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Pylon
YC S21Cairo, EG · Founded 2017 · 72 employees · 17 known investors
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Pylon provides a comprehensive infrastructure management platform for water and electricity utilities that enables smart metering, reduces energy and water waste, and facilitates meter-agnostic interoperability. The platform serves utility companies globally, particularly in emerging markets, addressing challenges from energy theft and tampering to emissions reduction.
Also known as Pylon Utilities, Inc.
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S21)
Pylon was founded in 2017 by Ahmed Ashour and Omar Radi.
Investors · 17
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Also in the syndicate · 1
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeries BAug 2025 · 2 sourcesSource ↗
- Undisclosed amountseed fundingJul 2023
General Catalyst (lead), Y Combinator (lead), BoxGroup, Uncorrelated Ventures
Source ↗ - Undisclosed amountseed funding roundApr 2022
Endure Capital (lead), Cathexis Ventures, Khawarizmi Ventures, LoftyInc Capital Management, Y Combinator
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Founder mafia
4 people who came through Pylon went on to found or lead other companies.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Pylon do?
- Pylon provides a comprehensive infrastructure management platform for water and electricity utilities that enables smart metering, reduces energy and water waste, and facilitates meter-agnostic interoperability. The platform serves utility companies globally, particularly in emerging markets, addressing challenges from energy theft and tampering to emissions reduction.
- Who founded Pylon?
- Pylon was founded by Ahmed Ashour, Omar Radi in 2017.
- Who are Pylon's investors?
- Pylon's investors include LoftyInc Capital, Y Combinator, Khwarizmi Ventures, Leap Forward Ventures, Neer Venture Partners, Agrolimen Ventures, Bain Capital Ventures, BoxGroup and 8 more.
- Where is Pylon headquartered?
- Pylon is headquartered in Cairo, EG.