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Okra Solar Funding Round

Okra Solar closed a $12 million Series A investment round on 9/6/2023. Investors included At One Ventures, Autodesk Foundation and FMO.

Transaction Overview

Company Name
Announced On
9/6/2023
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$12,000,000
Round
Series A
Proceeds Purpose
It brings solar power to grids in developing areas.The startup's flagship offering is a mesh-based solar solution that re-apportions excess energy based on proximity. That means rather than redirecting energy flow to a centralized area, it prioritizes neighboring homes. Okra says the solution increases efficiency while decreasing cost -- both are especially important in developing markets.

Company Information

Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Energy & Battery
Mailing Address
39 Perry Street North Rocks
Sydney, New South Wales, 2151
AU
Phone
Undisclosed
Email Address
Overview
We're on a journey to eradicate energy poverty and bring #PowerToThePeople. A world where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and push humanity forwards. To achieve this, we must firstly ensure that everyone has access to fundamental resources -- like electricity.
Profile
Okra Solar LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
Okra Solar Company Twitter Account
Company News
Okra Solar News
Facebook
Okra Solar on Facebook
YouTube
Okra Solar on YouTube

Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Afnan Hannan
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Chief Financial Officer
Carla Teixeira
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Chief Operating Officer
Callum Yap
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Co-Founder
Damian Veling
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