Mukuru Clean Stoves
Advise on Establishing a U.S. Entity
Summary:
Assist a social enterprise producing efficient cookstoves in Africa on establishing a U.S. entity to attract partners/investors.
Referred by:
Jurisdictions: U.S.
About the Organization: Mukuru Clean Stoves (MCS) designs, manufactures, and distributes improved, efficient, and reliable cookstoves. MCS makes its stoves with locally sourced recycled metal and distributes them through networks of local women business owners and micro-finance institutions. Their vision is to significantly reduce household air pollution in underserved markets in Africa.
Legal Entity Type: Hybrid (nonprofit + for-profit affiliates)
SDG(s):Affordable and Clean Energy, Decent Work and Economic Growth, End Poverty, Gender Equality, Good Health and Well Being, Life on Land (sustainability of ecosystems), Partnerships to achieve the Goals, Reduced Inequalities, Responsible Consumption and Production, Sustainable Cities and Communities
Legal Issue(s):
Mukuru Clean Stoves has both a registered for-profit and non-profit entity in Kenya. They are now looking to expand into the U.S., to attract more partners/investors for their innovative cookstove technology. They are currently seeking a comprehensive consultation to discuss what entity structure best fits their needs and, if possible, assistance with the registration itself. They are also seeking to patent their technology in the U.S., (a separate matter on this Digest) and will need the U.S. entity established so that it can own the IP.