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upOwa brings electricity to Africa through our innovative Pay-As-You-Go solar technology for the poorest.
Overview
Location
Cameroon, Centre, Yaounde
Employees
201-500
Total raised
$2.7M
Founded date
2013
Investors 1
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Funding Rounds 1
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Mentions in press and media 3
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| UpOwa raises €3m from EDFI ElectriFI to accelerate expansion in Cameroon | EDFI ElectriFI signed a €3 million debt facility with UpOwa, the leading Pay-As-You-Go solar home system and energy services provider in Cameroon. | |
| Solar Energy Startup upOwa raises $2.7 Million Fund to Scale Growth & Expansion | upOwa, a Pay-As-You-Go solar energy startup based in Cameroon has raised $2.7 million funds. The startup will use the fund to scale its growth and expand its services to other local communities in Cameroon. upOwa is a leading solar energy s... |
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FAQ about UPOWA
When was UPOWA founded?
UPOWA was founded in 2013.
How much funding has UPOWA raised?
UPOWA has raised $2.7M in total across 1 funding round.
What has the press written about UPOWA?
Parsers VC has collected 3 articles mentioning UPOWA, among them “UpOwa raises €3m from EDFI ElectriFI to accelerate expansion in Cameroon” and “Solar Energy Startup upOwa raises $2.7 Million Fund to Scale Growth & Expansion”.
Is UPOWA still active?
Yes, UPOWA is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Dec 16, 2019.