EVOLUTION II D. LIGHT LIMITED
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Who is our customer
d.light is a leading off-grid energy provider that offers a range of solutions to lower income households, from small solar-lanterns to pay-as-you-go (“PAYGO”) solar home systems. d.light has its headquarters in Nairobi and mostly sells and finances these products in East Africa and India, thereby providing a sustainable alternative to polluting kerosene lanterns and other fossil fuel based alternative energy sources.
What is our funding objective?
FMO is investing up to EUR 10 million along with Swedfund and Norfund and lead-investor Evolution II Fund, Inspired Evolution Investment Management's second fund. Funding is to provide the company with the necessary capital to allow the company’s further growth and further consolidate its position as market leader.
Why do we fund this investment?
The project has a high developmental impact as d.light provides solar solutions to lower income households in Africa and South-Asia, thereby positively impacting electrification, environment, health and employment. Financing renewable energy production is in the core of FMO's strategy.
What is the Environmental and Social categorization rationale?
The investment is classified as E&S category B due to minimal negative impact on the environment.
More investments
| Date | Total FMO financing |
|---|---|
| 11/30/2018 | USD 7.50 MLN |
- Country
- Global
- Sector
- Energy
- Effective date
- 11/30/2018
- Total FMO financing
- USD 3.14 MLN
- Funding
- Building Prospects
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Risk categorization on environmental and social impacts, A = high risk, B+ = medium high risk, B = medium risk, C = low risk
Environmental & Social Category
(A, B+, B or C) - B