Meet Plentify

We exist to enable utilities to deliver affordable, reliable, and clean energy for all.

The problem

Clean energy isn’t always available when homes need it, leading to higher costs, dirtier power, and a strained grid.

The idea

Make it as simple as possible for homes to use cleaner, cheaper energy when they need it most.

The outcome

Smart home energy solutions that tens of thousands of people use to save money, cut emissions, and strengthen the grid.

Founders and Advisors

Jon-Kornik-Plentify
Kailas-Nair-Plentify
Jay-Taneja-Plentify

Jon Kornik
Chief Executive Officer

Led Google’s energy business in Africa. Echoing Green Fellow and Archbishop Tutu Leadership Fellow.

Kailas Nair
Chief Growth Officer

Led Vitality’s insurtech business in North America. 6 years as management consultant at McKinsey & Company.

Jay Taneja
Machine Learning Advisor

Associate Professor at University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Led energy team at IBM Research Africa.

Jill-Macari
Alistair-Pott-Plentify

Jill Macari
Financial Advisor

CFO at VEIR. Directed climate tech investments for Walton Enterprises and Omidyar Network, and served on micro utility boards.

Alistair Pott
Product Advisor

Product Leader at Google, Facebook, Stripe and Zappos. Former technology consultant at Accenture.

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team

Jon-Kornik-Plentify

Jon Kornik
Chief Executive Officer

Led Google’s energy business in Africa. Echoing Green Fellow and Archbishop Tutu Leadership Fellow.

Kailas-Nair-Plentify

Kailas Nair
Chief Growth Officer

Led Vitality’s insurtech business in North America. 6 years as management consultant at McKinsey & Company.

Jay-Taneja-Plentify

Jay Taneja
Machine Learning Advisor

Associate Professor at University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Led energy team at IBM Research Africa.

Jill-Macari

Jill Macari
Financial Advisor

CFO at VEIR. Directed climate tech investments for Walton Enterprises and Omidyar Network, and served on micro utility boards.

Alistair-Pott-Plentify

Alistair Pott
Product Advisor

Product Leader at Google, Facebook, Stripe and Zappos. Former technology consultant at Accenture.

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team

Will you join the movement?

Plentify’s efforts have earned the recognition, trust, and support of several leading global organisations. Join us in creating the energy system that the world needs.

  • 2017

    Echoing Green

    World’s leading angel investor in social impact startups.

    Plentify’s relationship: Fellow

    Find out more

  • 2017

    Tamer Fund

    The Tamer Fund for Social Ventures provides seed grants to social and environmental ventures.

    Plentify’s relationship: Grant recipient

    Find out more

  • 2018

    The African Entrepreneurship Award

    Africa’s largest, private sector award focused on helping businesses that use technology.

    Plentify’s relationship: Winner

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  • 2019

    EDF

    One of the world’s largest utilities and renewable energy producers. Pulse is their annual energy innovation competition.

    Plentify’s relationship: 
    Finalist: UK, 2020  
    Winner, Southern Africa 2019

    Find out more

  • 2020

    GIZ

    The GIZ implements the South African German Energy Programme (SAGEN), in conjunction with the DMRE, SALGA, Eskom and the National Treasury.

    Plentify’s relationship: Partner

    Find out more

  • 2020

    City of Cape Town

    Second-largest economic centre in South Africa, contributing 10% of the national GDP and home to 4 million residents.

    Plentify’s relationship: Project partner

  • 2021

    World Alliance for Efficient Solutions

    Non-profit organisation launched at the Bonn Climate Conference to bring together the main actors in the field of clean technologies

    Plentify’s relationship: Member

  • 2021

    The Diamond List

    The Diamond List is an exclusive and global group of game-changing climate ventures deemed investment-ready and poised for impact.

    Plentify’s relationship: Portfolio company

  • 2021

    CSIR

    The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research is South Africa’s premier scientific R&D organisation, and the largest R&D organisation in Africa.

    Plentify’s relationship: Partner

  • 2021

    EEP

    The Energy and Environment Partnership Trust Fund (EEP) is managed by the Nordic Development Fund and provides financing to innovative clean energy projects and technologies.

    Plentify’s relationship: Portfolio company

    Find out more

  • 2021

    Third Sphere

    Top North American early stage climate VC firm.

    Plentify’s relationship: Portfolio company

    Find out more

  • 2021

    Simple Capital

    Investor focused on early stage hyper-growth companies.

    Plentify’s relationship: Portfolio company

    Find out more

  • 2021

    URBAN-X

    World-renowned accelerator for urbantech solutions which make cities more sustainable, livable, and resilient.

    Plentify’s relationship: Portfolio company

    Find out more

  • 2022

    Global Startup Awards

    The world’s largest independent startup competition, covering 124+ countries.

    Plentify’s relationship:
    Top South Africa startup
    African Founder of the Year

    Find out more

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  • Echoing Green

    World’s leading angel investor in social impact startups.

    Plentify’s relationship: Fellow

    Find out more

  • Tamer Fund

    The Tamer Fund for Social Ventures provides seed grants to social and environmental ventures.

    Plentify’s relationship: Grant recipient

    Find out more

  • The African Entrepreneurship Award

    Africa’s largest, private sector award focused on helping businesses that use technology.

    Plentify’s relationship: Winner

    Find out more

  • EDF

    One of the world’s largest utilities and renewable energy producers. Pulse is their annual energy innovation competition.

    Plentify’s relationship: 
    Finalist: UK, 2020  
    Winner, Southern Africa 2019

    Find out more

  • GIZ

    The GIZ implements the South African German Energy Programme (SAGEN), in conjunction with the DMRE, SALGA, Eskom and the National Treasury.

    Plentify’s relationship: Partner

    Find out more

  • City of Cape Town

    Second-largest economic centre in South Africa, contributing 10% of the national GDP and home to 4 million residents.

    Plentify’s relationship: Project partner

  • World Alliance for Efficient Solutions

    Non-profit organisation launched at the Bonn Climate Conference to bring together the main actors in the field of clean technologies

    Plentify’s relationship: Member

  • The Diamond List

    The Diamond List is an exclusive and global group of game-changing climate ventures deemed investment-ready and poised for impact.

    Plentify’s relationship: Portfolio company

  • CSIR

    The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research is South Africa’s premier scientific R&D organisation, and the largest R&D organisation in Africa.

    Plentify’s relationship: Partner

  • EEP

    The Energy and Environment Partnership Trust Fund (EEP) is managed by the Nordic Development Fund and provides financing to innovative clean energy projects and technologies.

    Plentify’s relationship: Portfolio company

    Find out more

  • Third Sphere

    Top North American early stage climate VC firm.

    Plentify’s relationship: Portfolio company

    Find out more

  • Simple Capital

    Investor focused on early stage hyper-growth companies.

    Plentify’s relationship: Portfolio company

    Find out more

  • URBAN-X

    World-renowned accelerator for urbantech solutions which make cities more sustainable, livable, and resilient.

    Plentify’s relationship: Portfolio company

    Find out more

  • Global Startup Awards

    The world’s largest independent startup competition, covering 124+ countries.

    Plentify’s relationship:
    Top South Africa startup
    African Founder of the Year

    Find out more