Tech Company Financing Transactions

Ampersand Funding Round

On 2/15/2024, Ampersand landed funding from Beyond Capital Ventures.

Transaction Overview

Company Name
Announced On
2/15/2024
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
Unknown
Round
Undisclosed
Proceeds Purpose
The company intends to use the funds to support its expansion plans, fortify its balance sheet, bolster its research and development initiatives, and drive the development of its manufacturing capabilities.

Company Information

Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Alternative Energy
Mailing Address
KK 6 Av, Road to MAGERWA, Opposite NAEB.
Rwanda, Undisclosed
East Africa
Phone
Undisclosed
Email Address
Overview
Ampersand is Africa's first electric transport energy company with the longest track record of serving a commercial e-motorcycle fleet and battery swapping network at scale. Since Ampersand was founded in 2016, it has grown to be best in class for technology and performance, with more than 300 employees and a presence in Rwanda and Kenya.
Profile
Ampersand LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
Ampersand Company Twitter Account
Company News
Ampersand News
Facebook
Ampersand on Facebook
YouTube
Ampersand on YouTube

Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Josh Whale
  Josh Whale LinkedIn Profile  Josh Whale Twitter Account  Josh Whale News  Josh Whale on Facebook
Chief Financial Officer
Andy Williams
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Chief Technical Officer
Alper Tilev
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VP - Customer Service
Margot Gould
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VP - Engineering
Taiei Harimoto
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VP - General Counsel
Alice Rwema
  Alice Rwema LinkedIn Profile  Alice Rwema Twitter Account  Alice Rwema News  Alice Rwema on Facebook
VP - Human Resources
Valerie Okinda
  Valerie Okinda LinkedIn Profile  Valerie Okinda Twitter Account  Valerie Okinda News  Valerie Okinda on Facebook
VP - Manufacturing
Guillaume Leroy
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