GO TO-U
Venture Round in 2025
GO TO-U develops a platform for managing electric vehicle (EV) charging. It enhances the EV charging experience by offering features like advance booking of charging stations, access to facilities during charging, and increasing traffic at charging locations, thereby maximizing efficiency and profitability for charge point operators.
Edgecom Energy
Seed Round in 2025
Edgecom Energy operates an all-in-one energy management platform that empowers businesses to understand, optimize, and control their energy consumption. The company's solutions include tools for measuring energy usage, tracking waste, monitoring real-time consumption, setting alarms, and managing demand response programs. By leveraging these features, clients can effectively reduce energy costs and emissions, thereby saving money and lowering environmental impact.
Eneryield
Seed Round in 2024
Eneryield designs a machine learning tool that analyzes power quality data to identify and mitigate disruptions. It compresses big data, enabling clients to make informed decisions and optimize energy usage, reducing losses and equipment wear.
GridBeyond
Series C in 2024
Founded in 2007, GridBeyond specializes in smart grid optimization solutions. Its platform comprises on-site hardware, cloud-based software, hybrid battery systems, demand network, and client-facing energy portal. Utilizing machine learning technology, the platform connects, controls, and automates energy demand across various sectors such as industrial, manufacturing, metals, plastics, paper, food, transport, and logistics.
Zaphiro Technologies is a company specializing in the development of advanced monitoring and automation systems for electrical distribution grids. Founded in April 2017 as a spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, it was established by researchers Paolo Romano, Marco Pignati, and Lorenzo Zanni. The company's technology provides real-time visibility into energy flows within the grid and includes capabilities for accurately locating faults. By utilizing distributed sensing and a central grid controller, Zaphiro enhances the efficiency and profitability of grid operations, enabling clients to integrate renewable energy sources and electric vehicles effectively. The company's solutions help utilities respond swiftly to electrical faults, thereby minimizing the impact of power outages and transitioning grids from passive to proactive management.
Siemens - Low Voltage NEMA Motor Business
Acquisition in 2022
Siemens - Low Voltage NEMA Motor Business consisted of a line of horizontal and vertical induction motors serving industries such as food and beverage, oil and gas, mining and aggregate, and water and wastewater.
ChargeLab
Series A in 2022
Founded in Toronto in 2015, ChargeLab develops a hardware-agnostic platform that transforms existing electric vehicle (EV) charging stations into smart, user-friendly networks. It caters to various clients such as the Government of Canada, multi-national REITs, parking operators, and property managers.
GO TO-U
Funding Round in 2021
GO TO-U develops a platform for managing electric vehicle (EV) charging. It enhances the EV charging experience by offering features like advance booking of charging stations, access to facilities during charging, and increasing traffic at charging locations, thereby maximizing efficiency and profitability for charge point operators.
Atom Power
Series B in 2020
Atom Power, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, specializes in manufacturing intelligent electrical management solutions for commercial and industrial applications. Founded in 2014, the company produces a suite of products including Atom Switch, a circuit breaker designed to manage electricity flow and protect against surging currents; Atom Panel, a distribution panel; and Atom OS, software that controls and customizes electrical infrastructure. Additionally, Atom Power develops integrated EV charging solutions that optimize performance and safety by centralizing charging and control into one solution.
FreeWire Technologies, Inc. is a manufacturer of mobile electric vehicle (EV) chargers, focused on providing innovative charging solutions that enhance the accessibility of EV charging infrastructure. Established in 2014 and based in San Leandro, California, the company produces several models, including the Mobi Charger v0, v1, and v2, which cater to varying charging needs and capabilities. FreeWire’s flagship product, the Boost Charger, integrates battery technology with power conversion systems, allowing for high-power charging without the need for extensive grid upgrades. This technology enables ultrafast charging at locations that typically lack sufficient electrical infrastructure. FreeWire has successfully deployed its battery-integrated chargers across the United States, serving Fortune 100 companies, commercial clients, fleets, and retail spaces, and has partnered with major organizations to expand its reach. Additionally, the company's systems provide clean and quiet power solutions, effectively replacing or supplementing diesel generators for various remote power applications, thereby supporting the transition away from fossil fuels.
Atom Power
Series A in 2017
Atom Power, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, specializes in manufacturing intelligent electrical management solutions for commercial and industrial applications. Founded in 2014, the company produces a suite of products including Atom Switch, a circuit breaker designed to manage electricity flow and protect against surging currents; Atom Panel, a distribution panel; and Atom OS, software that controls and customizes electrical infrastructure. Additionally, Atom Power develops integrated EV charging solutions that optimize performance and safety by centralizing charging and control into one solution.
GE Industrial Solutions
Acquisition in 2017
Founded in the spirit of Thomas Edison over a century ago, GE Industrial Solutions designs and manufactures electrical distribution products and services. They serve diverse industries worldwide, offering solutions like circuit breakers, switchgear, surge protectors, and repair services to manage power challenges.
Bonsai offers an AI platform that empowers enterprises to build and deploy intelligent systems. By completely automating the management of complex machine learning libraries and algorithms, Bonsai enables enterprises to program AI models that improve system control and enhance real-time decision support. Businesses use these models today to increase automation and improve operational efficiency of industrial systems including robotics, manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, energy and utilities.
Based in Berkeley, CA, Bonsai is backed by leading investors including NEA, Microsoft Ventures, ABB, Samsung NEXT and Siemens.
Atom Power
Series A in 2017
Atom Power, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, specializes in manufacturing intelligent electrical management solutions for commercial and industrial applications. Founded in 2014, the company produces a suite of products including Atom Switch, a circuit breaker designed to manage electricity flow and protect against surging currents; Atom Panel, a distribution panel; and Atom OS, software that controls and customizes electrical infrastructure. Additionally, Atom Power develops integrated EV charging solutions that optimize performance and safety by centralizing charging and control into one solution.
Industrial Defender
Series B in 2012
Industrial Defender Inc. specializes in cybersecurity, compliance, and change management solutions for operational technology in sectors such as electric utilities, chemical processing, transportation, water, and oil and gas. Founded in 1996 and based in Foxborough, Massachusetts, the company offers a comprehensive suite of products, including the Automation Systems Manager (ASM), which facilitates asset management, security event management, and compliance reporting. Its solutions also encompass a Network Intrusion Detection System (NIDS), access management tools, and a Compliance Manager for automating security processes. Industrial Defender's services are designed to integrate seamlessly with existing IT frameworks, providing visibility and situational awareness to cross-functional teams. The company has established a strategic partnership with Schneider Electric to enhance its offerings. Formerly known as Verano, Inc., Industrial Defender rebranded in May 2007 to reflect its focus on the industrial cybersecurity landscape.
TaKaDu Ltd. is a global software provider based in Yehud, Israel, specializing in integrated event management solutions for the water industry. Founded in 2009, the company offers automated cloud-based services that help water utilities detect, analyze, and manage network events such as leaks, bursts, and operational failures. TaKaDu's platform employs advanced statistical and mathematical algorithms to transform utility data into actionable insights, enhancing operational efficiency and aiding in strategic decision-making. Its solutions include various modules, such as event management, DMA monitoring, data analytics, management dashboards, and reporting tools, enabling seamless integration across utility operations from analysts to executive teams. TaKaDu's innovative approach supports water utilities in improving overall management and reducing non-revenue water.
Thomas & Betts
Acquisition in 2012
Thomas & Betts is a designer and manufacturer of a wide range of electrical and electronic connectors and components, serving global construction and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) markets. Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, the company operates across three primary segments: Electrical, Steel Structures, and Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC). Its products are marketed directly to OEMs, utilities, and end-users, as well as through various distribution channels, including mass merchandisers and home improvement centers. The company's diverse portfolio caters to industrial, construction, retail, utility, and communications sectors, emphasizing quality and innovation in its offerings.
Newave Energy Holding
Acquisition in 2011
Newave Energy Holding engages in the development, manufacture, and sale of uninterruptible power supply (UPS) products.
Envitech Energy
Acquisition in 2011
Envitech Energy supplies rail electrical equipment and solutions for urban transportation applications.
Powercorp
Acquisition in 2011
Powercorp specializes in automation and intelligent control solutions aimed at optimizing renewable energy generation in isolated grids. The company focuses on integrating renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, into diesel-powered grids to enhance power quality and stability while reducing emissions and dependence on fossil fuels. Its technologies manage the balance between energy generation and consumption, enabling utility-grade power quality. Additionally, Powercorp provides systems that dynamically store and release energy to address frequency and voltage fluctuations, ensuring the stability of small or remote grids. Through its innovative applications, Powercorp contributes to more sustainable energy management in isolated environments.
Baldor Electric
Acquisition in 2011
Baldor Electric is a manufacturer specializing in mechanical power-transmission equipment and industrial electric motors. The company offers a wide range of products, including mechanical power transmission devices, drives, and generators, catering to various industries. Known for its commitment to performance and efficiency, Baldor Electric plays a significant role in helping customers enhance operational productivity while minimizing environmental impact. With a strong focus on technological innovation, the company strives to meet the evolving needs of its diverse client base across multiple sectors.
Trilliant
Venture Round in 2010
Founded in 1985, Trilliant specializes in intelligent networks that facilitate the transition to smart grids. The company offers hardware, software, services, installation, program management, and meter revenue cycle solutions for utility companies. Its flexible options include AMI, demand response, grid management solutions, and full or hybrid outsource models. Trilliant serves over 100 utility customers worldwide.
Trilliant
Series B in 2010
Founded in 1985, Trilliant specializes in intelligent networks that facilitate the transition to smart grids. The company offers hardware, software, services, installation, program management, and meter revenue cycle solutions for utility companies. Its flexible options include AMI, demand response, grid management solutions, and full or hybrid outsource models. Trilliant serves over 100 utility customers worldwide.
Ventyx
Acquisition in 2010
Ventyx Inc., established in 1997 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, specializes in providing software solutions, data services, and advisory expertise to optimize asset management for energy-intensive industries. The company caters to energy and utilities, communications, chemical, and oil and gas sectors, offering a suite of products including mobile workforce management, asset management, customer care, energy trading risk management, energy operations, and analytics. With regional offices across the globe, Ventyx aids clients in planning and forecasting electricity needs, incorporating renewable resources into their strategies.
Kuhlman Electric Corp.
Acquisition in 2008
Kuhlman Electric manufactures a wide range of high-quality transformers for the industrial and electric utility sectors.