Tech Company Financing Transactions

Light Up Africa Funding Round

Light Up Africa closed a $20 thousand Seed funding round on 1/8/2013. Investors included Impact Engine.

Transaction Overview

Company Name
Announced On
1/8/2013
Transaction Type
Accelerator
Amount
$20,000
Round
Seed
Investors
Proceeds Purpose
The company will use the proceeds to accelerate its initial development.

Company Information

Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Alternative Energy
Mailing Address
222 West Merchandise Mart Plz. 1212
Chicago, IL 60654
USA
Email Address
Overview
Light Up Africa's mission is to eliminate light and energy poverty through the combination of a platform and a clean, cheap, user-friendly product that provide access to energy off the grid.
Profile
Light Up Africa LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
Light Up Africa Company Twitter Account
Company News
Light Up Africa News
Facebook
Light Up Africa on Facebook
YouTube
Light Up Africa on YouTube

Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Founder
Alan Hurt
  Alan Hurt LinkedIn Profile  Alan Hurt Twitter Account  Alan Hurt News  Alan Hurt on Facebook
VP - Product Management
Sofia Ghouse
  Sofia Ghouse LinkedIn Profile  Sofia Ghouse Twitter Account  Sofia Ghouse News  Sofia Ghouse on Facebook


 

 

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