Portfolio update - Symbiotics is investing in Beacon Power Services (BPS) to revolutionize energy efficiency across Africa. By deploying smart meters and AI-driven grid management, BPS is reducing outages and CO2 emissions for 50M+ people.
https://t.co/jgxBqaM4Dq
With the rise in AI data centers, gaining a foothold in the maintenance of this new infrastructure is paramount. This is a potential area for asymmetric gains.
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Utilities are losing billions annually in frontier markets to inefficient billing and collection systems. One of our portfolio companies is looking to solve this problem at scale.
At Oridun Cap we are putting even more investment into EV fleet management through our US portfolio company that is expanding across frontier markets. Matching the growing needs for sustainable transportation.
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BingoTech is transforming last-mile delivery with a turnkey EV fleet platform. Their swappable battery (1 powers 21 vehicles, 5 OEMs) is Uber-approved with traction in 7 countries. Goal: 1M managed EV assets by 2030 - building the backbone of global mobility.
Micromobility Roundup this week:
๐ด@BirdRide reports first ever positive EBITDA
๐ฒ@voitechnology Expands E-Bike Fleet in Cambridge
๐ต@bingotech_io raises $1.9m
๐ฒEdmonton Launches Winter E-Bike Pilot
and much more..
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BPS is transforming urban energy access in Africa - its AI-powered grid management platform delivers real-time visibility, curbs outages, and helps utilities distribute electricity smarter. More uptime, better efficiency, faster revenue recovery. BPS now in Tanzania!
We're excited to partner with TANESCO to enhance grid visibility and optimize power distribution in Tanzania.
Learn more about our collaboration here https://t.co/40dVUxxCtu.
#EastAfrica#Partnership
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Congratulations to portfolio company, Beacon Power Services (BPS) @BPSAfrica on its Series A funding led by Partech @PartechPartners. BPS is rapidly transforming Africa's power sector and a pan-African Unicorn on the horizon! https://t.co/kri99nwv4U
FYI...portfolio company, Amara Suites, a nominee of the World Travel Awards!! Kindly vote in the annual World Travel Awards https://t.co/Q7neIyfVY5 via @wtravelawards
Congratulations to portfolio company @BPSAfrica.
Beacon Power Services raises $2.7M to improve electricity in Africa https://t.co/yEULX72dUT via @techcrunch