FACTOR[e] is a venture development firm with a mission to improve lives in the developing world through increased access to sustainable energy and related services. We support early stage entrepreneurs through a unique blend of risk capital and world-class technical resources. We find, validate, fund, de-risk, and grow a rich pipeline of social ventures that aim to solve profound global problems.
Our mission is to improve lives in the developing world through increased access to sustainable energy and related services. We believe that technology can be a profound driver of positive impact, and we work closely with early stage entrepreneurs to transform their ideas into market-based solutions.
Create disruptive technologies that will improve the livelihoods of over 10 million people
Improve lives in the developing world through increased access to sustainable energy and related services
Seed stage experts with a strong track record supporting 100+ startups.
We have deep technical knowledge and experience, focusing on techno-economic analysis to drive our investment decision making. We help teams solve technical problems at a detailed level. We assist with design for manufacturing, cost reduction, scaleability, etc.
Depends on investment context
Sub-Saharan Africa, India, South Asia, Latin America