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Powerhive empowers communities with clean energy and connects them with opportunities for economic growth

Berkeley, United StatesFounded 2011Energy
Valuation $50–100M Last recorded · 2019
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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About Powerhive

Powerhive, founded in 2011, is a technology venture that develops innovative energy solutions for emerging markets. The company specializes in providing off-grid utility services through modular mini-grid systems that leverage proprietary technology, design expertise, and adaptive business processes. Powerhive serves households and businesses in regions without reliable access to electricity, primarily focusing on Africa. The company's business model involves implementing profitable off-grid utility projects that enable energy access and productive use, thereby improving livelihoods and fostering economic growth. Powerhive generates revenue by deploying and managing these mini-grid systems, charging customers for the electricity consumed. Additionally, the company has pioneered electric mobility solutions tailored for the African market, further expanding its service offerings.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2011
Headquarters
Berkeley, United States
Employees
74
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
74.5/100
Industry
Energy, Enterprise Software
Sub-industry
Clean Energy
Sector
Energy, Risk Management, Cloud Computing, Solar Energy, Sustainable Development Goals, Arts & Culture, Climate Tech, Renewable Energy, Hard Tech
Business model
SaaS
Client focus
b2c

Funding history

4 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
SERIES B✓Equity / VC Jul 2019 $9.3M $37M Toyota Tsusho · Tao Capital Partners · Prelude Ventures —
SERIES A✓Equity / VC Jan 2016 $20M $80M TotalEnergies Carbon Neutrality Ventures · Prelude Ventures · Tao Capital Partners —
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Growth signals

Powerhive website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Powerhive is 2.6K monthly website visits, up 1138.1% over the last three months. Powerhive's team grew 2.8% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits2.6K 3-month web change+1138.1% 1-year team growth+2.8%
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Investments and acquisitions

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Investors

10 investors on the cap table

From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.

Series A4 investors entered at this stage

  • Prelude Ventures
  • TotalEnergies Carbon Neutrality Ventures
  • Tao Capital Partners
  • Toyota Tsusho

Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage

  • Enel Green Power

Other known investors5 additional known investors

  • Caterpillar
  • Caterpillar Ventures
  • Pi Investments
  • TO ventures
  • USAID Development Innovation Ventures
Team profiled 13 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 2 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
Potential founders Hidden — book a demo likely future founders
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
2 countries with
team presence
🇰🇪 Kenya97.1%
🇺🇸 United States2.9%
2 countries shown

Market sentiment

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