YCS15· OtherOolu
Oolu is one of the fastest growing off-grid solar firms in West Africa
Founders
Not read from YC yet; the weekly run fills these in.
Same space
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About Oolu
Oolu was founded by Nilmi Senaratna and Dan Rosa in 2015. The company's mission is to provide off-grid households in rural regions in Africa with high quality products at an affordable price. In Wolof, a national language of Senegal, Oolu means ‘trust.’
Dakar, Dakar Region, Senegal
Oolu: questions
Which YC batch was Oolu in?
Oolu was in Y Combinator's Summer 2015 batch (S15).
Is Oolu still active?
Y Combinator lists Oolu as acquired.
Where is Oolu based?
Oolu lists Dakar, Dakar Region, Senegal as its location on YC's directory.
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