WakaWaka - About the company
WakaWaka is a seed company based in Haarlem (Netherlands), founded in 2012 by Camille Van Gestel and Maurits Groen. It operates as a Manufactures solar lamps and chargers. WakaWaka has raised $1.31M in funding. The company has 3043 active competitors, including 91 funded and 112 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like d light, Ecoflow and Maxeon Solar Technologies.
Company Details
WakaWaka manufactures 'WakaWaka Light' which is a solar powered flashlight, 'WakaWaka Power' which is a solar powered charger that can charge mobile phone and 'WakaWaka Pouch' which is a waterproof pouch to keep currency note and other things which needs to be kept dry. The company presence in the developing countries of the world.
- Website
- waka-waka.com/en/
- Social
- Email ID
- *****@waka-waka.com
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2012
Location
Haarlem, Netherlands
Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$1.31M in 2 rounds
Latest Funding Round
Investors
Ranked
121st among 3043 active competitors
Employee Count
67 as on Jun 30, 2026
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WakaWaka's funding and investors
WakaWaka has raised a total funding of $1.31M over 2 rounds. Its first funding round was on Feb 02, 2012. Its latest funding round was a Seed round on Dec 06, 2016 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. WakaWaka has 3 institutional investors.
Here is the list of recent funding rounds of WakaWaka:
Date of Funding | Funding Amount | Round Name | Post-Money Valuation | Revenue Multiple | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dec 06, 2016 | 1782283 | Seed | 9310776 | 6888135 | 9814700 | 7364904 |
Feb 02, 2012 | 2623131 | Seed | 8403276 | 1951897 | 8818259 |
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WakaWaka's founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileThe founders of WakaWaka are Camille Van Gestel and Maurits Groen.
Here are the details of WakaWaka's key team members:
- Camille Van Gestel: Co-Founder & CEO of WakaWaka and founder of 1 other company. Contact Info: 1 email address
- Maurits Groen: Co-Founder of WakaWaka.
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WakaWaka's employee count trend
WakaWaka has 67 employees as of Jun 26. Here is WakaWaka's employee count trend over the years:
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WakaWaka's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of WakaWaka include d light, Ecoflow and Maxeon Solar Technologies. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of WakaWaka, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | Provider of affordable solar energy solutions and financing. This company offers solar home systems, inverters, and appliances designed for off-grid communities. It also provides accessible financing options, such as PayGo, to expand access to clean energy. The company focuses on last-mile delivery to reach underserved areas and employs innovative product designs. Its offerings aim to improve lives by fostering education, health, and economic opportunity. | $118M | 77/100 | ||
2nd | Ecoflow 2017, San Jose (United States), Series B | Provider of portable power stations, solar generators, and home backup systems | $104M | 73/100 | |
3rd | Maxeon Solar Technologies 2020, Singapore (Singapore), Public | Manufacturer of solar panels and energy solutions for various customers | $200M | 63/100 | |
4th | Goal Zero 2010, Salt Lake City (United States), Acquired | Manufacturer of portable power stations, solar generators, and home backup systems | $13.4M | 61/100 | |
5th | ZOLA Electric 2011, Amsterdam (Netherlands), Series E | Provider of solar installation and upgradation services for rural customers | $158M | 61/100 | |
6th | Provider of cutting-edge home and business energy solutions | - | - | 60/100 | |
7th |  Eni Plenitude 2021, San Donato Milanese (Italy), Late Stage | Manufacturer of solar powered products | - | 59/100 | |
8th | Australian Premium Solar 2013, Ahmedabad (India), Public | Manufacturer of solar panels and other renewable energy products | - | - | 59/100 |
9th | Sahaj Solar 2010, Ahmedabad (India), Public | Manufacturer of solar modules and renewable energy systems | $682K | 58/100 | |
10th |  Silver Pumps & Motors 1981, Rajkot (India), Series C | Manufacturer of diverse electrical products, agricultural equipment, and solar solutions | $125M | 58/100 | |
121st | WakaWaka 2012, Haarlem (Netherlands), Seed | Manufactures solar lamps and chargers | $1.31M | 36/100 |
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