Loic De Fontaubert

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📍 Greater Paris Metropolitan Region, France🔄 Updated September 2026💼 12 investments📅 11 years investing🗓 Last invested Jul 2021
VC🌍 France
12
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5
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Board Member
Jul 2021
SOLAR BROTHER est spécialisé dans la conception et la commercialisation de produits solaire à concentration.
Board Member
May 2020
Frontier Markets is the market leader in connecting rural customers with global products and services. We offer customers a range of life-improving solutions—from clean energy lighting, to household appliances, to smartphones and 4G services—so that they can build better, brighter futures for themselves and their families. And so far, we’ve connected over 700,000 households to 1MM products and services, all delivered within 48 hours to their doorsteps. The key to our success? Investing in rural women. We’ve built a network of over 30000 rural women entrepreneurs who are our on-the-ground service providers and equipped them with world-class e-commerce technology. They know our customers, because they are our customers—and can work hard to make sure their communities get what they need. Our digitized network of women can drive sales, ensure quality service, and collect valuable customer data that gives us insights to shape our product basket and marketing strategy. Our leadership team has a combined experience of 100 years of experience in rural marketing, NGO development, microfinance, rural distribution, wholesale trade, engineering, and data analytics to make the value chain work. Recognition: Winner of Global Enterprise Summit in India 2017, Forbes 30 Under 30, L'Oreal Women of Worth, UN Seed Award Winner 2015, Ashden Award Winner 2015, Social Entrepreneur of the Year 2015, 2016 by India Conclave, and more.
late stageRetail
Board Member
Aug 2019
Amped builds solar products for the billions of people who lack access to reliable energy. When it comes to solar products, there has always been a tradeoff between appliance performance and long runtimes. Amped has breakthrough solar technology called Smart Performance so you no longer have to choose. You can now have a loud, bright appliance with long evening runtimes.
 Our approach of “building better solar” quickly gained traction with customers across Africa and Southeast Asia.   Our new killer product is a Solar Generator.  It is the first Solar Generator that can compete with the common fossil fuel generator on price and performance.  Over the next five years, we aim to displace 150 million MWhr of dirty Fossil-Fuel Generators, the equivalent energy consumption of 15 million USA homes.
Board Member
Jul 2018
Husk is one of the world’s leading distributed utilities. Founded in 2008, the company provides reliable power to rural communities and businesses, entirely from renewable energy sources – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – at a price they can afford. It offers customers a flexible “pay-as-you-go” energy service, using a mobile-enabled smart metering system. It provides low-cost energy that matches the growing needs of our customers; for households, community services and productive uses. Its grid-compatible solution can be rolled out quickly and cost-effectively to support national electrification plans.
Board Member
Jul 2017
ATEC exists to decarbonise cooking - seamlessly connecting base-of-pyramid households to global carbon markets through our patented smart stoves.
Board Member
Oct 2016
Headquartered in Kampala, Uganda, Green Bio Energy Limited (GBE) is one of the first for-profit renewable energy businesses to market carbonized briquettes and improved cook stoves in East Africa. Because we are strongly convinced by the triple bottom line approach, our products, services and processes are collaboratively and innovatively designed to achieve our three goals of environmental, economic and social impact. In East Africa, expensive wood-charcoal is the fuel source used by most households, who mainly waste it in rudimentary and inefficient cookstoves. This largely participates in the ramping deforestation, increasing CO2 emissions and still widespread poverty in the region, consequences of which threaten its sustainable development. To face these challenges, GBE chose the social business model to offer low-income families access to cost-saving, eco-friendly and safe energy solutions. Under its brand Briketi™, GBE produces and distributes carbonized briquettes and improved cookstoves, based on a local content approach (local design of all products and machinery). In addition, thanks to its experienced staff now gathering expertizes in R&D, manufacturing and marketing at the BoP (Bottom of the Pyamid), GBE provides a wide range of premium business services such as training and consulting. The core values of the enterprise are Humanism, Pragmatism and Sustainability.
Board Member
Jul 2016
Bboxx is a data-driven super platform, transforming lives and unlocking potential by connecting consumers and deploying innovative products across Africa. Bboxx is championing the economic empowerment of Africa, accelerating the transition to the digital economy and creating new markets. We have built Bboxx Pulse®, a fully integrated operating system, and combined it with an extensive on-the-ground network to connect customers with clean energy, clean cooking, smartphones, e-mobility and selected financial products – many for the first time. We are connecting both underserved rural communities and aspiring urban ones with a highly convenient and affordable way to access life-changing solutions, through last mile logistics and data-powered innovative financing methods. We offer our services on a pay-as-you-go basis to households, businesses, and communities, enabling African consumers to unlock their potential. We build strategic partnerships with investors, utilities providers, global companies, and governments to accelerate growth and provide a wide range of products to consumers in Africa. Our partners are seizing a massive market opportunity by plugging into Bboxx – developed through green tech and big data and designed for scale. Following the successful acquisition of solar energy frontrunner PEG Africa in 2022, Bboxx is now positively impacting the lives of more than 3.6 million people in 10 operating markets, directly contributing to 11 of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Bboxx and its group of companies is one of the largest networks in Africa, with over 4,000 staff across Africa and offices in the UK and Asia.
Board Member
Jul 2016
PEG Africa is a leader in deploying and financing solar to households and SMEs in West Africa. Via its PAYG financing model, it enables customers to replace their perpetual spending on poor-quality polluting fuels such as kerosene and diesel with solar energy. PEG is currently serving hundreds of thousands of daily users in Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire, Senegal and Mali, and has recently expanded its financing and deployment capabilities to include solar water irrigation and bigger solar power systems for SMEs WE ARE HIRING NOW. Please get in touch at info@pegafrica.com or check out our jobs page at https://pegafrica.bamboohr.com/jobs/ to join us.
Board Member
Oct 2015
Driving Regenerative Agriculture & Climate Solutions 🌱🌍 Welcome to Sistema.bio! We are a leading social enterprise dedicated to addressing poverty, food security, and climate change through innovative biodigester technology, training, and financing. Our mission is to empower farmers worldwide by providing access to high-quality, affordable biodigesters that convert waste into renewable energy and organic fertilizer. Why partner with Us? 🤝 -Transforming Lives: Working with small-holder farmers globally, we help them reduce their carbon footprint, increase productivity, and create a healthier and sustainable environment on their farms. -Proven Track Record: Established in 2010 in Central Mexico, with over 13 years of successful operations, we now serve 63,363 farms in 31 countries. Our vision is even more ambitious - to reach 100 million farmers, covering 15% of the worlds farmland with clean energy and sustainable agricultural practices. -Aligning with Global Climate Goals: Committed to making a significant impact, we aim to positively impact 1.5 million people (290,000 farms) by 2025, reducing 5 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions, and creating over US$100 million in net positive economic benefits in rural economies. By 2030, we aspire to reduce 1% of the annual global GHG emissions. Our Impact So Far 🌟 Biodigesters Installed: 63,363 People Impacted with Clean-Renewable Energy & Fertilizer: 375,612 Waste Treated: 29 Million+ tons CO2e Mitigated: 633,000+ tons Join Us in Making a Difference 💪 At Sistema.bio, we believe that collaboration is the key to real change. We actively seek partnerships with organizations and enterprises that share our vision of implementing biogas and carbon programs with farmers in their communities. Connect with us today and be part of the solution to build a sustainable and thriving future for all. Lets drive success together empowering farmers for a resilient planet. 🌿🌎. ✉️Contact Us: partnerships@sistema.bio
Board Member
Jun 2015
Over 1.2 billion people lack access to electricity worldwide and in Mexico alone, more than 2 million are not connected to the electricity grid . These rural households light their homes with candles, diesel or other light sources that can have a negative impact on their health and the environment. Our solution is simple: changing those sources for renewable energy and providing much better lighting quality with our affordable solar home systems. After nine years of working with the base of the socioeconomic pyramid, we have developed a comprehensive model designed to fulfill our mission: fighting poverty through the supply of clean energy. Our model is based in four key pillars: - Product configuration for off-grid needs - Last-mile customer care - Inclusive financing - Social empowerment Our vision: All Mexicans with access to affordable and clean energy.
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2021
Board Member
Jul 2021
SOLAR BROTHER est spécialisé dans la conception et la commercialisation de produits solaire à concentration.
2020
Board Member
May 2020
Frontier Markets is the market leader in connecting rural customers with global products and services. We offer customers a range of life-improving solutions—from clean energy lighting, to household appliances, to smartphones and 4G services—so that they can build better, brighter futures for themselves and their families. And so far, we’ve connected over 700,000 households to 1MM products and services, all delivered within 48 hours to their doorsteps. The key to our success? Investing in rural women. We’ve built a network of over 30000 rural women entrepreneurs who are our on-the-ground service providers and equipped them with world-class e-commerce technology. They know our customers, because they are our customers—and can work hard to make sure their communities get what they need. Our digitized network of women can drive sales, ensure quality service, and collect valuable customer data that gives us insights to shape our product basket and marketing strategy. Our leadership team has a combined experience of 100 years of experience in rural marketing, NGO development, microfinance, rural distribution, wholesale trade, engineering, and data analytics to make the value chain work. Recognition: Winner of Global Enterprise Summit in India 2017, Forbes 30 Under 30, L'Oreal Women of Worth, UN Seed Award Winner 2015, Ashden Award Winner 2015, Social Entrepreneur of the Year 2015, 2016 by India Conclave, and more.
late stageRetail
2019
Board Member
Aug 2019
Amped builds solar products for the billions of people who lack access to reliable energy. When it comes to solar products, there has always been a tradeoff between appliance performance and long runtimes. Amped has breakthrough solar technology called Smart Performance so you no longer have to choose. You can now have a loud, bright appliance with long evening runtimes.
 Our approach of “building better solar” quickly gained traction with customers across Africa and Southeast Asia.   Our new killer product is a Solar Generator.  It is the first Solar Generator that can compete with the common fossil fuel generator on price and performance.  Over the next five years, we aim to displace 150 million MWhr of dirty Fossil-Fuel Generators, the equivalent energy consumption of 15 million USA homes.
2018
Board Member
Jul 2018
Husk is one of the world’s leading distributed utilities. Founded in 2008, the company provides reliable power to rural communities and businesses, entirely from renewable energy sources – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – at a price they can afford. It offers customers a flexible “pay-as-you-go” energy service, using a mobile-enabled smart metering system. It provides low-cost energy that matches the growing needs of our customers; for households, community services and productive uses. Its grid-compatible solution can be rolled out quickly and cost-effectively to support national electrification plans.
2017
Board Member
Jul 2017
ATEC exists to decarbonise cooking - seamlessly connecting base-of-pyramid households to global carbon markets through our patented smart stoves.
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