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Oolu is one of the fastest growing off-grid solar firms in West Africa

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.’

Oolu
Founded:2015
Team Size:230
Location:Dakar, Senegal
Group Partner:Jessica Livingston

Active Founders

Nilmi Senaratna, CEO

Nilmi cofounded Oolu in 2015. As the former CEO and later Chief Business Development Officer, she led Oolu through YCombinator and built the company over 5 years from Dakar, Senegal. She managed early stage fundraising, high level recruitment, human capital strategy, new country expansion, business development and partnerships. Nilmi brought the team from 0 to >230 full time employees. She now is an active strategic board advisor and is based in London, UK.

Nilmi Senaratna
Nilmi Senaratna
Oolu

Former Founders

Dan Rosa

Dan Rosa
Dan Rosa
Oolu

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