Who we are
Plentify is a smart energy company that makes affordable, reliable and clean electricity a reality for everyone. Our team fuses advanced hardware, artificial intelligence and user-centric design to create smart home products that delight our customers and strengthen electricity systems for everyone.
Plentify is based in South Africa and the United States, and our well-rounded team of energy, data science, hardware, software and business experts serve customers from all around the world. We reinvest the majority of our profits to further our mission.
Unlock
meaningful value for our customers
Serve
a delightful user experience
Strengthen
the energy system for all
Our story
Plentify was born out of need. Plentify’s founders grew up in South Africa, and in 2008, rolling blackouts began. The country’s energy system continued to deteriorate almost as fast as tariffs rose, making its power supply increasingly unreliable and unaffordable – as it stands today.
South Africa’s situation is not unique. Electricity grids around the globe are under immense pressure as rapid urbanisation and climate change strain them in new ways, and renewable energy solutions struggle to integrate into existing systems. It’s clear that utilities worldwide need to adapt to a quickly and dramatically-changing future.
Having experienced the impact of these changes first-hand, the Plentify team banded together to tackle pressing energy challenges through their unique mix of skills. We firmly believe that a smarter, cleaner and cheaper energy system is key to enabling societal and planetary resilience.
Founders and Advisors
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.
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2017
Echoing Green
World’s leading angel investor in social impact startups.
Plentify’s relationship: Fellow
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2017
Tamer Fund
The Tamer Fund for Social Ventures provides seed grants to social and environmental ventures.
Plentify’s relationship: Grant recipient
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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 -
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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2021
Third Sphere
Top North American early stage climate VC firm.
Plentify’s relationship: Portfolio company
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2021
Simple Capital
Investor focused on early stage hyper-growth companies.
Plentify’s relationship: Portfolio company
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2021
URBAN-X
World-renowned accelerator for urbantech solutions which make cities more sustainable, livable, and resilient.
Plentify’s relationship: Portfolio company
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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
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Echoing Green
World’s leading angel investor in social impact startups.
Plentify’s relationship: Fellow
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Tamer Fund
The Tamer Fund for Social Ventures provides seed grants to social and environmental ventures.
Plentify’s relationship: Grant recipient
-
The African Entrepreneurship Award
Africa’s largest, private sector award focused on helping businesses that use technology.
Plentify’s relationship: Winner
-
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 -
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
-
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
-
Third Sphere
Top North American early stage climate VC firm.
Plentify’s relationship: Portfolio company
-
Simple Capital
Investor focused on early stage hyper-growth companies.
Plentify’s relationship: Portfolio company
-
URBAN-X
World-renowned accelerator for urbantech solutions which make cities more sustainable, livable, and resilient.
Plentify’s relationship: Portfolio company
-
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