NERGii

NERGii is a South African sports technology company founded by Iain Banner and headquartered in Cape Town. The company, established in 2018, manufactures and provides performance-enhancing shoe innersoles designed to serve both recreational and professional athletes.

The core product is an advanced innersole that functions as a biological wearable battery. Through a specialized manufacturing process, the innersoles are given a negative static charge, allowing them to store natural energy. Upon contact with the foot, the technology is designed to activate and enhance the energy production of the body's mitochondria, the cellular powerhouses responsible for generating energy for physical and mental tasks. The company claims this process, which harnesses quantum energy, leads to increased energy availability, improved endurance, and faster recovery. The operating principle is likened to grounding, which connects the body to the Earth's natural energy.

NERGii's business model is primarily direct-to-consumer through its website, offering products via one-off purchases or monthly subscriptions. The recommended usage is a minimum of three hours per day, with a replacement suggested every 30 days for optimal results. In August 2024, Silverbacks Holdings, a Mauritius-based investment firm, acquired a significant minority stake in NERGii for an undisclosed amount, securing a seat on the board of directors. This investment is intended to fuel the company's growth across South Africa and internationally.

Keywords: performance insoles, sports technology, mitochondrial activation, wearable energy, athletic performance, cellular energy, recovery enhancement, endurance improvement, grounding technology, quantum energy, footwear accessories, biological battery, sports wellness, athletic gear, Iain Banner, South African startup, Silverbacks Holdings, direct-to-consumer, sports recovery, wellness technology