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We are a product development company creating household appliances that reduce carbon emissions while delivering income and health benefits to our customers in low and middle-income countries. PowerUP's technology will help our primarily women customers cook faster, cheaper, and with less carbon emissions - giving them more control of their time, finances, and health.
Overview
Location
Uganda, Central Region, Kampala
Employees
1-10
Founded date
2021
Mentions in press and media 3
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| Mar 27, 2023 | UpEnergy issues world’s first carbon credits linked to electric clean cooking devices deployed in sub-Saharan Africa | “Zero-emissions electric pressure cookers are seemingly simple, low-cost devices that offer one of the best interventions for decarbonization while also addressing health and economic challenges." — Pantaleon Anani, Group Commercial Di... |
| PowerUP, the Clean Cooking Startup, Sparks a Revolution Across Africa | In a significant milestone, PowerUP, the Uganda-based electric cooking start-up, announces the successful initial close of its seed round. Delta40, the Nairobi-based venture studio and VC fund championing inclusive climate ventures, leads t... |
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FAQ about PowerUP
When was PowerUP founded?
PowerUP was founded in 2021.
What has the press written about PowerUP?
Parsers VC has collected 3 articles mentioning PowerUP, among them “UpEnergy issues world’s first carbon credits linked to electric clean cooking devices deployed in sub-Saharan Africa” (Mar 27, 2023) and “PowerUP, the Clean Cooking Startup, Sparks a Revolution Across Africa”.
Is PowerUP still active?
Yes, PowerUP is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Feb 6, 2024.