Ecoligo

Ecoligo, founded in 2016 by Martin Baart and Markus Schwaninger, is an innovative company that specializes in the financing and development of solar projects in developing and emerging countries. Based in Berlin and with branches in various countries such as Accra, Nairobi, San José, Santiago, and Ho Chi Minh City, Ecoligo works closely with local companies to provide affordable solar energy.

Ecoligo operates a crowd-investing platform that allows private investors to invest in solar projects starting from an amount of 100 euros. These projects typically include smaller solar systems with a capacity of 50 to 300 kilowatt-peak (kWp), which are installed on the roofs of companies, agricultural operations, or universities. The platform provides detailed information about the projects, including their sustainable impacts, and allows for regular project updates and transparent management of investments[1][2][4].

The main mission of Ecoligo is to drive the energy transition in emerging countries while being profitable. The company places great importance on transparency, risk minimization, and the protection of investor data. Ecoligo only collaborates with companies that meet strict criteria, which even exceed the standards of the International Finance Corporation (IFC). This selective approach ensures the financial stability and sustainability of the projects[1][4].

Ecoligo is strongly committed to promoting sustainable energy projects. Through the installation of solar systems, the company has already saved more than 1.7 million tons of CO2 emissions and provided over 5,000 people the opportunity to invest in local solar energy projects. Ecoligo's projects not only contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions but also to the economic development in the respective countries. With a local presence in various countries and digital remote monitoring of the solar systems, Ecoligo ensures efficient and secure operation of the plants[1][4][5].

Ecoligo recently completed an oversubscribed funding round of 11 million euros, with participation from existing and new investors. This capital increase is intended to strengthen the company's market position in the field of solar projects and to introduce new financial products in the German and selected European markets. Additionally, Ecoligo has launched its first green bond with a subscription volume of up to 50 million US dollars to finance further solar projects in countries like Vietnam[3][5].

Ecoligo thus combines financial returns with sustainable and socially responsible investments, making it an attractive option for investors interested in both the environment and economic development in emerging countries.

• 1 - https://www.biallo.de/anbieter/ecoligo/
• 2 - https://www.startup-insider.com/startup/ecoligo
• 3 - https://ecoligo.com/de/presse
• 4 - https://ecoligo.com/de/sicherheit
• 5 - https://ecoligo.com/de/blog