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PowerX

AcquiredYC W20

New York City, US · Founded 2020 · 20 employees · 23 known investors

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PowerX develops AI-powered sensors that generate proprietary data to help corporations reduce energy consumption, water use, and emissions. The company serves large organizations looking to cut operational resource costs.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningClimate TechMachine LearningIoTClimateEnergyUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W20)

PowerX was founded in 2020 by Manuel Schoenfeld.

MSManuel Schoenfeld
Manuel SchoenfeldFounderFounder and CEO of PowerX, an AI-powered hardware and software company focused on energy and equipment intelligence that was acquired by Qu POS in 2024. Previously served as Chief Information Officer at ADRA, a global humanitarian organization, and worked at McKinsey & Company as an Engagement Manager on strategy and analytics projects, primarily in energy and large-scale transformation.
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Masahiro ItoFounder

Investors · 23

Dangerous Ventureslisted by Dangerous VenturesSanta Fevia Gaby Darbyshire · inferred

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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ASCENT ENERGY VENTURESreportedDenver

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Asymmetry VenturesreportedRichmond · $125K – $500K

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Climate CapitalreportedMenlo Park · $25K – $250K

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Clocktower VenturesreportedSanta Monica · $100K – $20M

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GoodFin Venturesreported

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Liquid VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $250K – $5M

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LMNT VenturesreportedMercer Island

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Mitsui & CoreportedTokyo

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Mizuho CapitalreportedTokyo

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NYK LinereportedTokyo

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PioneerreportedToronto, Ontario

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Spiral CapitalreportedTokyo

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SpringTide VenturesreportedBoston · $500K – $5M

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Tokyo CenturyreportedTokyo

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Also in the syndicate · 6

BEMAC CorporationFuture Creation CapitalImabari ShipbuildingJapan Airlines & Translink Innovation Fund (JAL Innovation Fund)MUFG BankNippon Gaslead

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Frequently asked questions

What does PowerX do?
PowerX develops AI-powered sensors that generate proprietary data to help corporations reduce energy consumption, water use, and emissions. The company serves large organizations looking to cut operational resource costs.
Who founded PowerX?
PowerX was founded by Manuel Schoenfeld in 2020.
Who are PowerX's investors?
PowerX's investors include Antler, Dangerous Ventures, Y Combinator, ASCENT ENERGY VENTURES, Asymmetry Ventures, Climate Capital, Clocktower Ventures, GoodFin Ventures and 9 more.
Where is PowerX headquartered?
PowerX is headquartered in New York City, US.