Who We Are

We are experienced platform aggregators who have come together to enable renewable energy projects in emerging markets.

Access to energy is a prerequisite for human development. We focus on addressing systematic bottlenecks that slow down transactions and escalate project costs by providing innovative, technology-driven solutions to fast-track energy access.

You have a unique opportunity to jump on board and be part of our journey as we embark on addressing issues surrounding energy poverty in the developing world.

Platform-led Investments in Africa, Middle East and India

We utilise a fund-led model through this website to deploy projects across these three markets.

Be Operational in Renewable Development

We get our hands dirty in the execution of 20% of the projects to anticipate and understand changes in the market.

Leverage Technology for Optimisation

We are big believers of leveraging technology to maximise clean energy generation and optimisation.

Enable Environment and People

We will continually bring on the best people in the business and promote the optimal environment to create a thriving business.

OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM

MATHEW MAZHUVANCHERY

Co-Founder & CEO

In his role as CEO, Mathew oversees project execution and operationalisation. Mathew has worked in and run energy sector businesses for the last 25 years. His last business in energy - Aggrego was an aggregator that was sold to a KKR led PE fund. A systems engineer, Master Mariner and an MBA graduate of Oxford University, Mathew brings strong entrepreneurial experience to Distributed Energy.

RUCHIR PUNJABI

Co-Founder & Chief Digital Officer

As Digital lead, Ruchir leads the platform operations, marketing and technology development at Distributed Energy. Ruchir formerly founded Langoor - India’s largest independent digital agency that later was sold to Havas Group in 2019. A computer science graduate from Sydney University, Ruchir has built and been on the Board of a range of companies and not for profits.

SUDHAKAR K.S.

Co-Founder & Chairman

Sudhakar leads compliance, structuring and external governance within Distributed Energy. He is a second generation entrepreneur with 15+ years of international experience leading renewable energy projects, including solar and biomass co-generation projects. Prior to joining our team, Sudhakar oversaw a diverse business portfolio with interests in Logistics, Chemicals, Real Estate, Media & Entertainment, IT & BPO.

A FEW OF OUR INVESTORS

Mount Meru Group

Headquartered in Dubai, UAE

The Mount Meru Group is a business conglomerate in Africa, with various operations in Downstream Petroleum Business, Manufacturing of Edible Oils and more.

Ramez Naam

AngelList Syndicate

Cleantech angel investor; award-winning author of 5 books; and the Co-Chair for Energy and Environment at Singularity University.

ADVISORS

Madhavan Nambiar

Advisor

Shri. Madhavan Nambiar specialises in the policy and practice of infrastructure development, innovative emerging industries, and the design and management of government-industry partnership. His 36-year record of public service as an officer of the Indian Administrative Service has seen policy, programme, and regulatory work across key infrastructure and industrial sectors, culminating in his appointment as Secretary to the Government of India at the Ministry of Civil Aviation.

Saket Burman

Advisor

After getting his BBA in Marketing and Finance from the University of Wisconsin Madison, Saket started up a number of companies in different industries in the UAE. He also serves as a member and adviser on a number of entrepreneurial and angel investing groups.

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