Tech Company Financing Transactions

Sun King Funding Round

Sun King, based in Chicago, secured $70 million from LeapFrog Investments and private investors.

Transaction Overview

Company Name
Announced On
12/15/2022
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$70,000,000
Round
Series D
Investors

LeapFrog Investments (Lead Investor)

Proceeds Purpose
The company intends to use the funds to make consumer-financed solar power available to consumers across Africa and Asia.

Company Information

Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Alternative Energy
Mailing Address
201 W Lake St. 101
Chicago, IL 60606
USA
Email Address
Overview
Sun King (formerly Greenlight Planet) distributes, installs and finances solar home energy products. Sun King Solar Lights and Solar Phone Chargers are the must have portable, rechargeable and durable lighting and charging solution for your next adventure.
Profile
Sun King LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
Sun King Company Twitter Account
Company News
Sun King News
Facebook
Sun King on Facebook
YouTube
Sun King on YouTube

Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Patrick Walsh
  Patrick Walsh LinkedIn Profile  Patrick Walsh Twitter Account  Patrick Walsh News  Patrick Walsh on Facebook
Co-Founder
Mayank Sekhsaria
  Mayank Sekhsaria LinkedIn Profile  Mayank Sekhsaria Twitter Account  Mayank Sekhsaria News  Mayank Sekhsaria on Facebook
Co-Founder
Anish Thakkar
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Controller
Hiral Thakkar
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VP - Bus. Development
Radhika Thakkar
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VP - Product Management
Roy Luo
  Roy Luo LinkedIn Profile  Roy Luo Twitter Account  Roy Luo News  Roy Luo on Facebook


 

 

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