# Utilidata: Computer software, Ann Arbor, United States

> Utilidata: Utilidata is an energy technology company founded in 2012 and backed by NVIDIA. Based in Ann Arbor, United States. Founded 2012.

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# Utilidata

Utilidata is an energy technology company founded in 2012 and backed by NVIDIA.

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Funding reported Last round: Series B

Computer software Ann Arbor, United States

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Company summary

- **Founded:** 2012 14 years old
- **Team:** 91 51 to 200 people
- **Funding reported:** $40M in dollars
- **Last round:** Series B Feb 2022

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

No round for Utilidata has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About Utilidata

Utilidata is an energy technology company founded in 2012 and backed by NVIDIA.

The company specializes in AI-powered grid-edge solutions designed to optimize electric grid operations and manage distributed energy resources. Its core offering includes a software-defined smart grid chip, powered by NVIDIA hardware, and the Karman AI platform, which facilitates real-time data processing and machine learning at the edge of the grid. Headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, with an innovation lab in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Utilidata serves utilities, grid hardware manufacturers, and energy providers. The company focuses on reducing operational costs, improving energy reliability, and integrating renewable energy sources. With a team of 90 employees, Utilidata has raised over $126.5 million in venture funding, including a $60.3 million Series C round in April 2025. The company aims to enhance grid efficiency and address challenges related to electrification and climate change.

## What company datasets say Utilidata raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$40M** in dollars

Rounds **3**

Last round **Series B**

Last round size **$40M**

Last round date **Feb 2022**

Investors listed **7**

## Founders and team

From Utilidata's own website: 75 on the team.

- **Jess Melanson** President & Chief Operating Officer
- **Josh Brumberger** Chief Executive Officer
- **Kit Chee** Chief Commercial Officer
- **Marissa Hummon** Chief Technology Officer
- **Misty Cruz** Executive Assistant & Office Coordinator
- **Hannah Hansen** VP, People & Talent
- **Jessica Ridlen** VP, Marketing & Communications
- **Lauren Randall** VP, GTM Operations
- **Matt Langlois** VP, Customer Success
- **Rich Marcaccio** VP, Technical Operations
- **Sheryl-Ann Gayle** VP, Engineering
- **Srdjan Mutabdzija** VP, Product
- **Trinity Wells** VP, Finance & Operations
- **Adam Atallah** Sustaining Engineering Manager
- **Alex Bechanko** Senior Software Engineer
- **Alexander D'Abreu** Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer
- **Alexis Burnight** Engineering Manager
- **Andres Sanchez** Sales Engineer

And 57 more on the team.

## On 3 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

- [Braemar Energy Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/braemar-energy-ventures)
- [FORTA](https://millionrounds.com/fund/forta-2)
- [Konsulko Group](https://millionrounds.com/fund/konsulko-group)

Each firm lists Utilidata on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

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Built with from their website

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+8 more

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- **Sector:** Computer software
- **Industry code:** NAICS 22111, 513210, 334413, SIC 3663, 7372, 3674
- **Region:** Michigan
- **Revenue:** $18M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/utilidata)

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