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STOA, DFC and Proparco join FMO and other existing investors in a $43 million equity investment in minigrid leader Husk Power Systems, to improve energy access in rural Sub-Saharan Africa and India
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October 24, 2023 – Husk Power Systems (Husk), the leading minigrid company serving rural communities in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, has secured a new round of equity investment totalling $43 million. New investors include STOA, which led the round,...
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Red Rocket
Red Rocket soars as a leading Independent Power Producer in Africa, bolstered by USD160 Million Investment
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Cape Town, 26 September 2023 – Red Rocket, the forward-thinking Independent Power Producer (IPP) headquartered in Cape Town, is propelling its mission for a cleaner, sustainable energy future for Africa to unprecedented heights. Today, the IPP celebrates a significant milestone,...
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Patrizia Marraghini et Wilfrid Lauriano do Rego
Patrizia Marraghini and Wilfrid Lauriano do Rego are joining STOA’s Board of Directors
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Paris, June 29, 2023 STOA, an impact fund specializing in the financing of sustainable and resilient infrastructure, announces the appointment of Patrizia Marraghini and Wilfrid Lauriano do Rego to STOA’s Board of Directors. Both will participate in the governance of...
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L'AFD et la CDC réaffirment leur mobilisation en faveur d'infrastructures durables
With STOA, CDC and AFD reassert France’ commitment to financing sustainable infrastructure internationally
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Paris, the 21st of June 2023 As the Summit for a new global financing pact opens in Paris, Caisse des Dépôts (CDC) and Agence Française de Développement (AFD) reassert their support to STOA, an impact fund financing sustainable and resilient...
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STOA joins the shareholding of leading East-African C&I operator, Equator Energy
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STOA, the energy and infrastructure impact fund created by Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations (CDC) and Agence Française de Développement (AFD), is part of the consortium that has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Equator Energy Ltd...
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STOA launches its Purpose Committee
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After defining its purpose (raison d’être) in April 2022, STOA creates its Purpose Committee, made up of top-tier industry experts. Our purpose defines our commitments and guide our actions:   Financing and supporting the development of sustainable and resilient infrastructure...
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STOA sells its stake in Daystar Power to Shell
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STOA sells its stake in Daystar Power to Shell Daystar Power, a provider of hybrid solar power solutions for commercial and industrial (C&I) businesses in West Africa, today announced its acquisition by Shell. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals....
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The AEFE and STOA conclude a partnership agreement to promote French education abroad
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Mr. Olivier Brochet, Director of the Agence pour l'Enseignement Français à l'Etranger (AEFE), and Ms. Marie-Laure Mazaud, CEO of STOA, have entered into a partnership agreement between the two organisations for the purpose of promoting French education abroad.  This new...
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STOA Leads candi Series B Fundraising
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Partnering to power a more sustainable planet This investment reinforces STOA’s presence in the solar commercial and industrial space. It will enable the company to strengthen its business in India and expand across Africa. STOA impact fund, one of the...
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STOA invests into Serengeti Energy to promote sustainable energy development in sub-Saharan Africa
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STOA impact fund signs a USD 35 million investment in Serengeti Energy. By partnering with this independent power producer active in the sub-Saharan region and specialised in small-scale hydroelectric projects, STOA supports the production of and access to sustainable energy.  ...
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