Factor[e] Ventures

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.

Investor Vision

Create disruptive technologies that will improve the livelihoods of over 10 million people

Investor Funding Goals

Improve lives in the developing world through increased access to sustainable energy and related services

Investor Entrepreneurial Experience

Seed stage experts with a strong track record supporting 100+ startups.

Investor Technical Experience

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.

Year
2013
Countries
Uganda
South Africa
Canada
Switzerland
Tunisia
Angola
Niger
Botswana
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cameroon
Cape Verde
Central African Republic
Chad
Comoros
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Republic of the Congo
Djibouti
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Gabon
The Gambia
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Malawi
Mali
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mozambique
Namibia
São Tomé and Príncipe
Senegal
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Somalia
Sudan
Eswatini
Togo
Benin
Egypt
South Sudan
Bangladesh
Bhutan
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Tanzania
Suriname
Sectors
Manufacturing & Industrial
Waste, Water & Sanitation
Clean Energy
Capital Types
Lending
Equity
Provider Types
Impact Investor
Venture Capital
Type of Exit Sought

Depends on investment context

Country / Region of Interest

Sub-Saharan Africa, India, South Asia, Latin America

Maximum Investment
100k
Time to Close Deal in Days
240
Board Seat
Yes