inBalance
AcquiredYC W21San Francisco, US · Founded 2020 · 10 employees · 4 known investors
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inBalance uses machine learning to predict electricity prices, helping energy storage operators, EV charging networks, and similar businesses optimize revenue.
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Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W21)
inBalance was founded in 2020 by Thomas Marge, Edwin Fennell, and Rajan Troll.
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Thomas MargeinFounderThomas co-founded inBalance, a Y Combinator-backed battery storage optimization company that was acquired by Stem in 2023. He holds a master's degree in Applied Mathematics and undergraduate degree in Pure and Applied Mathematics from Johns Hopkins, and completed doctoral coursework in Pure Mathematics at University of Cambridge before pursuing entrepreneurship.
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Edwin FennellCo-founder
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Rajan TrollCo-founder
Investors · 4
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$665K disclosed across 1 round · 2020
▶$665KraisedApr 2021 · 30 investors · Electric UtilitiesRule 506(b)
▶$665KraisedApr 2021 · 30 investors · Electric Utilities
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Thomas MargeExecutive Officer, Director
- Edwin FennellDirector
- Rajan TrollDirector
- Offering amount
- $5M
- Amount sold
- $665K
- Minimum investment
- $1K
- First sale
- Mar 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2020
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does inBalance do?
- inBalance uses machine learning to predict electricity prices, helping energy storage operators, EV charging networks, and similar businesses optimize revenue.
- Who founded inBalance?
- inBalance was founded by Thomas Marge, Edwin Fennell, Rajan Troll in 2020.
- Who are inBalance's investors?
- inBalance's investors include Emles Venture Partners, Knockout Capital, Lorimer Ventures, Y Combinator.
- How much funding has inBalance raised?
- inBalance has disclosed $665K raised across 1 round.
- Where is inBalance headquartered?
- inBalance is headquartered in San Francisco, US.


