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 de-risk renewable energy investment  in emerging markets.

Our VISION 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. Our platform equips our customer with the tools, networks, and credibility they need to succeed with project fundraising.

Key Features:

  • AI-driven investor matchmaking & risk scoring

  • 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

Our Team

Marlo Eltaib
CO-FOUNDER & CEO

Yale SOM MBA
6 years in startups and climate tech building Fortune 100 enterprise software and leading operations

Jesse Okoche
CO-FOUNDER & COS

Yale BS, Mechanical Engineering
3+ years renewable-energy engineering, designed and managed solar systems in Africa and USA, ACE Solar intern

Ephraim Attram-Tisei
MARKET STRATEGY MANAGER

Ghana Univ of Energy ‘20 BS RE Engineering
5+ years renewable energy expertise in Ghana,
channel partnerships & customer acquisition lead

PETER AKINWANDE, CFA
VP FINANCE & RISK

Yale SOM MSc Asset Management ‘25
7+ years quant finance, $100M Global Fund management, Nigerian Market experience

Advisors & Mentors

Justin Silver
Founder, Aavrani

Founder and Investor
Wharton MBA

Joseph Zinter, PhD
Assistant Director, Yale CEID

Assistant Director, Lecturer and Research Scientist
Yale PhD

Foster Awintiti Akugri
Innovation Lead, Africa Ecosystem

Ex- Stanbic Bank Ghana
ESMT Berlin MBA

Rob Bettigole
Founder, Elm Street Ventures

Managing Partner and Founder
Yale MBA

Ryan Dings
President, ClimateHaven

InnoEnergy US CEO and Former Sunwealth COO
Venture Partner, ClimateTech Fund - Connecticut Innovations
Wake Forest JD, Harvard MDesS

Rob Bettigole
Founder & Managing Partner

ELM Street Ventures

Development team

MOSES ARHINFUL
TECH LEAD / PRODUCT MANAGER

Development Team:
Bernard Perry - UI/UX Designer
Awal Sulemana - Snr developer  
Raphael Erbynn - Jnr developer

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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