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Plentify, a climate tech company specializing in smart energy solutions, has secured new funding to support its expansion into international markets, particularly targeting regions with high solar adoption rates such as Australia and the United States.
The funding will enable Plentify to tap into these key markets, known for their robust solar energy adoption and favorable regulatory environments. The expansion is backed by a team of experts from top organizations, including Google, Tesla, Meta, NASA, Discovery Vitality, and McKinsey.
Company Background and Mission
Founded in 2017 by Jon Kornik and Kailas Nair, Plentify aims to deliver affordable, reliable, and clean electricity. The company combines advanced hardware, artificial intelligence, and user-centric design to create smart home products that enhance electricity systems. Kornik highlighted that Plentify’s residential load management platform addresses the imbalance between energy demand and clean energy supply at a fraction of the cost of traditional batteries.
Growth and Partnerships
Plentify has developed resilient and adaptable technology solutions for various energy challenges over the years. The company’s growth has been bolstered through partnerships with South African firms like Balwin, a real estate company, and Wetility, a smart energy solutions provider. These partnerships have integrated Plentify’s technology with solar and battery systems to deliver affordable, clean energy.
Kailas Nair, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer, emphasized the importance of these partnerships in driving the company’s growth. Shaun Abrahamson, Managing Partner at Third Sphere, remarked that “Plentify may have cracked the code on how to architect energy management in the smart home of the future, enabling homes to cheaply and easily maximize their solar self-consumption.”
Climate Tech Investment Trends
The funding for Plentify comes amid a significant rise in investments in African climate tech startups. In 2024, these startups have attracted $325 million in funding. Over the past five years, investment in climate tech has shown remarkable growth, starting at $340 million in 2019 and reaching $1.1 billion in 2023. This trend underscores the increasing importance and potential of climate tech solutions in addressing global energy challenges.
Plentify’s latest funding round sets the stage for its expansion into global markets, reinforcing its mission to provide innovative and sustainable energy solutions worldwide.
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