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Specifx

acquired by XOi

Founded 2022 · 3 employees on LinkedIn · 7 known investors

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SpecifX provides data enrichment for HVAC assets, turning basic nameplate data into structured, asset-level metadata such as specifications, features, and performance levels for commercial and industrial equipment. Its Decoder product serves HVAC owners, service providers, manufacturers, and technology firms for use cases like maintenance optimization, capital planning, and compliance reporting.

Founders & leadership

Specifx was founded in 2022 by Ryan Martineau, Pete Shimkus, and Ben Patch.

RMRyan Martineau
Ryan MartineauFounder, Chief Executive OfficerRyan Martineau is founder and CEO of SpecifX, which provides data enrichment and asset metadata services for commercial and industrial HVAC equipment. He brings experience in project finance, business development, energy efficiency, and data management.
PSPete Shimkus
Pete ShimkusFounder, Chief Product Officer
BPBen Patch
Ben PatchFounder, Chief Data Officer
JRJason Riley
Jason RileyChief Technology OfficerJason Riley founded Genability, a software company providing energy intelligence to utilities and clean energy firms (acquired by Arcadia Power in 2021), and previously co-founded Entessa, an enterprise software provider acquired by Energy Solutions International in 2010. He has held leadership roles at C-bridge Internet Solutions and Howard Johnson & Company.

Investors · 7

Funding

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  • Undisclosed amountseedApr 2023

    Powerhouse Ventures (lead)

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2 people who came through Specifx went on to found or lead other companies.

Frequently asked questions

What does Specifx do?
SpecifX provides data enrichment for HVAC assets, turning basic nameplate data into structured, asset-level metadata such as specifications, features, and performance levels for commercial and industrial equipment. Its Decoder product serves HVAC owners, service providers, manufacturers, and technology firms for use cases like maintenance optimization, capital planning, and compliance reporting.
Who founded Specifx?
Specifx was founded by Ryan Martineau, Pete Shimkus, Ben Patch in 2022.
Who are Specifx's investors?
Specifx's investors include Better Ventures Central Llc, Blackhorn Ventures, Soma Capital, Systemiq Capital, Powerhouse Ventures, Saas Ventures, L.L.C., SYSTEMIQ.
Who acquired Specifx?
Specifx was acquired by XOi.