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NeedEnergy (Techstars'23)
Increasing Clean Energy Access in Africa and Beyond Through AI
10 employees · est. 2019 · Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Verdigris
Global Precision Performance Enabled by Intelligent Energy Measurement.
54 employees · est. 2012 · United States
Verdigris is the older company (2019 vs 2012); Verdigris is the larger of the two.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Metric | NeedEnergy (Techstars'23) | Verdigris |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | ||
| Founded | 2019 | 2012 older |
| Headquarters | ||
| Headquarters | Bulawayo, Zimbabwe | United States |
| Employees | ||
| Employees | 10 | 54 larger |
| Industry | ||
| Industry | AI, Energy, Renewable Energy | AI, Big Data, Energy |
| Funding Stage | ||
| Funding Stage | Pre Seed | Series Unknown |
| Total Funding | ||
| Total Funding | $20.00K | $51.53M |
| Funding Rounds | ||
| Funding Rounds | 3 | 14 |
| Services | ||
| Services | Clean Energy Solutions, Energy Management System, Distributed Power Generation | Not tracked yet |
| Target Customers | ||
| Target Customers | Commercial and Industrial Consumers, Distribution System Operators | Not tracked yet |
| Taxonomy | ||
| Taxonomy | Clean Energy Access, Renewable Energy Generation, Energy-tech Start-up, Data Science, AI And Machine Learning, IoT Devices, Energy Data Management, Sustainable Energy Solutions, Energy Monitoring And Management, Solar PV Systems, Sub-Saharan Africa, Smart Meters, Energy Distribution Grid, Innovation, Technology | Energy Management, Sensor Technology, Energy Efficiency, Carbon Footprint Reduction, Fortune 500, Electrical Equipment, Data Centers, Smart Automation |
| Website | ||
| Website | needenergy.io | verdigris.co |
About NeedEnergy (Techstars'23)
NeedEnergy (Techstars'23) Slogan: Increasing Clean Energy Access in Africa and Beyond Through AI Description: 800 million people do not have access to electricity, with 600 million+ of those residing in Sub-Saharan Africa. NeedEnergy is an energy-tech start-up that is leveraging modern data science...
About Verdigris
Verdigris is a Big Data and Energy focused startup that aims to revolutionize energy management in data centers and logistics hubs. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in the United States, it has recently secured a $10.00M investment in a Venture Round led by DCVC and Solea Energy on 16 August 2023....
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