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Gridsight

Founded 2020 · 63 employees on LinkedIn · 5 known investors

Gridsight builds an AI-driven electrical digital twin and decision layer for electricity distribution networks, using data from AMI, GIS, SCADA, and distributed energy resources to model grid capacity. It serves utilities, helping them plan, connect customers, and manage dynamic operating limits, including powering Endeavour Energy's flexible solar export program in Australia.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechEnergy

Founders & leadership

Gridsight was founded in 2020 by Brendan Banfield, PhD.

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Brendan Banfield, PhDinCo-Founder & CEOCo-founder and CEO of Gridsight, which builds an AI-driven digital twin and decision layer for electricity distribution networks. His work focuses on using data to integrate renewable energy technologies into distribution grids.

Investors · 5

Aera VCSingapore · $25K – $5M
AirTree VenturesSydney · $132K – $16.5M
Energy Transition VenturesHouston · $100K – $5M
Mighty PartnersBondi Junction · $10M

Also in the syndicate · 1

Airtreelead

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$7.5M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2025

  • Undisclosed amountSeries AApr 2025 · 2 sources

    Airtree (lead)

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  • $7.5MraisedApr 2025 · 2 sources
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

In the news

Gridsight to power up grid orchestration platform - pv magazine Australiapv-magazine-australia.com · Apr 2025Deals in brief: Cinch secures backing to expand circular tech access, Australia’s Gridsight raises Series A funding, latest China deals, and morekr-asia.com · Apr 2025GRIDSIGHT Raises $7.5M to Accelerate Global Electrification, Decarbonisation, and Grid Modernisation | Signalbasetrysignalbase.com · Apr 2025AI-led grid flexibility tech startup Gridsight raises $7.5mbusinessnewsaustralia.com · Apr 2025Airtree leads $4.5m series A in Sydney AI firm Gridsight | Energy Transition Venturesenergytransitionventures.com · Apr 2025Gridsight lands $7.5 million to help modernise the gridsmartcompany.com.au · Apr 2025

Frequently asked questions

What does Gridsight do?
Gridsight builds an AI-driven electrical digital twin and decision layer for electricity distribution networks, using data from AMI, GIS, SCADA, and distributed energy resources to model grid capacity. It serves utilities, helping them plan, connect customers, and manage dynamic operating limits, including powering Endeavour Energy's flexible solar export program in Australia.
Who founded Gridsight?
Gridsight was founded by Brendan Banfield, PhD in 2020.
Who are Gridsight's investors?
Gridsight's investors include Aera VC, AirTree Ventures, Energy Transition Ventures, Mighty Partners.
How much funding has Gridsight raised?
Gridsight has disclosed $7.5M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.