Emergence Green
We provide clean energy solutions to meet the needs of low-income off-grid households in Africa, an energy market of 500m people / $25bn pa.
- Stage Full Product Ready
- Industry Retailing / Distribution
- Location Zakariyya Park, Johannesburg, GP, South Africa
- Currency ZAR
- Founded July 2012
- Employees 2
- Website emergencegrowth.com
Company Summary
We provide affordable renewable energy solutions to people without access to electricity. Our customers are the low-income off-grid households across Africa who currently use unhealthy and expensive energy solutions such as kerosene, candles and dry-cell batteries. We replace these expensive and unhealthy solutions with renewable energy solutions which save households money, improve their health and productivity, and enhance the environment.
Team
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Hayden Alan HamletManaging Director
13 years executive experience in financial (CFO), operational and commercial roles (COO) for high-growth SME’s. For the past 4 years he has been involved in the manufacture and distribution of renewable energy solutions to low-income households across a number of African countries. He has a deep knowledge of off-grid energy solutions and the distribution models needed to reach these markets. He has a B.Com Hons. with articles from Deloitte.
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Ross SmytheOperations Director
Over 5 years experience in the construction and development of low cost housing. During this period Ross gained an in-depth understanding of the requirements of these lower-income residents and also gained insight into the marketing and distribution value chains and political nuances associated with these consumer groups. Ross worked with and supervised a team of between 10 and 20 technicians in this environment.
Advisors
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De Klerk and AssociatesAccountantUnconfirmed
Previous Investors
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R480k - Founders cash to date. Excl. sweat equity.Unconfirmed
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