funding round of $44.96K on Jan 11, 2021.
Who has invested in MPower Ventures?
Parsers VC lists 2 investors of MPower Ventures, among them SICTIC.
What has the press written about MPower Ventures?
Parsers VC has collected 29 articles mentioning MPower Ventures, among them “Empowering Communities: The Rise of Innovative Ownership Models in Sports and Energy” (Mar 26, 2025) and “CEI Africa extends investment in MPower Ventures” (Mar 24, 2025).
Is MPower Ventures still active?
Yes, MPower Ventures is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Apr 17, 2026.