Bboxx
Bboxx is a data-driven super platform connecting consumers and deploying innovative products across Africa.
Last updated September 15, 2026
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Overview
Bboxx describes itself as a data-driven super platform that transforms lives and unlocks potential by connecting consumers and deploying innovative products across Africa. It provides technology and financing to millions, working alongside governments and international partners on clean energy, clean cooking, smartphones, and e-mobility access. The company was started over a decade ago by co-founders Mansoor Hamayun, Chris Baker-Brian and Laurent Van Houcke after graduating from Imperial College London, and has grown to a global company of 4,000 employees. It partners with organisations such as EDF and Orange and is backed by investors including Mitsubishi Corporation.
History
Bboxx was founded over a decade ago by three co-founders, Mansoor Hamayun, Chris Baker-Brian and Laurent Van Houcke, after they graduated from Imperial College London. They began exploring energy solutions to provide electricity and other utilities to the millions without them, and developed a sustainable, affordable, commercial solution connecting customers with reliable access to clean energy, clean cooking, smartphones, e-mobility and selected financial products. Since then Bboxx has grown to a global company of 4,000 employees. It works alongside governments and international partners, including partnerships with EDF and Orange, and is backed by investors including Mitsubishi Corporation.
Products and positioning
A data-driven super platform transforming lives and unlocking potential by connecting consumers and deploying innovative products across Africa.
Product categories. clean energy · clean cooking · smartphones · e-mobility · selected financial products · solar-powered water-pumps · Solar Home System
Recent events
Bboxx and Togo announce pay-as-you-go smartphone agreement[6]
Reported:
The Government of Togo and Bboxx announced a memorandum of understanding to sell smartphones in Togo on a pay-as-you-go basis. The rollout is expected in 2022.
- Unconfirmed
Bboxx secures debt financing for DRC operations[7]
Reported:
Bboxx secured debt financing from FEI OGEF to accelerate its operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Bboxx launches bPower20[8]
Reported:
Bboxx launched bPower20, a solar energy product designed to power rural households and micro-businesses. The product was to roll out initially in Rwanda, Kenya and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- Unconfirmed
Bboxx signs agreement with DRC government[9]
Reported:
Bboxx signed an MoU with the DRC government concerning work to expand access to electricity in the country.
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