This case study describes the dilemma about the scaling up issues faced by a social enterprise. SELCO is a for profit enterprise engaged in providing solar lights to rural households in the state of Karnataka, India. The case study gives an opportunity to highlight the divergence and convergence of passion and interest of the social entrepreneur and the expectations of the financiers of such ventures. Through the story of Harish Hande, the Founder, the case study looks at the various strategies that SELCO undertook for scaling up its activities in other states, broaden the product portfolio and bring in fresh investment to maximize profit and turn the enterprise into a full-blown profit making entity.