Oolu
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.’
Active Founders
Nilmi Senaratna, Founder/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.
YC Summer 2015 Demo Day Video