AmpUp
YC W19San Francisco, US · Founded 2018 · 45 employees · 14 known investors
AmpUp develops electric vehicle charging infrastructure solutions for drivers, businesses, and communities. The company builds dependable and accessible charging systems to expand EV adoption and mobility.
Also known as NAD Grid Corp
Climate TechConsumerEnergyMobility & TransportationSaaSClimateElectric VehiclesUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W19)
AmpUp was founded in 2018 by Thomas Sun.
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Thomas SuninFounder
Investors · 14
2.12 AngelsTiburon · $100K
Autotech VenturesMenlo Park · $1M – $8M
Connecticut InnovationsNew Haven · $500K – $2M
Foothill VenturesLos Altos · $100K – $10M
Frontier VenturesCupertino · $100K – $5M
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
Muus Climate PartnersreportedNew York
TechNexus Venture CollaborativereportedChicago
WEXreportedPortland
Also in the syndicate · 5
GoodyearHolmanPowerhouse VenturesTouchdown VenturesleadWEX Venture Capital
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$15M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2024
- Undisclosed amountSeries AOct 2024
Touchdown Ventures (lead), Autotech Ventures, Connecticut Innovations, Foothill Ventures, Goodyear, Holman, MUUS Climate Partners, Powerhouse Ventures, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, WEX Venture Capital
Source ↗ - $15MSeries ASep 2024 · 3 sources
Touchdown Ventures (lead), Autotech Ventures, Connecticut Innovations, Foothill Ventures, Goodyear, Holman, MUUS Climate Partners, Powerhouse Ventures, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, WEX Venture Capital
Source ↗
Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Competitors · 8
by search overlap
ChargePoint243 shared keywordsChargePoint provides networked electric vehicle charging infrastructure and management software for company vehicle fleets and motor pools. The platform integrates with existing fleet management tools to optimize charging operations, reduce costs, and manage emissions reporting.
EV Connect207 shared keywordsEV Connect provides an OCPP-compatible charging management software platform (Software+), EV charging hardware, and support services for businesses running EV charging programs. Its tools cover energy and revenue management, real-time monitoring, and a driver mobile app; the company is backed by Schneider Electric.
Blinkcharging185 shared keywordsBlink Charging provides EV charging stations and turnkey charging services, including commercial Level 2 and DC fast chargers as well as residential chargers, along with installation, maintenance, remote monitoring, and support. It serves businesses, property owners, and EV drivers across public and private locations such as workplaces, hotels, apartments, and retail sites.
ChargeLab +More151 shared keywordsChargeLab provides back-end software for managing EV chargers, letting charging networks, fleets, and solution providers connect and monitor any OCPP-compatible charger, apply dynamic power management, and use AI-based fault detection. It serves EV charger manufacturers, installers, and network operators across North America.
Qmerit145 shared keywordsQmerit provides EV charger installation and home electrical services—including lighting, outlets, surge protection, and smart home wiring—for homeowners and businesses, coordinating projects through a nationwide network of certified electricians. It uses an AI-powered project form to generate instant estimates and manages permitting, inspections, and the full installation process across the United States.
Chargehub144 shared keywordsChargeHub operates an EV charging platform with a driver app to locate charging stations and pay for sessions, plus business solutions that connect networks and handle EV roaming, payments, and data integration. It serves EV drivers as well as charging station operators (CPOs), electric mobility providers (eMSPs), fleets, automakers, and governments across North America.
EnergySage121 shared keywordsEnergySage operates an online marketplace where consumers and businesses can compare and shop for clean energy products such as solar panels, battery backup power, heating and cooling systems, electric vehicles, and smart home technology. The platform also offers clean energy financing and publishes market reports like its Solar & Storage Marketplace Report.
SparkCharge116 shared keywordsSparkCharge develops mobile off-grid electric vehicle chargers and operates a charging network for EV users. The company focuses on making EV charging more accessible and reducing carbon emissions in the mobility sector.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does AmpUp do?
- AmpUp develops electric vehicle charging infrastructure solutions for drivers, businesses, and communities. The company builds dependable and accessible charging systems to expand EV adoption and mobility.
- Who founded AmpUp?
- AmpUp was founded by Thomas Sun in 2018.
- Who are AmpUp's investors?
- AmpUp's investors include 2.12 Angels, Autotech Ventures, Connecticut Innovations, Foothill Ventures, Frontier Ventures, Y Combinator, Muus Climate Partners, TechNexus Venture Collaborative and 1 more.
- How much funding has AmpUp raised?
- AmpUp has disclosed $15M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
- Where is AmpUp headquartered?
- AmpUp is headquartered in San Francisco, US.