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Gridsight
Founded 2020 · 63 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors
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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.
Founders & leadership
Gridsight was founded in 2020 by Brendan Banfield, PhD.
Investors · 6
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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$7.5M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2025
- Undisclosed amountSeries AApr 2025 · 2 sources
Airtree (lead)
Source ↗ - $7.5MraisedApr 2025 · 2 sourcesSource ↗
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Founder mafia
3 people who came through Gridsight went on to found or lead other companies.
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, Insight Partners, Mighty Partners, UNSW Founders 10x.
- How much funding has Gridsight raised?
- Gridsight has disclosed $7.5M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.