D Light

Provider of affordable solar energy solutions and financing. This company offers solar home systems, inverters, and appliances designed for off-grid communities. It also provides accessible financing options, such as Pay

placeNairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya calendar_todayFounded 2004 groups5 employees language dlight.com

Innovation

13 patent families (6 granted) — focus: Physics & computing; filing pace slowing. Cited 220 times.

YearFilings
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20152
20164
20173
20182
20193
20221

Social engagement

Social engagement: 41.4K social following, 8 posts in the last 12 months — below the industry typical range.

Investor mix

40 investors on record; lead investors include Omidyar Network, Gray Ghost Ventures, Acumen Capital Partners, Nexus Venture Partners; 1 has since exited.

Investor typeCountShare
Venture capital1435%
Private equity718%
Bank & private debt38%
Other / undisclosed1640%

Recent activity

23 Jun 2026
Milestone
revenue
4 Mar 2026
Recognition
16 Jan 2026
Recognition
Coming soon