Angaza

Angaza is a for-profit social enterprise and a leading B2B Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company based in San Francisco, California.

Founded in 2010, Angaza specializes in Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) technology that empowers businesses in emerging markets to sell essential products to unbanked consumers. The company transitioned from manufacturing solar lights to providing a comprehensive technology platform that supports cloud-based metering, monitoring, and customer management solutions for the solar and clean energy sectors. Angaza's core offerings include a PAYG software platform that enables distributors to implement incremental payment plans for products like solar home systems and clean cookstoves. The platform also features IoT and mobile integration for remote monitoring and customer payment options. With a focus on financial inclusion, Angaza serves over 200 partners across 40-50 countries, helping nearly 1.9 million families access vital products. The company has received recognition for its impact, including the 2018 Skoll Award for Entrepreneurship.