SmartHelio
YC W22Lausanne, CH · Founded 2019 · 25 employees · 4 known investors
SmartHelio develops predictive analytics solutions for solar energy optimization and investment risk assessment. The company serves solar asset owners and investors globally to unlock the full potential of solar energy.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechData & InfrastructureEnergyEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSolar PowerClimateAISwitzerlandEurope
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W22)
SmartHelio was founded in 2019 by Govinda Upadhyay, Neeraj Dasila, and Shankaransh.
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Govinda Upadhyayin𝕏FounderGovinda Upadhyay holds a background in physics and smart electrical systems, with education across Sweden, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and India. He works on clean technology adoption in the climate sector.
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Neeraj Dasilain𝕏FounderNeeraj Dasila holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from IIT Bombay and has worked as a product manager on connected vehicles and electric mobility at Tata, followed by a role in the Government of India focused on sustainable energy transitions. He is now building solutions for climate change mitigation.
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Investors · 4
Competitors · 2
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Frequently asked questions
- What does SmartHelio do?
- SmartHelio develops predictive analytics solutions for solar energy optimization and investment risk assessment. The company serves solar asset owners and investors globally to unlock the full potential of solar energy.
- Who founded SmartHelio?
- SmartHelio was founded by Govinda Upadhyay, Neeraj Dasila, Shankaransh in 2019.
- Who are SmartHelio's investors?
- SmartHelio's investors include quantumEDGE Ventures, Y Combinator, ACE & Company, Gaingels.
- Where is SmartHelio headquartered?
- SmartHelio is headquartered in Lausanne, CH.



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