# Vladimir Dugin

> Vladimir Dugin is a seed investor at E3 Capital backing Solar, Energy and FinTech. See 6 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: Angel Investor
- Fund: [E3 Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/energy-access-ventures)
- Total investments: 6
- Last investment: Jan 2026
- Lead investor: 100%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vova-vladimir-dugin-85a32116

Vladimir Dugin is a seed investor at E3 Capital focused on Solar and Energy. Vladimir Dugin is based out of Kenya and is the Managing Partner and CEO of E3 Capital and also works as a Board Member of GoCab. Vladimir previously worked at InspiraFarms as a Board Member. Vladimir Dugin attended INSEAD.

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Solar | 2 | 33% |
| Energy | 2 | 33% |
| FinTech | 2 | 33% |
| Financial Services | 2 | 33% |
| Finance | 1 | 17% |

8 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seed | 3 | 50% |
| Series A | 1 | 17% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mali | 1 | 17% |
| South Africa | 1 | 17% |
| United States | 1 | 17% |
| Côte d'Ivoire | 1 | 17% |

## 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 |  |
| 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 |  |
| Untapped Global | Untapped Global connects frontier market innovators to global investors through online and in-person platforms. Its platform The Nest is a monthly event series taking place both in-person and online, giving founders access to international investors, while Untapped Invest is a Smart Asset Financing™ platform enabling global investors to tap intothe $4T opportunity in the fastest-growing economies.The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | $3M | Seed | Sep 20, 2023 |  |
| SolarX Africa | SolarX commercial and industrial (C&I) solar company that provides clean and efficient solar solutions, through leasing options in frontier markets. |  | Series A | May 19, 2021 |  |
| SolarX Africa | SolarX commercial and industrial (C&I) solar company that provides clean and efficient solar solutions, through leasing options in frontier markets. |  | Series A | May 19, 2021 |  |
| SolarX Africa | SolarX commercial and industrial (C&I) solar company that provides clean and efficient solar solutions, through leasing options in frontier markets. |  | Series A | Jul 07, 2020 |  |

6 of 6 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [4DX Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/4dx-ventures) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [BREEGA](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/breega-capital) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [British International Investment](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/cdc-group) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Climate Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/climate-capital) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [E4EAfrica](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/e4eafrica) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Ground Squirrel Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/ground-squirrel-ventures) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

## About E3 Capital

VC Fund · Paris, France

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.

3 contacts available at E3 Capital.

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

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## FAQ

### What does Vladimir Dugin invest in?

Vladimir Dugin invests primarily in Solar, Energy and FinTech startups, most often at Seed and Series A stage. Most of the 6 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Mali. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### When did Vladimir Dugin last invest?

The most recent investment recorded for Vladimir Dugin closed in Jan 2026. Shizune tracks 6 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.

### 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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