About
Factor[e] is an impact investment platform that identifies and invests in solutions to the world’s toughest climate and development problems. Operating at the intersection of risk capital, technology, and frontier markets, they find global innovations with application in emerging economies.
Project Focus
Shell Foundation is a long-standing funding partner of Factor[e]. With over a decade of partnership, Shell Foundation is providing Factor[e] with capital and support to identify, incubate, and invest into several technologies aligned to Shell Foundation’s strategy and customer focus.
Insights and impact
Latest news and updates
Fostering Innovation
Micro-Entrepreneurs
India
Clean Cooking
From flame to plug: what India’s micro-food vendors tell us about the commercial future of clean cooking
New research shows how electric cooking is improving productivity, incomes, and working conditions for micro-food vendors across India.
18th March 2026
Gender
Micro-Entrepreneurs
East Africa
West Africa
Clean Cooking
Cold Storage
Smart Energy Systems
What gender-responsive financing can unlock for women entrepreneurs
A Gender Results-Based Financing pilot shows how targeted incentives can unlock income growth, resilience, and opportunity for women entrepreneurs.
08th March 2026