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Plentify gets 50% oversubscribed funding to expand in SA and internationally

Modupeoluwa Olalere by Modupeoluwa Olalere
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Plentify, a leading climate tech business, has closed a funding round that has oversubscribed 50% of the total. The money will help the company grow in South Africa and expand internationally.

“Whether you’re fixing South Africa’s weak grid or transitioning to clean energy like every country, the fundamental problem is a mismatch between energy demand and supply. According to Jon Kornik, co-founder and CEO of Plentify, their residential load management tool solves this issue by 75% less than the price of batteries.

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Streamlining Energy Usage with Plentify Products

plentify’s solutions enable appliances to receive energy at appropriate times. This ensures that machines do what they’re supposed to, save a lot of money on energy bills by being more efficient, and use the least amount of energy possible when clean energy is available and the most when it’s not. This is shown by their most popular product, HotBot, which works with electric water heaters to make the best use of energy and help create a virtual power plant that moves energy use from times when it’s most expensive to times when it’s easiest to get green energy.

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“Plentify has made a product that could change how people use energy in their homes in South Africa and other places.” “We’re thrilled to support an amazing group of people working to solve important energy problems with long-lasting, decentralised solutions,” said Paras Patel, managing partner of E3 Capital, who led the funding round.

Plentify’s Growth Journey: From 2023 to 2024

A combination of new and existing investors, including the Susquehanna Foundation, TELUS Pollinator Fund for Good, Third Sphere, and Fireball Capital, participated in the round. Plentify will accelerate its phenomenal expansion with the financial inflow. Plentify Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer Kailas Nair said, “In 2024, we will deploy more than three times as many HotBots as in 2023.”

In conjunction with renowned South African companies like Balwin and Wetility, Plentify technology is used with solar and battery systems to provide the most inexpensive, sustainable energy.

The company aims to enable utilities (including rooftop solar panels) to supply inexpensive, reliable, and sustainable electricity. Rapid growth has helped them achieve this aim, with their fleet of smart devices reducing Cape Town’s morning and evening blackouts by more than 1 hour every month.

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The new funding will also help Plentify expand into other markets where its South African technology is applicable. Third Sphere Managing Partner Shaun Abrahamson said, “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 maximise their solar self-consumption.” 

Fireball Capital CEO Paula Mokwena said, “Plentify’s technology has great potential not only in South Africa but in any market with an established or growing residential solar market. This worldwide potential supports our investment thesis.”

Due to its world-class staff, which includes former Google, Tesla, Meta, NASA, Discovery Vitality, McKinsey & Co., and others, Plentify believes it can meet its ambitious growth targets. This team drives innovation to keep the corporation at the forefront of technology and business strategy.

As Plentify grows and innovates, the industry watches. The company’s strategy of employing intelligence to connect appliances with sustainable energy meets today’s market needs and maps the future of smart home energy management. Plentify will thrive with this investment with solid backing, a clear vision, and a talented team.

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Modupeoluwa Olalere

Modupeoluwa Olalere

Modupe is a tech content writer with 3+ years of experience turning complex ideas into clear, engaging stories. She covers innovation, digital trends, and emerging technologies. When she’s not writing, she’s exploring new tools or tracking trends shaping Africa’s tech ecosystem.

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