SimuSolar
Wilmington, US · Founded 2014 · Delaware corporation
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Simusolar provides affordable solar-powered irrigation systems, agricultural processing machines, and off-grid standalone systems, along with installation, maintenance, and financing options. Operating since 2016, it serves farmers, homes, and businesses across communities in Africa.
Founders & leadership
SimuSolar was founded in 2014 by Marianne Walpert and Michael Kuntz.
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Marianne WalpertinCo-founderDirector of SimuSolar, which provides solar-powered irrigation systems and off-grid energy solutions in Africa. She has experience in business development across renewable energy and photovoltaic sectors.
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Michael KuntzCo-founder
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VINCENT SSEREMBANamed on SEC filing
Board
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Wanji Ng'ang'aBoard director
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Christophe GuissetBoard director
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Anne Amanda BangasserBoard director
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Paul DeteringBoard director
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$1.6M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2015–2026
▶$250KraisedJun 2026 · 1 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$250KraisedJun 2026 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Wanji Ng'ang'aDirector
- Marianne WalpertDirector
- Christophe GuissetDirector
- Anne Amanda BangasserDirector
- Paul DeteringDirector
- Michael KuntzExecutive Officer
- VINCENT SSEREMBAExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $2M
- Amount sold
- $250K
- First sale
- May 2026
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$750KraisedMar 2020 · 1 investors · OtherRule 506(c)
▶$750KraisedMar 2020 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(c)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Michael KuntzExecutive Officer, Director
- Marianne WalpertExecutive Officer, Director
- Eric LuyangiDirector
- Offering amount
- $3M
- Amount sold
- $750K
- First sale
- Mar 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06c
▶$470KraisedJul 2018 · 7 investors · Other EnergyRule 506(b)
▶$470KraisedJul 2018 · 7 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- MICHAEL KUNTZExecutive Officer
- Marianne WalpertExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $1.1M
- Amount sold
- $470K
- Minimum investment
- $10K
- First sale
- Jul 2017
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2014
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$100KraisedMay 2016 · 2 investors · Other EnergyRule 506(b)
▶$100KraisedMay 2016 · 2 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Marianne WalpertExecutive Officer
- Michael KuntzExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $750K
- Amount sold
- $100K
- Minimum investment
- $10K
- First sale
- Mar 2015
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2014
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Frequently asked questions
- What does SimuSolar do?
- Simusolar provides affordable solar-powered irrigation systems, agricultural processing machines, and off-grid standalone systems, along with installation, maintenance, and financing options. Operating since 2016, it serves farmers, homes, and businesses across communities in Africa.
- Who founded SimuSolar?
- SimuSolar was founded by Marianne Walpert, Michael Kuntz in 2014.
- How much funding has SimuSolar raised?
- SimuSolar has disclosed $1.6M raised across 4 rounds.
- Where is SimuSolar headquartered?
- SimuSolar is headquartered in Wilmington, US.
