TablePointer Pte Ltd (TablePointer), a Singapore-based energy-efficiency-as-a-service (EEaaS) start-up, has on Tuesday announced that it has raised more than $3 million in an oversubscribed seed funding round led by Wavemaker Partners, AgFunder, ENGIE, and Steve Melhuish.
TablePointer Chief Executive Officer Jason Tang announced in a statement the the firm plans to continue expanding the company’s technology platform with new funding.
According to him, the funding will be used to add new features, product modules and enter fast-growing markets in the region.
TablePointer helps businesses become more energy efficient through its EEaaS model.
The company provides internet of things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for energy efficiency at no upfront costs and manages their implementation, monitoring, and maintenance.
Business operators benefit from energy savings, reduced carbon footprints, and improved operational excellence.
The company provides plug-and-play energy efficiency technology, especially for the food and beverage industry, with an innovative zero upfront costs approach.
“The food and beverage (F&B) industry has been slow to adopt sustainability solutions due to perceived lack of rapid return on investment (ROI).
“TablePointer addresses this problem by offering a plug-and-play solution that provides immediate tangible savings and significant reduction in greenhouse emissions – without any upfront costs,” said Steve Melhuish, Chairman of TablePointer and Founding Partner of Wavemaker Impact.
According to him, this has led to fast adoption by both small independent outlets, as well as some of the largest most recognizable F&B chain brands.
“We’re excited to support TablePointer as they continue their impressive growth journey,” he added.
AgFunder Asia Senior Investment Associate Angela Tay said Tablepointer has a first mover, leadership advantage in the highly fragmented $20 billion Asian energy efficiency market.
“Their easy-to-deploy technology stack, and scalable SaaS model not only makes them a compelling partner for enterprises everywhere seeking to achieve energy savings and efficiency, but also a perfect addition to our AgFunder SIJ Impact Fund portfolio,
“We are looking forward to supporting Jason and his team as they help companies across Asia manage their energy use and deliver tangible environmental impact,” he added.
Thomas Baudlot, Chief Executive Officer for Energy Solutions Asia Pacific and Country Head for Southeast Asia, said TablePointer’s EEaaS model helps food and beverage businesses manage their energy consumption while reducing their carbon footprint by eliminating the need for costly and complex facility upgrades, leading to optimal savings.
“This allows businesses to stay competitive while contributing to climate change efforts,
“TablePointer’s business model is aligned with ENGIE’s mission to accelerate Southeast Asia’s energy transition towards carbon neutrality while ensuring it remains affordable and sustainable,” he added.
TablePointer said its efforts to increase energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions are having a significant positive impact on the environment.
By helping its customers reduce their energy consumption, the firm is helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change with a strong commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.