# Pylon: Information technology & services, Sydney, Australia

> Pylon: Pylon is a leading solar design software tailored for fast-growing solar businesses. Based in Sydney, Australia. Founded 2016.

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# Pylon

Pylon is a leading solar design software tailored for fast-growing solar businesses.

Funding reported Last round: Seed

Information technology & services Sydney, Australia

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2016 10 years old
- **Team:** 11 11 to 50 people
- **Funding reported:** - none reported
- **Last round:** Seed Jan 2016

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

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## About Pylon

Pylon is a leading solar design software tailored for fast-growing solar businesses.

It enables users to create high-resolution solar sales proposals in under two minutes. This modern, cloud-based platform is designed for both office and field use, allowing solar professionals to confidently design projects from anywhere. The core product is Pylon’s Solar Design Software, which automates 3D solar shading simulations and detailed sales proposals. It features a comprehensive database of solar components, including panels, inverters, batteries, EV chargers, and heat pumps. Key functionalities include e-signature requests for client approvals and integrations with partners like Smart Ease. Pylon was recognized as the Best Solar Innovation in the 2021 Finder Innovation Awards for its 3D Solar Shading Simulation feature. Pylon operates on a pay-per-project model, providing affordability and flexibility for solar businesses of all sizes. The company is based in Sydney, NSW, Australia, and primarily serves fast-growing and commercial solar businesses looking to enhance their design and proposal workflows.

## What company datasets say Pylon raised

Funding, as reported

The last round reported **Seed** Jan 2016

Last round date **Jan 2016**

## Founders and team

From Pylon's own website: 7 on the team.

- **Darren English** Director of Greener Housing Solutions
- **George Auchterlonie** Director of Renewable Energy Solutions Tasmania
- **Jack Keily** Director of Solark Electrical
- **Luke Bastian** Director of Bascon Group
- **Tal Jacks** Managing Director of E-Green Electrical
- **Tarak Shah** Managing Director of Sunrun Solar
- **Troy Heald** Director of TNH Solar

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

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Built with from their website

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- **Sector:** Information technology & services
- **Industry code:** NAICS 54133, 51321, SIC 3621, 7372
- **Region:** New South Wales

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