The team behind Shiftup combines experience in renewable energies and software development, and shares a common vision of a forward-thinking energy transition.

About us

Shiftup creates trust for the energy transition

Thinking future-orientated

We focus on innovation and sustainability in order to proactively tackle and overcome the challenges of tomorrow. For us, future-orientated thinking means far more than just technology. It includes the ability to adapt, continuous learning and the conviction that the future can be shaped in collaboration.

Acting responsibly

We want to give as many people as possible access to sustainable solutions in the areas of renewable energy, mobility and infrastructure. That is why we have developed a platform to get local people excited about such projects.

Developing in a solution-orientated way

Our platform is constantly evolving and growing in line with our customers' requirements. We are passionate about finding innovative solutions for the complex challenges of tomorrow. Through creativity and determination, we are actively shaping and accelerating the energy transition.

Our development

Relaunch of the platform as Shiftup and start of the development partnership with dena

2024

Founding of the CoBenefit company and projects in the municipal field

2022

Piloting an effective customer approach with scientific support from the University of Vechta

2021

Development of idea and prototype with partners of the Interreg project NSR Stronghouse

2020

Our values

Work collaboratively

Joint efforts and diversity lead to the creative solutions that we bring to the world.

Be brave

We are not dissuaded from our convictions and proactively pursue innovative paths.

Act pragmatically

We tackle complex tasks and challenges in a focussed and efficient manner.

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Our team

Florian

Florian has over 9 years of experience working with various start-up teams and digital transformation. He has researched the energy transition in 6 countries. Florian's focus at Shiftup is on business development and sales.

Florian Bonert

CEO

Dennis

Dennis has more than 7 years of experience in full-stack development and as a team leader. Among others, he has implemented projects for an insurance company. Dennis' focus at Shiftup is on the further development of our platform and the coordination of technical resources.

Dennis Kamau

CTO

Leon

Leon has over 8 years of experience in consulting and has led renewable energy projects. He leads the industry initiative 'Ohne Hände keine Wende'. Leon's focus at Shiftup is on business strategy and expanding our partner network.

Leon Trippel

Strategic Advisor

Mia

Mia has a Bachelor's degree in Bionics and is currently studying a Master's in Sustainability Sciences. She wants to put her passion for sustainability to good use and contribute to the energy transition.

Mia Brinkmann

Founders Associate

Victor

Loves coding.

Victor Kariuki

Senior Developer

Daniel

Loves coding.

Daniel Waruo

Senior Developer

Jacob

Loves coding.

Jacob Kingi

Developer

Innocent

Loves coding.

Innocent Wahome

Developer

Kevin

Loves coding.

Kevin Ithagu

Developer

Imad

Imad El Rayess is an international award-winning creative director and founder of the fashion brand "Habibi". He accompanies our clients' campaigns on request and creates individualised marketing materials for them.

Imad El Rayess

Creative Consultant