Acquisition CleanTech MEGA DEAL

$50M

Daystar Power

Nigeria February 2022 West Africa

About this Deal

Daystar Power was acquired by Shell for ~$50M to scale solar in West Africa.

Investors

Lead: Shell

Shell

Other Rounds by Daystar Power

Acquisition $50M Feb 2022

Deal Details

Amount$50M

TypeAcquisition

InstrumentEquity

SectorCleanTech

FounderMale-led

StatusClosed

Company

Daystar Power
Startup · Lagos

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