d.light Design

San Francisco, USAstore.dlight.com/1expert edge

Global leader in affordable solar-powered solutions for off-grid markets, founded in 2007. The company manufactures and distributes solar lanterns, radios, TVs, and fans through a network of 100+ distributors, reaching 175 million people across 70 countries.

Why interesting to a deal team

Doug Ricket served as prior Engineering Director before founding PayJoy, signaling deep expertise in hardware/software integration and emerging market distribution. The company's proven manufacturing and distribution model is relevant for equipment-focused PE strategies.

Experts connected to this company

Doug RicketPrior Engineering Director before founding PayJoy

Doug Ricket

Founder & CEO

PayJoy

FounderSan Francisco

Ricket built PayJoy into a profitable, ~$650M-revenue emerging-markets lender using patented phone-collateral tech, making him a rare proof point in specialty consumer finance at scale.

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store.dlight.com
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ashden.org/awards/winners/d-light

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