Power Africa
Overview
Power Africa is a U.S. government-led partnership, coordinated by USAID, that works with public and private sector partners to increase access to electricity in sub-Saharan Africa through grants, technical assistance, and mobilizing capital.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powerhive | Aug 2017 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Giraffe Bioenergy | Jun 2024 | Grant | Co-investor |
| OffGridBox | Sep 2020 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Zuwa Energy | Sep 2020 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Agsol | Apr 2023 | Grant | Co-investor |
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Key People
MOSTAFA ZAKARNEH
Founder
Nurma Dian Rahmawati
Associate Founder
Glenn Milano
Founder And CEO
Maad Al Roudaini
Managing Director
Malik Umair
Managing Director
Mani Sa
Managing Director
Mona Shaheen
Managing Director
AfriHeritage (African Heritage Institution)
Partner
Hexin Katengeza
Project Management Specialist, Local Partner Organizational Development (USAID, Malawi)
Hotesa Genale
Partner
Lilly Claire Ekobika
Project Management Specialist - (Local Partner Organizational Development)
Manuel Pérez
Associate - Private Partner For The Benchmarking Project (PPPs) World Bank 2015-2020
Omolola Raphael
Partner
Reyna Pilapil Jackson
Partner And Stakeholder Engagement Manager
S.A. Adams
Partner Liaison Security Officer
Santo Ojara
Program Management Specialist (Local Partner Organizational Development)
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Power Africa based?
Power Africa is headquartered in Washington D.C., United States.
When was Power Africa founded?
Power Africa was founded in 2013.
How many portfolio companies does Power Africa have?
Power Africa has 11 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Power Africa's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Powerhive, Giraffe Bioenergy, OffGridBox, Zuwa Energy, Agsol.
What was Power Africa's most recent investment shown here?
Power Africa's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Giraffe Bioenergy in 2024.
What sectors does Power Africa focus on?
Power Africa focuses on Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Power Africa focus on?
Power Africa typically invests at the MultiStage stage.