Hugh Whalan, Founder of PEG

About Hugh Whalan

Hugh Whalan is the CEO and co-founder of PEG Africa, a pay-as-you-go solar company founded in 2013 and focused on West Africa. He leads the company's expansion across Ivory Coast, Ghana, and Senegal, overseeing a team of 1,000 staff. He has been instrumental in securing $50 million in total funding for PEG Africa over four years, including a $25 million Series C round in March 2019.

Hugh Whalan at a glance

• Company: PEG
• Total raised: $50M
• Latest round: Series C
• Investors: CDC Group, Energy Access Ventures, Blue Haven Initiative, I&P Afrique Entrepreneurs, Acumen Fund, Total Energy Ventures
• Location: Accra, Ghana

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