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San Jose, US · 3 known investors
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Sharper Shape builds Living Digital Twin (LDT) software delivered on a cloud-based SaaS platform, using AI and machine learning to help power transmission and distribution utilities and other linear infrastructure operators manage risk, improve safety, and gain operational efficiencies. The company also provides data collection and work package execution services, serving utility customers across the US, Europe, and Asia.
Founders & leadership
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Chris BeaufaitPresident & Chief Executive OfficerHe previously served as CEO of Heartland Water Technology and held senior executive roles at GE, including President of GE Aviation's Avionics business, and at Vestas, including President of Vestas Asia Pacific & China. He is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and served as a submarine officer.
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Steve HansenChief Financial OfficerChief Financial Officer at Sharper Shape. Hansen brings experience in financial operations and capital management across Fortune 100 companies, startups, and emerging enterprises, with background in healthcare, telecom, financial services, and software/SaaS sectors, including involvement in multiple IPOs and mergers and acquisitions.
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Tiina HynninenChief of StaffTiina Hynninen holds an MSc in Engineering and has worked across R&D and operations in global companies at C-level roles, including evaluating over 200 early-stage companies and serving on boards. She is currently Chief of Staff at Sharper Shape, supporting the CEO and leading operations from the company's Finland office.
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Ilkka HiidenheimoNamed on SEC filing
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Pratik AgarwalNamed on SEC filing
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Andrej SrsenNamed on SEC filing
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Petri RauhakallioNamed on SEC filing
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Mikael NybergNamed on SEC filing
Investors · 3
Grid.vclisted by Grid.vcEspoo · $110K – $550K
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G Vision CapitalreportedMountain View
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Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$18.9M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2016–2022
▶$17.5MraisedJun 2022 · 31 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$17.5MraisedJun 2022 · 31 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Chris BeaufaitExecutive Officer, Director
- Pratik AgarwalDirector
- Mikael NybergExecutive Officer
- Andrej SrsenDirector
- Michael HarveyDirector
- Petri RauhakallioDirector
- Ilkka HiidenheimoDirector
- Amount sold
- $17.5M
- Minimum investment
- $23K
- Finders' fees
- $780K
- Placement agents
- Samrat Karnik
- First sale
- Mar 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.4MraisedJun 2021 · 12 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$1.4MraisedJun 2021 · 12 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Ilkka HiidenheimoDirector
- Pratik AgarwalDirector
- Andrej SrsenDirector
- Chris BeaufaitExecutive Officer, Director
- Petri RauhakallioDirector
- Mikael NybergExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $3M
- Amount sold
- $1.4M
- Minimum investment
- $50K
- First sale
- May 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- 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 Sharper Shape do?
- Sharper Shape builds Living Digital Twin (LDT) software delivered on a cloud-based SaaS platform, using AI and machine learning to help power transmission and distribution utilities and other linear infrastructure operators manage risk, improve safety, and gain operational efficiencies. The company also provides data collection and work package execution services, serving utility customers across the US, Europe, and Asia.
- Who are Sharper Shape's investors?
- Sharper Shape's investors include Grid.vc, G Vision Capital, Straightforward Capital Management Oy.
- How much funding has Sharper Shape raised?
- Sharper Shape has disclosed $18.9M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
- Where is Sharper Shape headquartered?
- Sharper Shape is headquartered in San Jose, US.