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Differ is continuously seeking to invest in start-upcompanies working to implementsmall-scale carbon reduction technologies and projects. Our main focus is on well-tested and established technologies in areas such as electricity generation using renewable energy sources, energy efficiency and waste management.
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Mandatory Requirements
| Stage | Stage 3: Proof of Concept and Stage 4: Transition to Scale | |
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| Region | Low and Middle Income Countries | |
| Country | N/A | |
| Focus Areas | Energy |
The target company must be at anearly development stage. However, we will consider proposals (e.g. on joint ventures) from more established companies as long as they involve the establishment of a new company or concepts.
We have a preference for companieslocated in developing countries, but will also consider investing in companies in industrialised countries as long as their business focuses on developing countries or has considerable potential for being further developed through focusing on developing countries.Differ will therefore focus on selected, rapidly growing developing countries, primarily in Africa and Asia.
We have a preference for companieslocated in developing countries, but will also consider investing in companies in industrialised countries as long as their business focuses on developing countries or has considerable potential for being further developed through focusing on developing countries.Differ will therefore focus on selected, rapidly growing developing countries, primarily in Africa and Asia.
Other Requirements
| Potential for Scale | The companies Differ decides to invest in must therefore have a scalable technology and business strategy. | REQUIRED | |
| Other | We seek deals where weprovide a combination ofcash and sweat equity, andtake anactive rolein business development. |
Application Directions
For any enquiries regarding investments, please contact us oninvestments@differgroup.com