Mobilizing Catalytic Capital for African Renewable Energy

Harness is an AI-powered investment platform accelerating the clean energy transition across Africa by connecting local renewable energy developers with global impact investors and development finance institutions (DFIs). By automating risk assessment, standardizing due diligence, and structuring blended finance, Harness eliminates the friction that typically delays or derails energy access projects.

Our mission is to enable clean, reliable power for over 130 million people and avoid over 250 million tons of CO₂ emissions through smarter capital deployment.

We believe that local developers hold the key to a sustainable energy future—and our platform equips them with the tools, networks, and credibility they need to succeed.

Key Features:

  • AI-driven investor matchmaking

  • Milestone-Based Disbursement

  • Built-in Contract & Compliance Tools

How It Works

A Smarter Way to Fund Clean Energy

For Developers

Whether you’re building a microgrid in a rural village or scaling solar for cities, Harness helps you access the capital and support you need to grow.

  • Verified Investor Network

  • Milestone-Based Disbursement

  • Built-in Contract & Compliance Tools

For Investors

Discover projects aligned with your goals, track disbursements milestone-by-milestone, and monitor performance in real-time.

  • Create a Profile

  • Set Your Criteria

  • Match & Connect

  • Fund with Confidence

Meet our leadership team

Marlo Eltaib
Founder / CEO

Yale SOM MBA Candidate
6 years in startup and Fortune 100 enterprise software climate tech, PM operations

Jesse Okoche
Co-founder / C.O.S

Yale BS, Mechanical Engineering Candidate.
Designed & managed solar systems in Africa and USA, Ace Solar Engineering Intern

Ephraim Attram-Tisei
Market Strategy Manager

BS Renewable Energy Engineering '20
5+ years renewable energy expertise in Ghana, partnerships & customer acquisition lead

Adwoa Danso-Dodoo
Venture Associate

Yale SOM Master’s in Technology Management '25 and Yale BS, Chemical Engineering '24

Advisors & Mentors

Justin Silver
Investor | Aavrani Founder

Wharton MBA

Joseph Zinter, Ph.D
Managing Director Yale CEID

Research Scientist & Lecturer

Foster Awintiti Akugri
Innovation Lead | Africa

Ghanaian Entrepreneur | Innovation Village Lead
Ex- Stanbic Bank Ghana, ESMT Berlin MBA

Rob Bettigole
Founder | Managing Partner

Founder | Elm Street Ventures Managing Partner
Yale SOM MBA

Beverly Jurenko
Executive & Leadership Coach

Inside Edge Consulting, HBS MBA

Rob Bettigole
Founder & Managing Partner

ELM Street Ventures

Development team

Daaky CM Hub
Development Team

Ready to fund or scale a clean energy project

Join the Harness platform to access investor matchmaking, risk tools, and funding pathways built for African energy developers.

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