# E3 Capital

> E3 Capital is a VC fund in Paris backing Energy and Solar. See 49 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Paris, France
- Total investments: 49
- Last investment: Jan 2026
- Lead investor: 51%
- Last fund: Jan 2022
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/9359783
- X (Twitter): https://www.twitter.com/eavafrica
- Website: http://www.eavafrica.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/energyaccessventures

E3 Capital is a VC fund in Paris focused on Energy and Solar. E3 Capital invests in growing, entrepreneurial businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa addressing the lack of electrification in the region with new technology and innovative business models. The fund is backed by Schneider Electric, the leading energy management multinational, and a number of public-sector investors.

## Contacts

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## Round sizes

| Stage | Round size |
| --- | --- |
| Seed | $900k–$8M |
| Series A | $1.8M–$7.5M |
| Series B | $9M–$40M |

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Energy | 11 | 22% |
| Solar | 10 | 20% |
| Renewable Energy | 4 | 8% |
| Financial Services | 4 | 8% |
| FinTech | 3 | 6% |

43 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seed | 13 | 27% |
| Series A | 10 | 20% |
| Series B | 5 | 10% |
| Convertible Note | 5 | 10% |
| Series C | 3 | 6% |

8 stages tracked in total.

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kenya | 6 | 12% |
| South Africa | 3 | 6% |
| United States | 3 | 6% |
| Ghana | 2 | 4% |
| United Kingdom | 2 | 4% |

15 countries tracked in total.

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Paras Patel | CoFounder and Managing Partner | 9 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/paras-patel-2 |
| Vladimir Dugin | Managing Partner and CEO | 6 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/vladimir-dugin |
| Ravinder Sikand | Senior Partner | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/ravinder-sikand |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| GoCab | GoCab provides fintech-driven vehicle financing that follows a drive-to-own model for mobility entrepreneurs in emerging markets. The platform structures installment plans that link repayments to drivers’ operating income, aiming to make car ownership attainable for taxi, ride-hailing, and delivery operators. Digital tools support onboarding,contract management, and payment tracking, while risk controls focus on vehicle usage data and repayment performance. GoCab collaborates with local automotive and mobility ecosystems to source vehicles and manage maintenance during the financing period. The solution targets gaps in traditional credit access by serving drivers with limited collateral or formal credit history. Through this approach, GoCab supports income generation and asset ownership for small-scale mobility businesses in regions with growing demand for transport services. | $15M | Seed | Jan 26, 2026 |  |
| Plentify | Plentify connects home appliances with cheaper cleaner energy. It does this with an intelligent residential load management platform which matches demand with clean energy supply for 75% cheaper than batteries. Plentify combines advanced hardware, AI, and user-centric design to create smart home products that delight customers while alsostrengthening electricity systems. |  | Series A | Nov 19, 2025 |  |
| Open Access Energy | Open Access Energy provides energy management software. | $1.8M | Seed | Jun 17, 2025 |  |
| Cutstruct | We build apps for building projects. Our apps are helping builders extend the value of every dollar and increasing the confidence of ordinary people to build. | $1.5M | Seed | May 26, 2025 |  |
| Kofa | Kofa is an automotive company that utilizes the latest electric battery and motor technology. The company aims to develop an affordable, sustainable and customer driven electric network in transformative energy, transport, and climate change around the globe. Kofa was founded in Ghana and is headquartered in Accra. | $3.3M | Seed | Apr 30, 2025 |  |
| Insight Terra | Insight Terra is a platform that helps in real-time monitoring and risk management of mine tailings and water. | $5.7M | Series A | Jan 21, 2025 |  |
| Cutstruct | We build apps for building projects. Our apps are helping builders extend the value of every dollar and increasing the confidence of ordinary people to build. | $250K | Seed | Aug 30, 2024 |  |
| Plentify | Plentify connects home appliances with cheaper cleaner energy. It does this with an intelligent residential load management platform which matches demand with clean energy supply for 75% cheaper than batteries. Plentify combines advanced hardware, AI, and user-centric design to create smart home products that delight customers while alsostrengthening electricity systems. |  | Venture - Series Unknown | Jul 22, 2024 |  |
| YoLa Fresh | At YoLaFresh, our mission is to revolutionize the fresh produce supply chain in Africa by leveraging technology and data to disrupt traditional distribution models. We strive to create a more efficient and transparent system that benefits all stakeholders, from farmers to retailers and consumers. Our vision is to create a world where access tofresh, high-quality produce is a universal right. We believe that by empowering farmers and retailers with innovative technology solutions, we will improve their livelihoods and make a positive impact on their communities. | $7M | Seed | May 27, 2024 |  |
| Hohm Energy | Hohm Energy is an online marketplace that connects customers with accredited solar providers, product suppliers, and financiers. It provides clients with an evolving solar purchasing experience by utilizing scalable technology that manages their entire solar transition journey from scoping for the solution, installation, ongoing operations, andmaintenance.The company was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in Gauteng, South Africa. | $8M | Seed | Feb 22, 2024 |  |

10 of 49 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Aster](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/aster-capital) — VC Fund, 11 deals together
- [EDFI ElectriFI](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/electrification-financing-initiative) — VC Fund, 6 deals together
- [Blue Haven Initiative](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/blue-haven-initiative) — VC Fund, 5 deals together
- [Investisseurs & Partenaires](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/investisseurs-and-partenaires) — VC Fund, 5 deals together
- [Électricité de France](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/edf) — VC Fund, 3 deals together
- [Fireball Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/fireball-capital) — VC Fund, 3 deals together

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## FAQ

### What does E3 Capital invest in?

E3 Capital invests primarily in Energy, Solar and Renewable Energy startups, most often at Seed and Series A stage. Most of the 49 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Kenya. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### What is E3 Capital's check size?

E3 Capital typically joins rounds of $900k–$8M at Seed, $1.8M–$7.5M at Series A and $9M–$40M at Series B. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds E3 Capital participates in.

### How do I contact E3 Capital?

Public channels for E3 Capital include LinkedIn, X (Twitter) and the website linked on this profile. For a verified work email and phone number, create a free Shizune account — contact data is searched across 20+ sources and validated before delivery, so your outreach lands in the right inbox.

### Who are the partners at E3 Capital?

The team at E3 Capital includes Paras Patel (CoFounder and Managing Partner), Vladimir Dugin (Managing Partner and CEO) and Ravinder Sikand (Senior Partner). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Aug 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.

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