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Shell Foundation

Europe, England, United Kingdom, London

Description

Shell Foundation is an independent UK registered charity that catalyses enterprise-based solutions to global development challenges.

Investor Profile

Shell Foundation has backed more than 26 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 11 rounds, about 42% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Grant, Seed, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Ghana, India.
  • Strong thematic focus on Energy, Renewable Energy, Financial Services.
  • Led 2 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Grant (42%)
  • Seed (15%)
  • Series Unknown (12%)
  • Debt Financing (12%)
  • Series A (8%)
  • Series B (8%)
  • Pre Seed (4%)

Country Focus

  • United States (19%)
  • Ghana (15%)
  • India (15%)
  • Mexico (12%)
  • Mauritius (8%)
  • Uganda (8%)
  • United Kingdom (8%)
  • Kenya (4%)
  • Switzerland (4%)
  • Zambia (4%)

Industry Focus

  • Energy
  • Renewable Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Electric Vehicle
  • Cleantech
  • Solar
  • Finance
  • Agriculture
  • Smart Cities
  • Fintech
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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Shell Foundation frequently co-invest with?

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
FMO
FMO
Europe, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands, The Hague
Co-Investments: 2
Norfund
Norfund
Europe, Oslo, Norway, Oslo
Co-Investments: 2
Triodos Bank
Triodos Bank
Europe, Utrecht, The Netherlands, Zeist
Co-Investments: 2
EcoEnterprises Fund
EcoEnterprises Fund
South America, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, Costa Rica
Co-Investments: 3
Department for International Development
Department for International Development
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
DILA Capital
DILA Capital
North America, Distrito Federal, Mexico, Mexico City
Co-Investments: 2
ER
ENGIE Rassembleurs d'Energies initiative
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, La Défense
Co-Investments: 2
CoCapital
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Shell Foundation often collaborate with?

KH
Kai Hansen
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Shell Foundation?

Kofa

Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana

Kofa is an automotive company that utilizes the latest electric battery and motor technology.

CleanTechElectric VehicleSmart Cities
Debt FinancingApr 30, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,300,000
Kofa

Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana

Kofa is an automotive company that utilizes the latest electric battery and motor technology.

CleanTechElectric VehicleSmart Cities
GrantApr 30, 2025
Amount Raised: $590,000
Sistema.bio

Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

Sistema.bio is a manufacturer of prefabricated modular biodigester systems for farmers to produce fertilizer and biogas.

AgricultureBiomass EnergyEnergyEnvironmental ConsultingRenewable Energy
Debt FinancingOct 14, 2024
Kofa

Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana

Kofa is an automotive company that utilizes the latest electric battery and motor technology.

CleanTechElectric VehicleSmart Cities
GrantSep 17, 2024
Amount Raised: $4,937,719
Mufin Green Finance

Delhi, Delhi, India

Mufin Green Finance is an NBFC that specialises in the electric vehicle (EV) market.

Electric VehicleFinancial Services
GrantJul 30, 2023
Amount Raised: $972,608
Kofa

Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana

Kofa is an automotive company that utilizes the latest electric battery and motor technology.

CleanTechElectric VehicleSmart Cities
SeedMay 24, 2023
Yellow

Port Louis, Port Louis, Mauritius

Yellow is a fintech company providing life-changing products and services to rural households through a distributed sales network.

Financial ServicesFinTechMobileMobile Payments
Series BMar 27, 2023
Amount Raised: $14,000,000
RevFin

Delhi, Delhi, India

RevFin is a lending platform that finances electric vehicles.

FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechLending
Debt FinancingMar 13, 2022
Amount Raised: $13,028,461
Nithio Holdings

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Nithio Holdings a Washington, DC-based energy finance company focused on the off-grid sector in Africa.

EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringFinanceRenewable EnergySolar
Series UnknownJan 5, 2022
d.light

Palo Alto, California, United States

d.light designs, manufactures, and distributes solar lighting and power products, particularly targeting off-grid communities.

EnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergySolar
Series UnknownOct 22, 2021
Amount Raised: $15,000,000

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