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Shell Foundation

Shell Foundation

Overview

Shell Foundation is an independent UK-registered charity, founded by Shell in 2000, that functions as an impact investor by deploying capital through grants, loans, and guarantees to scale businesses providing clean energy and sustainable mobility solutions to underserved populations in Africa and Asia.

Year Founded

2000

Portfolio Companies

40

Investments

Shell Foundation investments
CompanyDateStageLead
ClimaVault AfricaApr 2026GrantCo-investor
Sistema.bioMar 2026DebtCo-investor
Rudra Solar Energy Private LimitedDec 2025DebtCo-investor
Zuhura SolutionsJul 2025GrantCo-investor
Instollar TechnologiesJul 2025Pre SeedCo-investor

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersLondon
Year Founded2000

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