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$50K–$3M (angel to growth stage)
All On is an independent impact investing company seeded with funding from Shell, focused exclusively on increasing access to commercial energy products and services for underserved off-grid markets in Nigeria, with a special focus on the Niger Delta. With an expanded fund of $25 million and a portfolio of 30+ companies, All On invests in scalable business models for last-mile energy access including solar home systems, clean cooking, and productive-use energy solutions. All On supports 8-10 new off-grid energy companies annually through equity, debt, and grant instruments.
Equity investment ($100K–$3M)
Debt financing matched to enterprise needs
Grant support for early-stage ventures
Technical assistance and capacity building
Access to All On's 30+ company portfolio network
Connection to Shell Foundation and broader energy access ecosystem
Impact measurement and reporting support
Off-Grid Solar
Solar Home Systems
Clean Cooking
Productive-Use Energy
Energy-as-a-Service
Mini-Grids
Off-grid energy entrepreneurs in Nigeria with existing customer base or clear pathway to revenue. Scalable business models for last-mile energy access, including solar home systems, clean cooking solutions, productive-use energy, and mini-grids. Strong emphasis on gender inclusion and Niger Delta communities.
Technical assistance, capacity building, portfolio company networking, impact measurement support, connections to Shell Foundation ecosystem, follow-on investment for scaling companies.
Nigeria-only geographic focus. Not a Shell subsidiary — independent entity seeded by Shell. Website is all-on.com (not allon.ng as previously listed). Fund size is $25M, not unlimited.
All On is the premier impact investor for off-grid energy in Nigeria — if you're in this space, they should be your first call. They invest across the full stack: debt, equity, and grants matched to your stage. The portfolio network (Arnergy, Auxano, Lumos, GVE, ICE Solar) is genuinely collaborative. Gender lens is real — women-led energy enterprises get strong consideration. Niger Delta focus means companies serving that region have an edge.
2016
Active Since
Yes
Deploying
Arnergy (solar home systems, $30M+ raised), Auxano Solar (Nigeria's first private solar PV manufacturer), Lumos (solar home systems), GVE Projects, ICE Solar Commercial Power ($250K follow-on in Nov 2025). During COVID-19, All On gave NGN 180M to Auxano, Arnergy, GVE, and Lumos to power 9 emergency health centres across Nigeria.