The Data Center Infrastructure Stack contains 39 companies across
5 categories.
Startups building the infrastructure, software, and deployment tools that help data center operators secure power, manage heat, optimize operations, and accelerate new capacity.
Power & Grid Infrastructure
Startups helping data centers access, generate, convert, store, or manage electricity.
TAR (Transformative American Resources)
Website: tar.com
TAR builds modular, behind-the-meter energy infrastructure for data centers, combining on-site generation, storage, and power management to deliver faster, more resilient electricity for AI and other compute-heavy workloads.
Category: Power & Grid Infrastructure.
Funding stage: Seed.
Founded: 2026.
Country: United States.
Employees: 11-50 employees.
Landscape fit: It fits the Power & Grid Infrastructure category because it helps data centers secure and manage electricity via on-site power systems, battery storage, and grid-independent energy delivery, directly addressing data-center power constraints.
Funding rounds
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seed
announced 2026-06-01
: 27000000 USD
; source: Forbes
; https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnkoetsier/2026/06/15/startup-raises-27-million-to-solve-two-massive-data-center-problems/
Company timeline
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2026-07-01:
Open roles in project delivery and procurement
(hr)
. TAR posted active roles for a Project Director and a Head of Procurement & Supply Chain in Austin, indicating buildout in execution and supply-chain functions.. Team size observed: 11-50 employees employees.
Source: LinkedIn Jobs.
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/project-director-at-tar-4423199123
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2026-06-17:
TAR moves from concept to first pilot planning after seed round
(product)
. TAR said it raised a $27 million seed round and reported planning a 10MW pilot project for modular on-site power systems for data centers.
Source: Data Center Dynamics.
https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/tar-raises-27m-to-build-behind-the-meter-renewable-power-systems-for-data-centers-report/
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2026-06-15:
Public launch around AI data-center power infrastructure
(gtm)
. TAR publicly emerged with a clear market message: modular behind-the-meter power systems for data centers and AI workloads, framed as a faster alternative to long grid-interconnection timelines.
Source: Forbes.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnkoetsier/2026/06/15/startup-raises-27-million-to-solve-two-massive-data-center-problems/?ss=ai
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2026-06-01:
Broad hiring push after seed round
(hr)
. Patrice Becker publicly said TAR had raised its $27M seed round and was hiring across mechanical, electrical, software engineering, operations, financing, procurement, and related roles.. Team size observed: 11-50 employees employees.
Source: LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/tar-energy
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2026-06-01:
TAR launches as a data-center energy infrastructure company
(product)
. TAR introduced itself as an American energy infrastructure company focused on powering data centers with modular, behind-the-meter energy systems.
Source: TAR / LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/tar-energy
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2026-06-01:
seed
(funding)
. Amount: 27000000 USD
Source: Forbes.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnkoetsier/2026/06/15/startup-raises-27-million-to-solve-two-massive-data-center-problems/
Exowatt
Website: exowatt.com
Exowatt builds modular, dispatchable solar energy systems for energy-intensive customers like data centers, aiming to provide 24-hour clean power and heat.
Category: Power & Grid Infrastructure.
Funding stage: Series A.
Founded: 2023.
Country: United States.
Employees: 51-200 employees.
Landscape fit: It fits the Power & Grid Infrastructure category because it helps data centers access and manage electricity through a modular energy platform designed for reliable, dispatchable power supply.
Funding rounds
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Series A extension
announced 2025-11-01
: 50000000 USD
; investors: MVP Ventures, 8090 Industries, Felicis, The Florida Opportunity Fund, DeepWork Capital, Dragon Global, MassiveVC, New Atlas Capital, BAM, Overmatch, Protagonist, StepStone, Atomic, BayBridge Ventures
; source: Exowatt
; https://www.exowatt.com/news/www-exowatt-com-news-series-a-additional-50m-press-release
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Series A
announced 2025-04-01
: 70000000 USD
; investors: Felicis, HSBC Innovation Banking, Andreessen Horowitz, Atomic, 8090 Industries, Starwood Capital, MCJ Collective, MVP Ventures, GOAT VC, StepStone Group, Sam Altman, Leonardo DiCaprio
; source: Exowatt
; https://www.exowatt.com/news/exowatt-closes-70-million-in-series-a-funding-to-deploy-and-scale-the-exowatt-p3
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Seed
announced 2024-04-01
: 20000000 USD
; investors: Andreessen Horowitz, Atomic, Sam Altman
; source: Business Wire
; https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240422640698/en/Exowatt-Launches-with-%2420-Million-to-Modernize-Data-Center-Power-for-the-AI-Era
Company timeline
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2026-07-01:
Broad hiring push across engineering and operations
(hr)
. Exowatt’s LinkedIn jobs page showed multiple open roles across Miami and Austin, including engineering, accounting, supply-chain, and operations-related positions.. Team size observed: 51-200 employees employees.
Source: LinkedIn Jobs.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/exowatt/jobs
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2026-06-01:
Founder-facing update from CEO & Co-Founder Hannan H.
(hr)
. Exowatt’s LinkedIn updates highlighted CEO & Co-Founder Hannan H. in a post about sustainable data center infrastructure.. Team size observed: 51-200 employees employees.
Source: LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/exowatt
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2026-03-18:
Opened Austin campus to anchor growth in AI infrastructure
(gtm)
. Exowatt announced a new Austin campus and office, using the move to signal closer proximity to the Southwest AI infrastructure buildout and to customers in Texas.
Source: Exowatt.
https://www.exowatt.com/news/exowatt-expands-to-austin-as-ai-driven-power-demand-reshapes-u-s-energy-infrastructure
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2026-02-05:
Exowatt scales leadership around AI infrastructure delivery
(product)
. Exowatt added executives in engineering, manufacturing, and data center development to support P3 deployment at scale.
Source: Exowatt News.
https://www.exowatt.com/news/exowatt-scales-executive-team-to-meet-ais-surging-energy-demand-with-dispatchable-solar
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2026-02-05:
Expanded leadership with hyperscale and data center operators
(gtm)
. Exowatt added executives with hyperscale data center, manufacturing, engineering, and government affairs backgrounds to support scaling its dispatchable solar deployment.
Source: Exowatt.
https://www.exowatt.com/news/exowatt-scales-executive-team-to-meet-ais-surging-energy-demand-with-dispatchable-solar
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2026-02-04:
Exowatt adds DG Matrix as a power-conversion partner
(product)
. Exowatt announced a strategic partnership that integrates DG Matrix’s Interport into the P3 platform for hyperscale deployments.
Source: Exowatt News.
https://www.exowatt.com/news/dg-matrix-and-exowatt-form-strategic-partnership-to-deliver-gigawatt-scale-dispatchable-power-for-the-ai-era
Aalo Atomics
Website: aalo.com
Aalo Atomics designs mass-manufactured modular nuclear power plants, including the Aalo Pod, to provide low-cost, co-located electricity for AI data centers and other high-demand customers.
Category: Power & Grid Infrastructure.
Funding stage: Series B.
Founded: 2023.
Country: United States.
Employees: 51-200 employees.
Landscape fit: It fits the category because it is building on-site, modular nuclear power generation specifically for data centers, helping them access reliable electricity at scale.
Funding rounds
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Series B
announced 2025-08-01
: 100000000 USD
; investors: Valor Equity Partners, 50Y, Alumni Ventures, Crescent Enterprises, Crosscut, Fine Structure Ventures, Gaingels, Harpoon Ventures, Hitachi Ventures, Kindred Ventures, MCJ, NRG Energy, Nucleation Capital, Perpetual VC, Tishman Speyer, VamosVentures
; source: TechCrunch
; https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/19/aalo-atomics-raises-100m-to-build-a-microreactor-and-data-center-together/
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Series A
announced 2024-08-01
: 27000000 USD
; investors: 50Y, Valor Equity Partners, Harpoon Ventures, Crosscut, SNR, Alumni Ventures, Preston Werner, Earth Venture, Garage Capital, Wayfinder, Jeff Dean, Nucleation Capital
; source: Aalo Atomics
; https://www.aalo.com/post/aalo-atomics-raises-27m-series-a
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Seed
announced 2023-04-01
: 6260000 USD
; investors: Fifty Years, Valor Equity Partners, Julia DeWahl, Mark Nelson, Packy McCormick
; source: Aalo Atomics
; https://www.aalo.com/post/aalo-atomics-raises-6-26m-seed-round
Company timeline
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2026-07-08:
Broad engineering hiring cluster visible on careers page
(hr)
. Aalo’s current Rippling careers page shows many open roles, including AI Solutions Architect, Chief Engineer, Product Engineering, Controls Engineer – Fuel Handling System, Manufacturing Engineer – Fuel Handling System, multiple mechanical/manufacturing roles, PRA roles, and senior controls/electrical roles across Austin and Idaho Falls.. Team size observed: 51-200 employees employees.
Source: Aalo Atomics careers page.
https://ats.rippling.com/aalo-atomics/jobs
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2026-07-04:
Critical Test Reactor reaches first criticality
(product)
. Aalo announced that its Critical Test Reactor achieved criticality on July 4, 2026 and said the reactor included a full-scale core for the 10 MWe modules used in Aalo Pods.
Source: Aalo Updates.
https://www.aalo.com/updates/aalo-achieves-first-criticality
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2026-07-04:
Critical Test Reactor criticality
(gtm)
. Aalo achieved criticality on its Critical Test Reactor, saying the milestone validated commercial-scale systems and would accelerate the path to mass-producing Aalo Pods for AI data centers. ([aalo.com](https://www.aalo.com/updates/aalo-atomics-unveils-critical-test-reactor-first-new-reactor-at-inl-in-50-years?utm_source=openai))
Source: Aalo Atomics.
https://www.aalo.com/updates/aalo-achieves-first-criticality
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2026-07-03:
Aalo Pod product page updated to 50 MWe commercial product
(product)
. Aalo’s product page now describes the Aalo Pod as a rapidly deployable 50 MWe commercial product for AI compute, with factory-manufactured modules and a deployment roadmap.
Source: Aalo Product Page.
https://www.aalo.com/aalo-pod
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2026-04-30:
DOE-ID approves the Aalo-X safety analysis
(product)
. Aalo said DOE-Idaho approved the Documented Safety Analysis for the Aalo-X Critical Test Reactor, moving the project into final pre-operations review.
Source: Aalo Updates.
https://www.aalo.com/post/doe-idaho-approves-aalos-documented-safety-analysis-for-the-aalo-x-critical-test-reactor
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2026-04-27:
Michael So joins Aalo as VP of Programs
(hr)
. Aalo announced Michael So as VP of Programs; the post says he joined from Tesla and will lead launches of Aalo-X and Aalo Pod.. Team size observed: 51-200 employees employees.
Source: Aalo Atomics update.
https://www.aalo.com/post/michael-so-joins-aalo-as-vp-of-programs
Deep Fission, Inc.
Website: deepfission.com
Deep Fission develops advanced nuclear power systems that place small modular pressurized water reactors in boreholes about a mile underground to deliver scalable, low-carbon baseload electricity.
Category: Power & Grid Infrastructure.
Founded: 2023.
Country: United States.
Employees: 51-200 employees.
Landscape fit: It fits Power & Grid Infrastructure because it is building new generation capacity and grid-scale electricity supply for high-demand users like data centers, using advanced nuclear technology as a power source.
Funding rounds
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Private placement
announced 2026-02-01
: 80000000 USD
; investors: Ed Eisler of EE Holdings, Mark Tompkins of Montrose Capital, Blue Owl Capital (Blue Owl-managed fund)
; source: Deep Fission press release
; https://www.deepfission.com/pr-media-kit/press-releases/detail/101/deep-fission-advanced-nuclear-raises-80-million-in-financing-to-accelerate-commercialization
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SAFE note financing
announced 2025-09-01
: 30000000 USD
; source: Deep Fission press release
; https://www.deepfission.com/investors/news-events/press-releases/detail/87/deep-fission-nuclear-completes-30m-financing-in-a-go-public-transaction
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Private placement
announced 2025-09-01
: 30000000 USD
; investors: 8VC, Deep Future, Wave Function, Ed Eisler of EE Holdings, Mark Tompkins of Montrose Capital Partners, Blue Owl Capital (Blue Owl-managed fund)
; source: Deep Fission press release
; https://www.deepfission.com/investors/news-events/press-releases/detail/87/deep-fission-nuclear-completes-30m-financing-in-a-go-public-transaction
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SAFE note financing
announced 2025-01-01
: 2893000 USD
; source: Deep Fission, Inc. S-1/A (Jan. 27, 2026)
; https://www.deepfission.com/investors/sec-filings/all-sec-filings/content/0001104659-26-006743/tmb-20250930xs1a.htm
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Pre-seed
announced 2024-08-01
: 4000000 USD
; investors: 8VC
; source: Deep Fission press release
; https://www.deepfission.com/news-media/press-releases/detail/96/breakthrough-nuclear-startup-deep-fission-emerges-from-stealth-mode-with-4m-in-backing
Company timeline
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2026-07-07:
Delivers prototype reactor canister to Kansas site
(gtm)
. Deep Fission announced the arrival of its prototype reactor canister at Parsons, Kansas as part of the Proof-of-Concept Well program and said the hardware would be used for non-nuclear testing.
Source: Deep Fission press release.
https://www.deepfission.com/pr-media-kit/press-releases/detail/114/deep-fission-prototype-reactor-canister-arrives-at-kansas-site-advancing-reactor-proof-of-concept-program
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2026-07-07:
Delivers prototype reactor canister to Kansas
(product)
. Deep Fission announced arrival of its prototype reactor canister at the Parsons site for proof-of-concept testing.
Source: Deep Fission.
https://www.deepfission.com/pr-media-kit/press-releases/detail/114/deep-fission-prototype-reactor-canister-arrives-at-kansas-site-advancing-reactor-proof-of-concept-program
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2026-07-01:
Talent pipeline job post signaled active recruiting
(hr)
. Deep Fission listed a LinkedIn Talent Pipeline role inviting candidates to submit resumes for future matching roles, with emphasis on nuclear engineering, advanced manufacturing, health physics, systems engineering, and government relations.. Team size observed: 51-200 employees employees.
Source: LinkedIn job post.
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/deep-fission-talent-pipeline-at-deep-fission-4408297275
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2026-06-24:
Publishes 18.5 GW customer pipeline
(gtm)
. Deep Fission announced LOIs with data centers, co-developers, industrial parks, and strategic partners representing up to 18.5 GW of potential generation capacity.
Source: Deep Fission press release.
https://www.deepfission.com/investors/news-events/press-releases/detail/112/advanced-nuclear-company-deep-fission-announces-customer-pipeline-of-up-to-18-5-gigawatts-of-generation-capacity
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2026-06-01:
LinkedIn post advertised Senior Business Development Manager opening
(hr)
. Deep Fission posted that it was hiring a Senior Business Development Manager and invited applicants to apply.. Team size observed: 51-200 employees employees.
Source: Deep Fission LinkedIn post.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/deep-fission_careers-jobs-hiring-activity-7455285141280698368-bGGU
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2026-02-19:
Mark Pérès appointed Chief Nuclear Officer
(hr)
. Deep Fission’s board/compensation committee approved Mark Pérès as Chief Nuclear Officer, effective February 19, 2026; he had previously served as Vice President of Engineering since October 2024.. Team size observed: 51-200 employees employees.
Source: Deep Fission SEC filing.
https://www.deepfission.com/investors/sec-filings/all-sec-filings/content/0001104659-26-019327/tm267068d1_8k.htm
Critical Energy
Website: criticalenergy.com
Critical Energy builds factory-made modular power plants that convert heat into electricity, with a focus on geothermal and waste-heat recovery applications.
Category: Power & Grid Infrastructure.
Funding stage: Seed.
Founded: 2024.
Country: United States.
Employees: 11-50 employees.
Landscape fit: It fits the category because it develops modular power-generation systems that help data centers access reliable electricity, including waste-heat recovery from data center gas turbines and other 24/7 grid-scale clean power applications.
Funding rounds
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Seed
announced 2026-06-01
: 19000000 USD
; investors: Susa Ventures, Upfront Ventures, MaC Venture Capital, Susquehanna Sustainable Investments, Humba Ventures, Scribble Ventures, Underground Ventures
; source: TechCrunch
; https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/17/spacex-alum-nabs-22m-to-turn-rocket-engines-into-geothermal-power-plants/
Company timeline
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2026-06-01:
Recent company update highlights active facility and test work
(hr)
. Critical Energy posted that the team is using its Hawthorne factory to test, build, and improve the product line and that a new air-cooled condenser was added for testing.. Team size observed: 11-50 employees employees.
Source: LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/critical-energy-systems
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2026-06-01:
Demo power plant validated closed-loop turbine integration
(product)
. Critical Energy said its first demo system integrated a fully custom turbine and generated over 50 kW of electricity in testing.
Source: Critical Energy – What we’re building.
https://criticalenergy.com/what-were-building/
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2026-06-01:
Current hiring cluster across engineering and manufacturing
(hr)
. Critical Energy’s current job board shows multiple open roles, including Senior Electrical Engineer, Controls; Head of Manufacturing; Senior Systems Engineer, Thermal & Fluid Dynamics; Senior Turbomachinery Mechanical Design Engineer; Senior Systems Engineer, Mechanical Design; and Power Systems Engineer.. Team size observed: 11-50 employees employees.
Source: Ashby job board.
https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/critical-energy
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2026-06-01:
Apex introduced as first modular power-unit family
(product)
. Critical Energy launched Apex as its first family of modular power units, built in factory-assembled shipping-container modules and designed for multi-megawatt deployment.
Source: Critical Energy – What we’re building.
https://criticalenergy.com/what-were-building/
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2026-06-01:
Seed
(funding)
. Amount: 19000000 USD. Investors: Susa Ventures, Upfront Ventures, MaC Venture Capital, Susquehanna Sustainable Investments, Humba Ventures, Scribble Ventures, Underground Ventures
Source: TechCrunch.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/17/spacex-alum-nabs-22m-to-turn-rocket-engines-into-geothermal-power-plants/
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2026-05-01:
Thought-leadership and technical narrative for modular geothermal deployment
(gtm)
. Critical Energy used a podcast appearance to explain how modular systems could accelerate geothermal deployment, reinforcing its core value proposition and building credibility with a technically minded audience.
Source: Critical Energy website.
https://criticalenergy.com/
DG Matrix
Website: dgmatrix.com
DG Matrix develops solid-state transformer and power-routing systems that help AI data centers and other electrification-heavy sites more efficiently receive, convert, and manage electricity.
Category: Power & Grid Infrastructure.
Funding stage: Series A.
Founded: 2022.
Country: United States.
Employees: 250+ people globally.
Landscape fit: It fits the Power & Grid Infrastructure category because its Interport/Power Router platform is designed to remove data center power bottlenecks by integrating grid power, storage, and on-site generation into a software-defined power architecture for AI data centers.
Funding rounds
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Series A
announced 2026-02-01
: 60000000 USD
; investors: Engine Ventures, ABB, Cerberus Ventures, Chevron Technology Ventures, Clean Energy Ventures, Fine Structure Ventures, Helios Climate Ventures, MCJ, Piedmont Capital
; source: Business Wire
; https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260218937765/en/DG-Matrix-Closes-%2460-Million-Series-A-to-Scale-Next-Generation-Power-Infrastructure-for-AI-and-Electrification
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Seed
announced 2025-03-01
: 20000000 USD
; investors: Clean Energy Ventures, ABB, Cerberus Ventures, Chevron Technology Ventures, Piedmont Capital
; source: DG Matrix
; https://www.dgmatrix.com/news-and-media/PressRelease/dg-matrix-raises-20-million-to-revolutionize-global-energy-infrastructure-with-the-world-s-first-multi-port-solid-state-transformer/86
Company timeline
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2026-06-17:
NVIDIA MGX ecosystem participation for 800-VDC power architecture
(product)
. DG Matrix joined the NVIDIA MGX ecosystem as a solid-state transformer supplier for NVIDIA’s 800-VDC power architecture.
Source: DG Matrix press release listing.
https://www.dgmatrix.com/news-and-media?filter=PressRelease
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2026-06-17:
Executive Chairman appointed
(hr)
. DG Matrix appointed Anthony Wanger as its first Executive Chairman.. Team size observed: 250+ people globally employees.
Source: DG Matrix News.
https://www.dgmatrix.com/news-and-media/PressRelease/dg-matrix-appoints-digital-infrastructure-pioneer-anthony-wanger-as-first-executive-chairman/1225
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2026-06-16:
Executive Advisory Board expanded with data-center infrastructure leader
(hr)
. DG Matrix appointed Peter Gross to its Executive Advisory Board.. Team size observed: 250+ people globally employees.
Source: DG Matrix News.
https://www.dgmatrix.com/news-and-media/PressRelease/dg-matrix-appoints-peter-gross-data-center-mission-critical-pioneer-and-imasons-hall-of-fame-inductee-to-executive-advisory-board/1226
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2026-05-27:
InfraPartners launch of end-to-end grid-to-rack AI platform
(gtm)
. DG Matrix and InfraPartners launched an end-to-end AI infrastructure platform combining prefabricated data center deployment with DG Matrix’s software-defined power architecture.
Source: DG Matrix.
https://www.dgmatrix.com/news-and-media/PressRelease/infrapartners-and-dg-matrix-launch-end-to-end-ai-infrastructure-platform-to-address-power-and-deployment-constraints/1222
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2026-05-27:
InfraPartners launch broadened DG Matrix into end-to-end AI infrastructure
(product)
. DG Matrix and InfraPartners launched an end-to-end platform combining AI Factory deployment with a globally standardized, software-defined power architecture.
Source: DG Matrix press release.
https://www.dgmatrix.com/news-and-media/PressRelease/infrapartners-and-dg-matrix-launch-end-to-end-ai-infrastructure-platform-to-address-power-and-deployment-constraints/1222
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2026-04-28:
Infineon partnership advanced next-generation power electronics
(product)
. DG Matrix announced a partnership with Infineon to advance its next-generation power electronics stack.
Source: DG Matrix press release.
https://www.dgmatrix.com/news-and-media/PressRelease/dg-matrix-partners-with-infineon-to-advance-next-generation-power-electronics/1219
Heron Power
Website: heronpower.com
Heron Power develops solid-state transformers and other power-electronics hardware for the modern grid, including products aimed at supporting AI data centers and other high-growth electricity loads.
Category: Power & Grid Infrastructure.
Funding stage: Series B.
Founded: 2024.
Country: United States.
Employees: 51-200 employees.
Landscape fit: It fits the category because it helps data centers access and manage electricity through grid-facing power electronics, including solid-state transformer systems explicitly positioned for AI data centers and related infrastructure.
Funding rounds
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Series B
announced 2026-02-01
: 140000000 USD
; investors: Andreessen Horowitz, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Capricorn Investment Group, Energy Impact Partners, Valor Atreides AI Fund, Gigascale Capital
; source: GlobeNewswire / Heron Power
; https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/02/18/3240170/0/en/Heron-Power-Raises-140-Million-to-Build-a-Next-Generation-Power-Grid-in-Series-B-Co-led-by-Andreessen-Horowitz-Breakthrough-Energy-Ventures.html
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Series A
announced 2025-05-01
: 38000000 USD
; investors: Capricorn Investment Group, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Energy Impact Partners, Gigascale Capital, Powerhouse Ventures, Valor Equity Partners, JB Straubel, Zach Kirkhorn
; source: GlobeNewswire / Heron Power
; https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/05/29/3090121/0/en/heron-power-raises-38m-series-a-to-accelerate-an-all-electric-future.html
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Seed
announced 2024-10-01
: 5000000 USD
; source: FundBat
; https://fundbat.com/company/heron-power/
Company timeline
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2026-07-01:
Hiring cluster across engineering, operations, and marketing
(hr)
. Heron Power posted multiple open roles, including supply chain manager, principal embedded software engineer, lead compliance engineer, supplier industrialization engineer, automation controls engineer, and director of marketing and communications, alongside internship postings on its jobs/careers surfaces.. Team size observed: 51-200 employees employees.
Source: LinkedIn / Heron Power careers.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/heron-power-electronics/jobs
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2026-06-02:
Heron forms collaboration with LG Energy Solution Vertech
(gtm)
. Heron announced a design and engineering collaboration with LG Energy Solution Vertech to integrate Heron Link with LG’s U.S.-manufactured battery energy storage systems.
Source: Heron Power / GlobeNewswire.
https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/06/02/3305433/0/en/heron-power-collaborates-with-lg-energy-solution-vertech-uniting-american-made-battery-energy-storage-systems-and-solid-state-transformers-to-power-the-modern-grid.html
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2026-06-02:
LG Energy Solution Vertech collaboration announced
(product)
. Heron announced a design and engineering collaboration with LG Energy Solution Vertech to integrate Heron Link with LG's U.S.-manufactured battery energy storage systems.
Source: Heron Power / GlobeNewswire.
https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/06/02/3305433/0/en/heron-power-collaborates-with-lg-energy-solution-vertech-uniting-american-made-battery-energy-storage-systems-and-solid-state-transformers-to-power-the-modern-grid.html
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2026-05-01:
Heron publishes an 800VDC data center blueprint
(gtm)
. Heron published a detailed architecture blueprint for AI data centers, framing Heron Link plus SuperBBU as a repeatable 12 MW building block that reduces electrical cost, labor, and schedule risk.
Source: Heron Power.
https://heronpower.com/blueprint-for-800-vdc
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2026-02-01:
Series B
(funding)
. Amount: 140000000 USD. Investors: Andreessen Horowitz, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Capricorn Investment Group, Energy Impact Partners, Valor Atreides AI Fund, Gigascale Capital
Source: GlobeNewswire / Heron Power.
https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/02/18/3240170/0/en/Heron-Power-Raises-140-Million-to-Build-a-Next-Generation-Power-Grid-in-Series-B-Co-led-by-Andreessen-Horowitz-Breakthrough-Energy-Ventures.html
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2025-10-13:
Heron Power publicly launches around gigascale AI power infrastructure
(gtm)
. Heron Power released a white paper and repositioned Heron Link as a direct 34.5kV AC to 800V DC power architecture for AI data centers, emphasizing integrated storage, grid-forming capability, and domestic manufacturing.
Source: Heron Power / GlobeNewswire.
https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/10/13/3165715/0/en/Heron-Power-Reinvents-the-Power-Foundation-for-Gigascale-AI.html/
Amperesand
Website: amperesand.io
Amperesand builds a medium-voltage solid-state transformer platform for AI data centers and other critical infrastructure, aiming to deliver power faster, in less space, and with high efficiency and uptime. ([amperesand.io](https://www.amperesand.io/))
Category: Power & Grid Infrastructure.
Funding stage: Series A.
Founded: 2023.
Country: Singapore.
Landscape fit: It fits Power & Grid Infrastructure because its core product is power-delivery hardware for data centers and grid-connected critical loads—specifically medium-voltage solid-state transformers that convert, manage, and distribute electricity for AI facilities and other mission-critical sites. ([amperesand.io](https://www.amperesand.io/))
Funding rounds
-
Series A - II
announced 2026-06-01
: 30000000 USD
; source: CB Insights
; https://www.cbinsights.com/company/amperesand/financials
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Series A
announced 2025-11-01
: 80000000 USD
; investors: Walden Catalyst Ventures, Temasek, Industry Ventures, Acclimate Ventures, SG Growth Capital, Xora Innovation, Material Impact, TDK Ventures, Foothill Ventures
; source: Business Wire
; https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251118244299/en/Amperesand-Raises-%2480M-Series-A-Co-led-by-Walden-Catalyst-Ventures-and-Temasek-to-Redefine-Power-Infrastructure-for-AI-Data-Centers
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Seed
announced 2024-02-01
: 12450000 USD
; investors: Xora Innovation, Material Impact, TDK Ventures, Foothill Ventures
; source: Business Wire
; https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240207509092/en/Amperesand-raises-%2412.45M-to-transform-global-power-grids
Company timeline
-
2026-07-01:
Careers page shows active recruiting across multiple hubs
(hr)
. Amperesand's careers page is live with a clear hiring call-to-action, open positions on Greenhouse, and listed offices in Reno, San Francisco, and Singapore.
Source: Amperesand Careers.
https://www.amperesand.io/careers
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2026-07-01:
Multiple 2026 openings across engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and IP
(hr)
. Amperesand posted several new roles in recent months, including Global Supply Chain Manager, Full Stack Systems Engineer, System Validation and Integration Intern, Industrial Engineering Intern, Staff Patent Engineer, Senior Technical Program Manager, Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Director of Engineering Program Management, and Staff Software Backend Engineer.
Source: LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/amperesandpteltd_hiring-activity-7441087719377682432-VNHg
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2026-06-01:
Series A - II
(funding)
. Amount: 30000000 USD
Source: CB Insights.
https://www.cbinsights.com/company/amperesand/financials
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2025-11-18:
Closes $80M Series A to scale commercial deployment
(gtm)
. Amperesand announced an oversubscribed $80 million Series A, and company messaging tied the raise to scaling solid-state transformer deployment and commercial readiness. ([axios.com](https://www.axios.com/amperesand-80-million-temasek-walden-46e6411f-fa02-4807-ba93-904d3e5ecd19.html?utm_source=openai))
Source: Axios / Amperesand News.
https://www.axios.com/amperesand-80-million-temasek-walden-46e6411f-fa02-4807-ba93-904d3e5ecd19.html
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2025-11-18:
Series A and commercial scaling plan
(product)
. Amperesand closed an $80M Series A and said it would deliver 30MW of commercial systems in 2026 for hyperscale AI data centers and critical power customers. ([businesswire.com](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251118244299/en/Amperesand-Raises-%2480M-Series-A-Co-led-by-Walden-Catalyst-Ventures-and-Temasek-to-Redefine-Power-Infrastructure-for-AI-Data-Centers))
Source: Business Wire.
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251118244299/en/Amperesand-Raises-%2480M-Series-A-Co-led-by-Walden-Catalyst-Ventures-and-Temasek-to-Redefine-Power-Infrastructure-for-AI-Data-Centers
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2025-11-01:
Series A
(funding)
. Amount: 80000000 USD. Investors: Walden Catalyst Ventures, Temasek, Industry Ventures, Acclimate Ventures, SG Growth Capital, Xora Innovation, Material Impact, TDK Ventures, Foothill Ventures
Source: Business Wire.
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251118244299/en/Amperesand-Raises-%2480M-Series-A-Co-led-by-Walden-Catalyst-Ventures-and-Temasek-to-Redefine-Power-Infrastructure-for-AI-Data-Centers
ZincFive, Inc.
Website: zincfive.com
ZincFive develops nickel-zinc battery-based immediate power solutions, including UPS battery cabinets and retrofit kits for data centers and other mission-critical applications. ([zincfive.com](https://zincfive.com/?utm_source=openai))
Category: Power & Grid Infrastructure.
Founded: 2016.
Country: United States.
Employees: 134 employees.
Landscape fit: It fits the Power & Grid Infrastructure category because it helps data centers access, store, and manage electricity through nickel-zinc UPS battery systems that provide backup power, higher power density, and safer energy storage. The company was founded in 2016 in the United States and most recently announced a $30 million Series F round, making it a late-stage private company. ([zincfive.com](https://zincfive.com/news/zincfive-raises-30-million-in-oversubscribed-series-f-financing/?utm_source=openai))
Funding rounds
-
Series F
announced 2025-12-01
: 30000000 USD
; investors: Helios Climate Ventures, Climate Investment, Japan Energy Fund, General Ventures, Clear Creek Investments
; source: ZincFive
; https://zincfive.com/news/zincfive-raises-30-million-in-oversubscribed-series-f-financing/
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Series D
announced 2022-11-01
: 54000000 USD
; investors: Helios Climate Ventures, Senator Investment Group, Standard Investments
; source: ZincFive
; https://zincfive.com/news/zincfive-raises-54-million-in-series-d-financing/
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Series C
announced 2020-03-01
: 13100000 USD
; investors: 40 North Ventures
; source: ZincFive
; https://zincfive.com/news/zincfive-raises-13-1-million-in-series-c-financing/
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Series B
announced 2018-01-01
: 11000000 USD
; source: Standard Industries
; https://www.standardindustries.com/articles/press-releases/tualatin-battery-maker-raises-13-2m
Company timeline
-
2026-07-01:
Multi-role hiring cluster visible on LinkedIn
(hr)
. ZincFive’s LinkedIn jobs page showed a cluster of open roles including hardware engineering, mechanical engineering, QMS, service, field service, firmware, inventory, electrochemistry, purchasing, product management, and sales leadership.. Team size observed: 134 employees employees.
Source: LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/zincfive-inc/jobs
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2026-04-01:
2 GW commercial deployment milestone
(gtm)
. ZincFive said it surpassed 2 GW of power delivered or contracted globally, using the milestone to reinforce adoption of nickel-zinc in data centers and to validate the expanding BC Series portfolio. ([zincfive.com](https://zincfive.com/news/zincfive-surpasses-2-gw-milestone-underscoring-commercial-adoption-of-nickel-zinc-in-data-centers/))
Source: ZincFive Surpasses 2 GW Milestone Underscoring Commercial Adoption of Nickel-Zinc in Data Centers.
https://zincfive.com/news/zincfive-surpasses-2-gw-milestone-underscoring-commercial-adoption-of-nickel-zinc-in-data-centers/
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2026-04-01:
Retrofit kit expands ZincFive into brownfield UPS replacement
(gtm)
. ZincFive launched the NiZn Retrofit Kit to replace legacy VRLA batteries inside existing UPS systems without enclosure replacement or redesign, explicitly expanding into the brownfield retrofit market. ([zincfive.com](https://zincfive.com/news/zincfive-announces-nickel-zinc-retrofit-kit-to-modernize-existing-ups-energy-storage-infrastructure/))
Source: ZincFive Announces Nickel-Zinc Retrofit Kit to Modernize Existing UPS Energy Storage Infrastructure.
https://zincfive.com/news/zincfive-announces-nickel-zinc-retrofit-kit-to-modernize-existing-ups-energy-storage-infrastructure/
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2026-04-01:
NiZn Retrofit Kit announced
(product)
. ZincFive announced a retrofit kit that lets operators replace legacy VRLA batteries with NiZn technology without replacing cabinet enclosures or redesigning the system.
Source: ZincFive.
https://zincfive.com/news/zincfive-announces-nickel-zinc-retrofit-kit-to-modernize-existing-ups-energy-storage-infrastructure/
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2025-12-01:
Series F
(funding)
. Amount: 30000000 USD. Investors: Helios Climate Ventures, Climate Investment, Japan Energy Fund, General Ventures, Clear Creek Investments
Source: ZincFive.
https://zincfive.com/news/zincfive-raises-30-million-in-oversubscribed-series-f-financing/
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2025-11-01:
BC 2 AI launch for AI-driven data centers
(gtm)
. ZincFive announced BC 2 AI, an AI-optimized nickel-zinc UPS battery cabinet designed for dynamic AI workloads and outage protection in mission-critical data centers. ([zincfive.com](https://zincfive.com/news/zincfive-unveils-bc-2-ai-to-power-the-next-era-of-ai-driven-data-centers/))
Source: ZincFive Unveils BC 2 AI to Power the Next Era of AI-Driven Data Centers.
https://zincfive.com/news/zincfive-unveils-bc-2-ai-to-power-the-next-era-of-ai-driven-data-centers/
Skycore Semiconductors
Website: skycore-semi.com
Skycore Semiconductors is a Copenhagen-based fabless semiconductor company that develops advanced power conversion microchips for high-power applications including AI servers, data centers, and battery energy storage systems.
Category: Power & Grid Infrastructure.
Funding stage: Seed.
Founded: 2021.
Country: Denmark.
Employees: 2-10 employees.
Landscape fit: It fits the Power & Grid Infrastructure category because its chips improve how electricity is converted and delivered in high-power environments like AI data centers, helping reduce energy loss and support more efficient power infrastructure.
Funding rounds
-
Seed
announced 2025-11-01
: 5000000 EUR
; investors: APEX Ventures, First Momentum Ventures, Mätch VC, Balnord
; source: Amadeus Capital Partners
; https://www.amadeuscapital.com/skycore-semiconductors-5m-seed-800v-hvdc-ai/
Company timeline
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2026-07-01:
Applications page broadens use-case framing
(gtm)
. Skycore’s applications messaging explicitly includes AI data centers, BESS, EVs, and BBUs while emphasizing 300-1000 W use cases.
Source: Skycore Semiconductors.
https://www.skycore-semi.com/applications
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2026-05-01:
Expanded product line with SCG12 series and SCB16FK active balancing chip
(product)
. Skycore’s product page now presents the SCG12 series for up to 1kW dc-dc conversion and the SCB16FK active cell-balancing chip, broadening the portfolio beyond a single converter demo.
Source: Skycore Semiconductors.
https://www.skycore-semi.com/products
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2026-05-01:
Published preliminary product briefs for SCG10ECX-related evaluation kits
(product)
. Skycore published preliminary briefs showing the SCG10ECX chip in evaluation kits for 50W and 300W 48V-to-12V converter designs.
Source: Skycore Semiconductors.
https://www.skycore-semi.com/_files/ugd/feaef8_0490b19f855c4e87adfc6a3d24c32f4c.pdf
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2026-05-01:
Hiring push for power electronics and analog IC roles
(hr)
. Skycore posted that it was hiring strong power electronic engineers and analog IC designers for its data-center power solutions work.. Team size observed: 2-10 employees employees.
Source: LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skycore-semi/
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2026-02-01:
Power Electronics Solution Architect opening posted
(hr)
. Skycore posted a hiring note for a Power Electronics Solution Architect in Copenhagen.. Team size observed: 2-10 employees employees.
Source: LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skycore-semi/
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2025-11-01:
Seed
(funding)
. Amount: 5000000 EUR. Investors: APEX Ventures, First Momentum Ventures, Mätch VC, Balnord
Source: Amadeus Capital Partners.
https://www.amadeuscapital.com/skycore-semiconductors-5m-seed-800v-hvdc-ai/
Calyos
Website: calyos-tm.com
Calyos develops passive two-phase cooling and thermal management systems that help high-heat electronics in sectors like computing, e-mobility, renewable energy, and data centers dissipate heat more efficiently.
Category: Power & Grid Infrastructure.
Founded: 2011.
Country: Belgium.
Employees: 11-50 employees.
Landscape fit: It fits the Power & Grid Infrastructure category because its cooling technology helps data centers and other compute-heavy infrastructure manage electricity-related heat loads more efficiently, supporting reliable operation and energy efficiency.
Funding rounds
-
Equity financing
announced 2024-12-01
: 4000000 EUR
; source: Calyos
; https://www.calyos-tm.com/news-article/calyos-secures-eu4-million-investment-from-existing-shareholders-to-accelerate-growth-and-market-expansion
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Grant
announced 2022-11-01
: 0 EUR
; investors: European Space Agency
; source: Calyos
; https://www.calyos-tm.com/news-article/calyos-awarded-funding-for-technology-transfer-project
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Equity financing
announced 2022-06-01
: 4400000 EUR
; investors: FIDIC, Finindus, Invest for Jobs, Sambrinvest, SFPI/FPIM, private investors
; source: Calyos
; https://www.calyos-tm.com/news-article/calyos-closes-latest-round-of-funding
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Venture - Series Unknown
announced 2022-06-01
: 4400000 EUR
; investors: FIDIC, Finindus, Invest for Jobs, Sambrinvest, SFPI/FPIM, private investors
; source: Calyos press release
; https://www.calyos-tm.com/news-article/calyos-closes-latest-round-of-funding
-
Venture Round
announced 2022-06-01
: 4400000 EUR
; investors: FIDIC, Finindus, Invest for Jobs, Sambrinvest, SFPI/FPIM, Private Investors
; source: Calyos
; https://www.calyos-tm.com/news-article/calyos-closes-latest-round-of-funding
Company timeline
-
2026-07-08:
Team size observed
(hr)
. Public source shows a team size of 11-50 employees employees.. Team size observed: 11-50 employees employees.
Source: LinkedIn.
https://be.linkedin.com/company/calyos
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2026-06-19:
Newsletter pushes implementation guidance for passive two-phase cooling
(gtm)
. Calyos published a newsletter framing three implementation steps for passive two-phase cooling in modern electronics.
Source: Calyos.
https://www.calyos-tm.com/
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2026-06-19:
Calyos publishes implementation guide for passive two-phase cooling
(product)
. Calyos released a newsletter explaining a three-step process for implementing passive two-phase cooling in modern electronics, including specification gathering, technology selection, and performance evaluation.
Source: Calyos.
https://www.calyos-tm.com/news-article/3-steps-to-implement-passive-two-phase-cooling-in-your-modern-electronics
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2026-06-11:
Calyos and 2CRSi Edge collaborate on AI edge cooling
(gtm)
. Calyos announced a collaboration with 2CRSi Edge to integrate passive two-phase cooling into high-density GPU platforms for edge and mission-critical deployments.
Source: Calyos.
https://www.calyos-tm.com/news-article/calyos-and-2crsi-edge-collaborate-to-bring-ai-to-the-edge-with-two-phase-cooling
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2026-06-11:
Calyos and 2CRSi Edge announce two-phase cooling collaboration for edge AI
(product)
. Calyos and 2CRSi Edge announced a collaboration to integrate passive two-phase cooling into ruggedized high-density GPU platforms for edge and mission-critical environments.
Source: Calyos.
https://www.calyos-tm.com/news-article/calyos-and-2crsi-edge-collaborate-to-bring-ai-to-the-edge-with-two-phase-cooling
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2026-06-08:
Calyos and Valeo sign MoU to industrialize passive two-phase cooling
(gtm)
. Calyos announced a joint MoU with Valeo to develop and industrialize passive two-phase cooling for chips in mobility and data center applications.
Source: Calyos.
https://www.calyos-tm.com/news-article/calyos-and-valeo-sign-a-memorandum-of-understanding-mou-to-industrialize-passive-two-phase-cooling
Cooling & Thermal Management
Startups solving heat, liquid cooling, water use, coolant monitoring, and thermal efficiency.
Omen AI
Website: omen.ai
Omen AI builds real-time fluid analysis and coolant monitoring systems that help data centers and industrial operators detect contamination, fluid degradation, and equipment issues before failures cause downtime.
Category: Cooling & Thermal Management.
Funding stage: Series A.
Founded: 2024.
Country: United States.
Employees: 11-50 employees.
Landscape fit: It fits the Cooling & Thermal Management category because its core product monitors data center coolant health in real time, helping operators manage liquid cooling fluids, contamination, and uptime in heat-intensive infrastructure.
Funding rounds
-
Series A
announced 2026-06-01
: 31000000 USD
; investors: Nava Ventures, CRV, Sheryl Sandberg, Mike Mattacola, Vanderbilt University, LMNT Ventures, Mann+Hummel, Borusan Ventures, Starhill Holdings, Hard Launch Capital, Bridgestone executives, GM executives, Johnson Controls executives, TensorWave executives
; source: PR Newswire
; https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/omen-ai-raises-31m-series-a-to-bring-continuous-fluid-intelligence-to-the-machines-powering-the-ai-economy-302814262.html?utm_source=openai
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Seed
announced 2025-10-01
: 10500000 USD
; investors: CRV, Banter Capital, Ben Taft's Genius Ventures, Caffeinated Capital, OpenView Venture Partners, Pareto Holdings, Silence, Cory Levy
; source: toflow.ai
; https://toflow.ai/spotlight/omen-ai
Company timeline
-
2026-07-08:
Current multi-function hiring cluster live on careers page
(hr)
. Omen AI's careers page shows 10 open roles across engineering, operations, and sales, including Frontend Engineer, Software Engineer, Lab Manager, FP&A Lead, Executive Assistant, and Solutions Architect.. Team size observed: 11-50 employees employees.
Source: Omen AI careers page.
https://www.omen.ai/careers
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2026-07-01:
Solutions-architect hiring signals a technical enterprise sales motion
(gtm)
. Omen’s careers page includes a Solutions Architect role alongside hardware, software, and operations hiring, suggesting a more structured pre-sales and implementation motion. ([omen.ai](https://www.omen.ai/careers?utm_source=openai))
Source: Omen careers.
https://www.omen.ai/careers
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2026-07-01:
Homepage sharpens into enterprise fluid-monitoring wedge
(gtm)
. The company’s public-facing site centers on continuous fluid analysis for data centers and industrial machines, with explicit positioning around real-time coolant monitoring, mission-critical uptime, and demo-based inquiry. ([omen.ai](https://www.omen.ai/?utm_source=openai))
Source: Omen homepage.
https://www.omen.ai/
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2026-06-01:
Series A
(funding)
. Amount: 31000000 USD. Investors: Nava Ventures, CRV, Sheryl Sandberg, Mike Mattacola, Vanderbilt University, LMNT Ventures, Mann+Hummel, Borusan Ventures, Starhill Holdings, Hard Launch Capital, Bridgestone executives, GM executives, Johnson Controls executives, TensorWave executives
Source: PR Newswire.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/omen-ai-raises-31m-series-a-to-bring-continuous-fluid-intelligence-to-the-machines-powering-the-ai-economy-302814262.html?utm_source=openai
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2026-01-01:
Shift toward data-center coolant monitoring
(product)
. Omen began focusing its fluid-analysis product on data centers after starting from construction machinery and other fluid-system use cases.
Source: TechCrunch.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/29/omen-ais-plan-to-optimize-data-centers-is-all-wet/
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2025-10-01:
Seed
(funding)
. Amount: 10500000 USD. Investors: CRV, Banter Capital, Ben Taft's Genius Ventures, Caffeinated Capital, OpenView Venture Partners, Pareto Holdings, Silence, Cory Levy
Source: toflow.ai.
https://toflow.ai/spotlight/omen-ai
Madrone
Website: madrone.cool
Madrone builds chillerless cooling systems for data centers, using dew-point cooling to deliver facility water with lower power and water use.
Category: Cooling & Thermal Management.
Founded: 2025.
Country: United States.
Employees: 2-10 employees.
Landscape fit: It fits this category because it directly targets data-center heat rejection and thermal efficiency, aiming to reduce cooling power and water consumption for high-density compute facilities.
Funding rounds
-
Seed
announced 2026-03-01
: 125000 USD
; investors: Y Combinator
; source: Dealroom.co
; https://app.dealroom.co/companies/madrone_2
Company timeline
-
2026-07-01:
Homepage sharpened around deployment and deployment modes
(product)
. The company website currently emphasizes 'same grid permit, more compute,' quantifies lower water and power use, and explicitly describes two deployment modes: new hyperscale builds and retrofit capacity expansion.
Source: Madrone.
https://www.madrone.cool/
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2026-05-01:
Founder launch and active founder roster visible
(hr)
. Madrone’s YC company page shows the company in Spring 2026 with active founders Akshay Trikha and Erik Meike, and the launch post frames the company as founder-led.. Team size observed: 2-10 employees employees.
Source: Y Combinator.
https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/madrone
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2026-05-01:
Public launch with desert-data-center positioning
(gtm)
. Madrone launched publicly through Y Combinator as a chillerless cooling company for desert data centers, presenting modular dew-point cooling as a faster, lower-power alternative to chiller-based systems.
Source: Y Combinator Launch YC.
https://www.ycombinator.com/launches/QL1-madrone-chiller-less-cooling-for-desert-data-centers
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2026-03-01:
YC launch and product positioning for chillerless data-center cooling
(product)
. Madrone publicly launched as a data-center cooling startup, describing a modular facility-water cooling system that chills water to the dew point, avoids mechanical chillers, and is designed for fast fabrication and installation.
Source: Y Combinator.
https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/madrone
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2026-03-01:
Seed
(funding)
. Amount: 125000 USD. Investors: Y Combinator
Source: Dealroom.co.
https://app.dealroom.co/companies/madrone_2
Inviscid AI
Website: inviscidai.com
Inviscid AI builds real-time physics-informed digital twins and cooling simulations that help buildings, cold storage facilities, and data centers optimize HVAC performance, airflow, and energy use.
Category: Cooling & Thermal Management.
Funding stage: Seed.
Founded: 2025.
Country: Singapore.
Employees: 2-10 employees.
Landscape fit: It fits the cooling & thermal management category because its core product uses AI + CFD/physics simulation to optimize HVAC, reduce cooling costs, prevent hotspots, and manage thermal loads in data centers and other facilities.
Company timeline
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2026-04-01:
Homepage broadened to multi-vertical building optimization
(gtm)
. By the latest crawl, the homepage framed the product across data centers, office towers, hospitals, cold storage, manufacturing, pharma, retail, airports, life sciences, government facilities, and mixed-use towers.
Source: Inviscid AI.
https://inviscidai.com/
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2026-04-01:
Data Center World demo focused on data center cooling
(product)
. Inviscid AI demoed real-time CFD simulation at Data Center World 2026, emphasizing data center cooling and airflow optimization.
Source: Inviscid AI.
https://inviscidai.com/stories/data-center-world-2026
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2026-04-01:
Founder update: building with Qiu Ziming
(hr)
. Kabir Jain publicly said he was building Inviscid AI with Qiu Ziming while announcing YC backing for the company. ([linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/kabir-jain-inviscid-ai-yc_i-am-very-excited-to-post-that-inviscid-ai-activity-7420237355732836352-ueSt?utm_source=openai)). Team size observed: 2-10 employees employees.
Source: LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/kabir-jain-inviscid-ai-yc_i-am-very-excited-to-post-that-inviscid-ai-activity-7420237355732836352-ueSt
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2026-03-01:
SEMI-THERM 2026 conference presence
(gtm)
. Inviscid AI used SEMI-THERM to introduce its technology to electronics-cooling and industrial-facility audiences as a real-time thermal-optimization solution.
Source: Inviscid AI.
https://inviscidai.com/stories/semi-therm-2026
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2026-03-01:
Government MOU with MPSEDC for data-center PoC
(gtm)
. The company signed a government MOU with MPSEDC to implement an AI-powered digital-twin proof of concept at the Madhya Pradesh State Data Center.
Source: Inviscid AI.
https://inviscidai.com/stories/mpsedc-government-mou
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2026-03-01:
SEMI-THERM presence broadened product narrative
(product)
. At SEMI-THERM 2026, Inviscid AI described its system as AI-powered digital twins for real-time thermal optimization across data centers, electronics cooling, and industrial facilities.
Source: Inviscid AI.
https://inviscidai.com/stories/semi-therm-2026
Gyre Energy
Website: gyreenergy.com
Gyre Energy builds an AI-driven cooling optimization platform paired with thermal energy storage to reduce cooling energy use and costs for cold storage, industrial cooling, and data center applications.
Category: Cooling & Thermal Management.
Funding stage: Pre Seed.
Founded: 2024.
Country: United Kingdom.
Employees: 2-10 employees.
Landscape fit: It fits the Cooling & Thermal Management category because its core product directly optimizes cooling systems, monitors temperature/energy events, and uses thermal energy storage to improve efficiency and reduce cooling costs and emissions, including for data centers.
Funding rounds
-
pre-seed
announced 2026-07-01
: 1300000 USD
; investors: Speedinvest, rule30, Plug and Play
; source: Gyre Energy
; https://www.gyreenergy.com/news
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seed
announced 2025-05-01
: 974576 USD
; source: The Company Check
; https://www.thecompanycheck.com/company/b/gyre-energy/j4we3h1iih15bgegw
Company timeline
-
2026-07-07:
Team size observed
(hr)
. Public source shows a team size of 2-10 employees employees.. Team size observed: 2-10 employees employees.
Source: LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/gyre-energy
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2026-07-01:
pre-seed
(funding)
. Amount: 1300000 USD. Investors: Speedinvest, rule30, Plug and Play
Source: Gyre Energy.
https://www.gyreenergy.com/news
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2026-03-20:
Adjacent-market expansion framed around data centers and broader cooling sectors
(gtm)
. In the same March 2026 release and on the homepage, Gyre positioned its technology as applicable beyond cold storage to data centers and commercial buildings, with early discussions underway in those segments.
Source: Gyre Energy News and homepage.
https://www.gyreenergy.com/news
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2026-03-20:
First commercial cold-storage deployment with validated savings
(gtm)
. Gyre announced results from its first commercial deployment at a frozen cold-storage facility, reporting 38% lower electricity costs, 35% lower daily energy use, improved temperature stability, and IPMVP validation.
Source: Gyre Energy News.
https://www.gyreenergy.com/news
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2026-03-20:
First commercial cold storage deployment reported
(product)
. Gyre Energy announced results from its first commercial deployment at a frozen cold storage facility, reporting lower electricity costs, lower daily energy use, and improved temperature stability.
Source: Gyre Energy News.
https://www.gyreenergy.com/news
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2025-05-01:
seed
(funding)
. Amount: 974576 USD
Source: The Company Check.
https://www.thecompanycheck.com/company/b/gyre-energy/j4we3h1iih15bgegw
Accelsius
Website: accelsius.com
Accelsius develops two-phase direct-to-chip liquid cooling systems for data centers and AI infrastructure, designed to handle high heat loads with better efficiency than traditional air cooling.
Category: Cooling & Thermal Management.
Funding stage: Series B.
Founded: 2022.
Country: United States.
Employees: 51-200 employees.
Landscape fit: It fits Cooling & Thermal Management because its core product is liquid cooling for data centers—specifically addressing heat removal, thermal efficiency, and power-density constraints in AI and high-performance computing environments.
Funding rounds
-
Series B
announced 2025-12-01
: 40000000 USD
; investors: Legrand DPC, LLC, Johnson Controls, Inc.
; source: SEC filing (Innventure / Accelsius closing of Series B funding)
; https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2001557/000114036126001134/ef20063011_424b3.htm
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Series B
announced 2025-10-01
: 25000000 USD
; investors: Johnson Controls, Inc.
; source: SEC filing (Innventure / Accelsius subsequent events)
; https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2001557/000162828025052035/R25.htm
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Series A
announced 2024-11-01
: 24000000 USD
; investors: Innventure, Inc.
; source: Innventure IR / Accelsius press release
; https://ir.innventure.com/node/6731/pdf
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Convertible note
announced 2022-08-01
: 4000000 USD
; investors: Innventus ESG Fund I, L.P.
; source: SEC / Innventure 2024 annual report
; https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2001557/000162828025024065/a2025innventureinc10k.htm
Company timeline
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2026-05-01:
Austin hiring cluster for solutions and thermal engineering roles
(hr)
. Accelsius posted recent openings for an Associate Solutions Architect and a Product Development Thermal Engineer in Austin, indicating an active technical hiring push.. Team size observed: 51-200 employees employees.
Source: LinkedIn job posts.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/accelsius
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2026-04-20:
IR150 general availability and HyperStart program
(gtm)
. At Data Center World 2026, Accelsius launched the IR150, a fully integrated rack-level cooling solution, and HyperStart, a validation program for hyperscalers, neocloud providers, and partners.
Source: Accelsius.
https://accelsius.com/accelsius-announces-neucool-ir150-hyperstart-program/
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2026-04-20:
IR150 general availability and HyperStart program launched
(product)
. Accelsius announced the IR150, a fully integrated rack-level cooling system, and launched HyperStart to help hyperscalers and partners validate two-phase cooling for reference designs. ([accelsius.com](https://accelsius.com/accelsius-announces-neucool-ir150-hyperstart-program/))
Source: Accelsius.
https://accelsius.com/accelsius-announces-neucool-ir150-hyperstart-program/
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2026-01-01:
DarkNX agreement for 300MW Ontario campus
(gtm)
. Accelsius announced an agreement with DarkNX to deploy NeuCool across a new 300MW AI data center campus in Ontario, with first-phase deployments scheduled for 2026 and 2027.
Source: Accelsius.
https://accelsius.com/darknx-accelsius-press-release/
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2025-12-01:
Series B
(funding)
. Amount: 40000000 USD. Investors: Legrand DPC, LLC, Johnson Controls, Inc.
Source: SEC filing (Innventure / Accelsius closing of Series B funding).
https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2001557/000114036126001134/ef20063011_424b3.htm
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2025-10-01:
MR250 launches as scaled multi-rack product
(gtm)
. Accelsius introduced NeuCool MR250, its first row-based CDU and the first in a planned series of higher-capacity multi-rack systems for AI and HPC data centers.
Source: Accelsius.
https://accelsius.com/accelsius-announces-neucool-mr250/
ZutaCore
Website: zutacore.com
ZutaCore develops waterless, direct-to-chip two-phase liquid cooling systems and software for high-density data centers, AI, and HPC workloads.
Category: Cooling & Thermal Management.
Funding stage: Series C.
Founded: 2016.
Country: Israel.
Employees: 51-200 employees.
Landscape fit: It fits the Cooling & Thermal Management category because its core product is a waterless liquid-cooling platform that removes heat from chips, reduces energy and water use, and improves thermal efficiency in data centers.
Funding rounds
-
Series C
announced 2026-06-01
: 100000000 USD
; investors: Mitsubishi Electric, Carrier Ventures, Samsung Ventures
; source: ZutaCore Press Release
; https://blog.zutacore.com/press-releases/zutacore-100m-series-c-funding-ai-data-center-cooling
Company timeline
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2026-07-01:
Hiring cluster visible across engineering, product, and demand generation
(hr)
. ZutaCore's LinkedIn jobs feed shows multiple recent openings, including Mechanical R&D Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, R&D Integration Technician, PLC & Control Engineer, Global Technical Learning Manager, Technical Buyer, HW Manufacturing Manager, Demand Generation Manager, and a Product Marketing role.. Team size observed: 51-200 employees employees.
Source: LinkedIn Jobs.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/zutacoreinc/jobs
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2026-06-02:
Executive leadership hires announced
(hr)
. ZutaCore announced four strategic executive hires: CFO Yaniv Reinhold, Chief People Officer Sarah Warshavsky Oberman, Chief R&D Officer Yoni Nir, and COO Sharon Shafran.. Team size observed: 51-200 employees employees.
Source: ZutaCore Blog.
https://blog.zutacore.com/press-releases/zutacore-100m-series-c-funding-ai-data-center-cooling
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2026-06-01:
Series C
(funding)
. Amount: 100000000 USD. Investors: Mitsubishi Electric, Carrier Ventures, Samsung Ventures
Source: ZutaCore Press Release.
https://blog.zutacore.com/press-releases/zutacore-100m-series-c-funding-ai-data-center-cooling
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2026-04-28:
Expanded partnership with Carrier Ventures
(gtm)
. Carrier Ventures expanded its investment in ZutaCore and framed the relationship as a strategic partnership for integrated liquid cooling across the data center thermal lifecycle.
Source: Carrier Ventures release.
https://blog.zutacore.com/press-releases/carrier-ventures-expands-investment-in-zutacore-to-scale-liquid-cooling-for-ai-data-centers
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2026-03-16:
Waterless cooling for NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 enterprise servers
(gtm)
. ZutaCore announced OmniTherm cold plates for NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition GPUs in a single-slot PCIe form factor.
Source: ZutaCore press release.
https://blog.zutacore.com/press-releases/waterless-two-phase-cooling-for-nvidia-rtx-pro-6000
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2025-11-12:
Waterless End-of-Row CDU family launched
(product)
. ZutaCore launched its Waterless End-of-Row CDU family, with 1.2MW and 2MW systems for AI and HPC environments.
Source: ZutaCore.
https://blog.zutacore.com/press-releases/zutacore-unveils-waterless-end-of-row-cdu-family
Submer
Website: submer.com
Submer designs immersion-cooling and liquid-thermal-management infrastructure for data centers, helping operators reduce energy use, water use, space, and operating costs.
Category: Cooling & Thermal Management.
Funding stage: Series C.
Founded: 2015.
Country: Spain.
Employees: 51-200 employees.
Landscape fit: It fits the Cooling & Thermal Management category because its core products are immersion cooling and liquid-cooled datacenter systems built to manage heat more efficiently and reduce water and energy consumption.
Funding rounds
-
Series C
announced 2024-10-01
: 55500000 USD
; investors: M&G, Planet First Partners, Norrsken VC, Mundi Ventures
; source: Submer
; https://submer.com/blog/press/growth-round-for-greener-ai-factories-and-datacenters/
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Growth
announced 2023-11-01
: 10000000 EUR
; source: Cinco Días
; https://cincodias.elpais.com/companias/2024-10-23/submer-quiere-ser-el-proximo-unicornio-espanol-la-deeptech-se-valuo-en-250-millones-en-su-ultimo-prestamo-convertible.html
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Series B
announced 2022-01-01
: 30000000 EUR
; investors: Mundi Ventures, Norrsken VC, Planet First Partners
; source: Submer
; https://submer.com/blog/press/submer-global-leader-in-data-center-immersion-cooling-announces-investment-from-planet-first-partners-2/
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Series A
announced 2020-05-01
: 12000000 USD
; investors: Norrsken VC, Tim Reynolds, Mundi Ventures
; source: Submer
; https://submer.com/blog/press/submer-raises-12-million-from-international-investors/
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Seed
announced 2018-07-01
: 3900000 EUR
; investors: Alma Mundi Ventures
; source: Nordic9
; https://nordic9.com/news/submer-secured-3-9m-from-alma-mundi-ventures-news7000996780/
Company timeline
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2026-07-01:
Current hiring cluster spans multiple regions and functions
(hr)
. Submer’s careers and LinkedIn jobs pages show several current openings, including commercial, product security, corporate development, engineering, operations, sales, and IT/OT roles across Houston, India, Taiwan, Spain, the UK, and Asia.. Team size observed: 51-200 employees employees.
Source: LinkedIn Jobs.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/submer/jobs
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2026-04-29:
OCP EMEA 2026 showcases new AI inference reference design
(gtm)
. Submer used OCP EMEA 2026 to introduce a new AI inference reference design with 2CRSi and ENEOS for plug-and-play liquid-cooled AI infrastructure.
Source: Submer.
https://submer.com/blog/events/ocp-emea-2026-ai-infrastructure-innovations/
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2026-03-17:
Submer and ZEDEDA partner on deployable edge AI infrastructure
(gtm)
. Submer and ZEDEDA announced a partnership to deliver modular, liquid-cooled edge AI infrastructure for high-density GPU inference outside traditional datacenters.
Source: Submer.
https://submer.com/blog/press/partnering-with-zededa-to-deliver-rapid-field-deployable-integrated-edge-ai-infrastructure-anywhere/
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2026-03-17:
Submer and ZEDEDA announced field-deployable edge AI infrastructure
(product)
. Submer partnered with ZEDEDA to deliver modular, liquid-cooled edge AI infrastructure for high-density GPU inference where traditional data centers are impractical. ([submer.com](https://submer.com/blog/press/partnering-with-zededa-to-deliver-rapid-field-deployable-integrated-edge-ai-infrastructure-anywhere/?utm_source=openai))
Source: Submer.
https://submer.com/blog/press/partnering-with-zededa-to-deliver-rapid-field-deployable-integrated-edge-ai-infrastructure-anywhere/
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2026-03-04:
Radian Arc and VNPT launch GPU infrastructure in Vietnam
(gtm)
. Radian Arc, part of Submer’s inferX platform, partnered with VNPT and Blacknut to launch cloud gaming and create a base for future AI-native services in Vietnam.
Source: Submer.
https://submer.com/blog/press/radian-arc-vnpt-and-blacknut-launch-gpu-infrastructure-in-vietnam-enabling-cloud-gaming-and-ai-services/
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2026-02-10:
Submer acquires Radian Arc to complete full-stack AI infrastructure
(gtm)
. Submer announced the acquisition of Radian Arc, adding sovereign, telco-focused GPU cloud services and completing its full-stack AI cloud offering.
Source: Submer.
https://submer.com/blog/press/radian-arc-acquisition-to-provide-full-stack-ai-infrastructure-from-core-datacenters-to-edge-compute/
LiquidStack
Website: liquidstack.com
LiquidStack designs and manufactures liquid cooling and thermal management systems for data centers, including direct-to-chip CDUs and immersion cooling platforms that reduce heat, energy, space, and water use.
Category: Cooling & Thermal Management.
Funding stage: Series B.
Founded: 2012.
Country: United States.
Employees: 51-200 employees.
Landscape fit: It fits the Cooling & Thermal Management category because its core products are liquid cooling and immersion cooling systems built to manage high-density data center heat more efficiently than traditional air cooling, with explicit emphasis on lower energy and water usage.
Funding rounds
-
Series B extension
announced 2024-09-01
: 20000000 USD
; investors: Tiger Global
; source: GlobeNewswire
; https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/09/19/2949029/0/en/liquidstack-secures-20-million-from-tiger-global-to-bring-liquid-cooling-to-ai-data-centers-on-a-global-scale.html
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Series A
announced 2021-03-01
: 10000000 USD
; investors: Wiwynn
; source: LiquidStack
; https://liquidstack.com/news/immersion-cooling-innovator-liquidstack-enters-market-with-10m-in-series-a-funding-from-strategic-partner-wiwynn
Company timeline
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2026-03-01:
Active hiring slate on careers page
(hr)
. LiquidStack's careers page listed multiple openings across Carrollton, Texas, and remote roles, including engineering, field service, sales, operations, finance, and warehouse positions.. Team size observed: 51-200 employees employees.
Source: LiquidStack Careers.
https://liquidstack.com/career-list
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2026-03-01:
LiquidStack acquired by Trane Technologies
(acquisition)
. Trane Technologies completed its acquisition of LiquidStack, which had been announced on 2026-02-10; financial terms were not disclosed.. Acquirer: Trane Technologies. Status: completed
Source: LiquidStack.
https://liquidstack.com/news/trane-technologies-completes-acquisition-of-liquidstack
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2026-02-10:
Trane announces acquisition of LiquidStack
(gtm)
. Trane Technologies said it had entered a definitive agreement to acquire LiquidStack, highlighting end-to-end data-center thermal management from chillers to on-chip cooling. ([trane.com](https://www.trane.com/commercial/asia-pacific/tw/en/about-us/press-releases/acquire-liquidstack-end-to-end-data-center-thermal-management-solutions.html))
Source: Trane Technologies.
https://www.trane.com/commercial/asia-pacific/tw/en/about-us/press-releases/acquire-liquidstack-end-to-end-data-center-thermal-management-solutions.html
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2025-11-04:
Strategic partnership with Innovo for UAE modular data centers
(gtm)
. LiquidStack signed an MoU with Innovo to co-develop and market liquid-cooled modular data center solutions in the UAE and beyond. ([liquidstack.com](https://liquidstack.com/news/liquidstack-and-innovo-forge-strategic-partnership-to-deliver-liquid-cooled-modular-data-centers))
Source: LiquidStack.
https://liquidstack.com/news/liquidstack-and-innovo-forge-strategic-partnership-to-deliver-liquid-cooled-modular-data-centers
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2025-09-16:
Leadership team expanded with COO, CFO, and CIO appointments
(hr)
. LiquidStack announced Ersson Zapata as Chief Operating Officer, Mike Tapp as Chief Financial Officer, and promoted Ed King to Chief Innovation Officer.. Team size observed: 51-200 employees employees.
Source: LiquidStack.
https://liquidstack.com/news/liquidstack-expands-leadership-team-with-key-c-suite-appointments
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2025-06-03:
GigaModular launch adds modular, pay-as-you-grow positioning
(gtm)
. At Datacloud Global Congress, LiquidStack unveiled GigaModular, a modular CDU platform with up to 10MW of capacity and a pay-as-you-grow installation model. ([liquidstack.com](https://liquidstack.com/news/liquidstack-unveils-gigamodular-coolant-distribution-unit-the-industrys-first-scalable-modular-cdu-with-a-future-proof-platform-for-scaling-cooling-capacity))
Source: LiquidStack.
https://liquidstack.com/news/liquidstack-unveils-gigamodular-coolant-distribution-unit-the-industrys-first-scalable-modular-cdu-with-a-future-proof-platform-for-scaling-cooling-capacity
Iceotope
Website: iceotope.com
Iceotope provides precision liquid cooling systems for data centers, AI, HPC, and edge infrastructure, using dielectric coolant to capture heat more efficiently than traditional air cooling.
Category: Cooling & Thermal Management.
Funding stage: Series B.
Founded: 2005.
Country: United Kingdom.
Landscape fit: It fits the category because its core product is liquid cooling and thermal management for high-density compute, aimed at reducing heat, energy use, and water consumption in data centers and AI deployments.
Funding rounds
-
Series B
announced 2026-05-01
: 26000000 USD
; investors: Two Seas Capital, Barclays Climate Ventures, Edinv, ABC Impact, Northern Gritstone, British Business Bank
; source: Business Wire
; https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260514971380/en/Iceotope-Raises-%2426M-to-Solve-Thermal-Bottleneck-at-the-Heart-of-Next-Generation-AI-Infrastructure
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Series B
announced 2022-06-01
: 30000000 GBP
; investors: ABC Impact, nVent, SDCL Energy Efficiency Income Trust, Northern Gritstone, British Patient Capital, Pavilion Capital, Edinv
; source: Iceotope
; https://www.iceotope.com/company/news/30m-funding-abc-impact
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Series A
announced 2014-01-01
: 10000000 USD
; investors: Aster Capital, Ombu Group, Regional Growth Fund
; source: PR Newswire
; https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/innovator-capital-secures-funding-for-iceotope-240116031.html
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Seed
announced 2012-01-01
: 2000000 GBP
; investors: Investment Partners of Guernsey
; source: Ars Technica
; https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2014/02/liquid-cooling-startup-iceotope-talks-about-the-basics-of-its-business/
Company timeline
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2026-07-08:
Careers page shows active hiring across US, UK, and remote locations
(hr)
. Iceotope's careers page currently states that it is hiring and invites candidates to see open roles in the US, UK, and remote locations.
Source: Iceotope Careers.
https://www.iceotope.com/company/careers
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2026-05-27:
Formalized coolant ecosystem with approved fluid vendors
(gtm)
. Iceotope launched an Approved Fluid Vendor Program to validate coolants in real server environments and give customers more flexibility across regions and technical requirements.
Source: Building trust in liquid cooling: Inside Iceotope’s Approved Fluid Vendor Program.
https://www.iceotope.com/company/news/approved-fluid-vendor-program
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2026-05-27:
Approved Fluid Vendor Program launched
(product)
. Iceotope launched an Approved Fluid Vendor Program to validate dielectric fluids through materials screening and six-month live-system stress testing.
Source: Iceotope.
https://www.iceotope.com/company/news/approved-fluid-vendor-program
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2026-05-01:
Series B
(funding)
. Amount: 26000000 USD. Investors: Two Seas Capital, Barclays Climate Ventures, Edinv, ABC Impact, Northern Gritstone, British Business Bank
Source: Business Wire.
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260514971380/en/Iceotope-Raises-%2426M-to-Solve-Thermal-Bottleneck-at-the-Heart-of-Next-Generation-AI-Infrastructure
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2026-03-12:
Iceotope announces interim CEO and promotes chief innovation leader
(hr)
. Iceotope named Simon Jesenko interim CEO, replacing Jonathan Ballon, and promoted Neil Edmunds to Chief Innovation Officer.
Source: Iceotope.
https://www.iceotope.com/company/news/iceotope-announces-new-leadership
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2026-02-11:
Expanded into European high-density colocation via maincubes
(gtm)
. Iceotope and maincubes presented a turnkey, chassis-level liquid cooling solution for secure, AI-ready European data centers that meet sustainability mandates.
Source: maincubes + Iceotope: liquid cooling for high density data centers.
https://www.iceotope.com/company/resources/maincubes-iceotope-liquid-cooling
JetCool
Website: jetcool.com
JetCool designs direct-to-chip liquid cooling and coolant distribution solutions that reduce heat, power, and water use for data centers, HPC, and AI systems.
Category: Cooling & Thermal Management.
Founded: 2019.
Country: United States.
Employees: 11-50 employees.
Landscape fit: It fits the cooling & thermal management category because its core products are liquid-cooling cold plates and rack-level thermal systems built to manage hotspots and improve efficiency in high-density computing environments.
Funding rounds
-
series A
announced 2023-10-01
: 17000000 USD
; investors: Bosch Ventures, In-Q-Tel, Raptor Group, Schooner Capital, MassVentures
; source: JetCool
; https://jetcool.com/post/series-a-liquid-cooling-solutions/
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grant
announced 2023-05-01
: 1265747 USD
; investors: U.S. Department of Energy ARPA-E
; source: JetCool
; https://jetcool.com/post/jetcool-technologies-inc-selected-to-receive-over-1-2m-in-federal-funding-to-develop-more-efficient-cooling-for-data-centers/
Company timeline
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2026-07-01:
Open careers page directs applicants to Workday
(hr)
. JetCool’s careers page invites candidates to check Workday for open positions and presents the company as an ever-growing team.. Team size observed: 11-50 employees employees.
Source: JetCool careers page.
https://jetcool.com/careers/
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2026-06-25:
Turnkey liquid-cooled Dell XE7745 server announced
(product)
. JetCool announced a liquid-cooled version of the Dell PowerEdge XE7745 server, described as an end-to-end infrastructure and services platform for enterprise AI deployment.
Source: JetCool Blog.
https://jetcool.com/post/jetcool-launches-turnkey-liquid-cooled-server-solution-to-accelerate-enterprise-ai-adoption/
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2026-06-25:
Director of Product Engineering posted in Littleton, MA
(hr)
. JetCool posted a Director of Product Engineering (Fluid Systems and Thermal Management) role with posting start date 2026-06-25.. Team size observed: 11-50 employees employees.
Source: JetCool Workday.
https://flextronics.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/JetCool_Careers/job/Director-of-Product-Engineering--Fluid-Systems-and-Thermal-Management-_WD223394
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2026-05-28:
Director, Operations posted in Littleton, MA
(hr)
. JetCool posted a Director, Operations role on LinkedIn with posting start date 2026-05-28.. Team size observed: 11-50 employees employees.
Source: LinkedIn Jobs.
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/director-operations-at-jetcool-technologies-inc-4420639318
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2026-05-15:
JetCool extends SmartPlate system to Dell PowerEdge R770 and R7725
(gtm)
. JetCool launched a SmartPlate System for newer Dell PowerEdge platforms, positioning the product for enterprises and edge operators seeking higher rack density without facility retrofits.
Source: JetCool.
https://jetcool.com/post/jetcool-expands-smartplate-system-portfolio-with-closed-loop-cooling-for-next-generation-compute/
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2026-05-15:
SmartPlate System launches for Dell PowerEdge R770 and R7725
(product)
. JetCool launched its SmartPlate System for Dell PowerEdge R770 and R7725 servers, a fully sealed direct-to-chip cooling system aimed at higher compute density without facility water or retrofits.
Source: JetCool Blog.
https://jetcool.com/post/jetcool-expands-smartplate-system-portfolio-with-closed-loop-cooling-for-next-generation-compute/
Corintis
Website: corintis.com
Corintis develops targeted microfluidic liquid-cooling systems and thermal test hardware for high-power chips, aiming to improve performance, efficiency, and water/energy use in data centers and AI infrastructure.
Category: Cooling & Thermal Management.
Funding stage: Series A.
Founded: 2022.
Country: Switzerland.
Employees: 51-200 employees.
Landscape fit: It fits the cooling & thermal management category because its core products directly address chip heat extraction with liquid cooling, thermal validation, and data-center cooling efficiency improvements.
Funding rounds
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Series A1
announced 2025-12-01
: 25000000 USD
; investors: Applied Digital
; source: Applied Digital
; https://ir.applieddigital.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/138/applied-digital-leads-25-million-funding-round-for
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Series A
announced 2025-09-01
: 24000000 USD
; investors: BlueYard Capital, Founderful, Acequia Capital, Celsius Industries, XTX Ventures, A&E Investment LLC
; source: Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law
; https://pestalozzilaw.com/en/insights/news/deals-and-cases/pestalozzi-advises-ae-investment-llc-in-connection-with-series-a-financing-round-of-corintis/
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Grant
announced 2022-07-01
: 150000 CHF
; source: Venture Kick
; https://www.venturekick.ch/Corintis-wins-CHF-150000-to-disrupt-cooling-technology-and-enable-the-next-generation-of-computing
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Seed
announced 2022-01-01
: 3850000 CHF
; investors: Endeavor Venture Funds, Playfair Capital, Gokul Rajaram
; source: EPFL
; https://actu.epfl.ch/news/startups-boost-of-early-stage-funding-in-2022
Company timeline
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2026-07-08:
Corintis careers page shows 4 active openings
(hr)
. Corintis's current careers page lists four roles: Administrative Assistant Intern, Digital Workplace Intern, Product Manager, and Sales Engineer.. Team size observed: 51-200 employees employees.
Source: Corintis Careers.
https://careers.corintis.com/jobs
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2026-07-02:
Mindy Pyneeandee appointed Chief Financial Officer
(hr)
. Corintis announced the appointment of Mindy Pyneeandee as Chief Financial Officer.. Team size observed: 51-200 employees employees.
Source: LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/corintis
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2026-07-01:
Corintis organized the business around separate product tracks
(product)
. Corintis’ careers site split openings into Glacierware, Thermal Testing, Co-Packaged Cooling, and Cold Plates & Industrialization, indicating a broader product organization.
Source: Corintis careers site.
https://careers.corintis.com/connect
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2026-05-07:
Geoff Lyon joins Corintis as President
(hr)
. Corintis announced that Geoff Lyon joined the company as President based in Silicon Valley.. Team size observed: 51-200 employees employees.
Source: EIN Presswire.
https://www.einpresswire.com/article/910833474/corintis-appoints-liquid-cooling-pioneer-geoff-lyon-as-president
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2026-05-01:
Thermal testing became a commercial sales motion
(product)
. A Sales Engineer role for Thermal Testing described Corintis as selling thermal-testing products to data-center customers and their suppliers for product calibration and characterization.
Source: Corintis careers site.
https://careers.corintis.com/jobs/7546232-sales-engineer
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2026-02-01:
Brand and credibility expanded around Swiss startup recognition
(gtm)
. Corintis' public materials now prominently feature its 2025 Swiss startup recognition and claims to work with many of the world's largest tech companies, reinforcing category credibility and enterprise readiness.
Source: Corintis careers site and homepage.
https://corintis.com/
Frore Systems
Website: froresystems.com
Frore Systems develops advanced thermal-management technologies, including solid-state active cooling chips and liquid-cooling systems, for consumer devices and data-center AI infrastructure.
Category: Cooling & Thermal Management.
Funding stage: Series D+.
Founded: 2018.
Country: United States.
Employees: 51-200 employees.
Landscape fit: It fits the Cooling & Thermal Management category because its core products are designed to remove heat more efficiently—through AirJet solid-state cooling and LiquidJet liquid-cooling coldplates—especially for high-density compute and data-center applications.
Funding rounds
-
Series D
announced 2026-03-01
: 143000000 USD
; investors: MVP Ventures, Fidelity Management & Research Company, Top Tier, Mayfield Fund, Clear Ventures, Addition, Qualcomm Ventures, StepStone Group, Alumni Ventures
; source: Frore Systems
; https://www.froresystems.com/media-room/frore-systems-becomes-1-64b-unicorn-as-the-thermal-stack-emerges-as-foundational-infrastructure-for-the-ai-era
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Series C
announced 2024-05-01
: 80000000 USD
; investors: Fidelity Management & Research Company, Prosperity7, Mayfield Fund, Clear Ventures, Addition, Qualcomm Ventures, MVP Ventures, StepStone Group, Alumni Ventures
; source: Frore Systems
; https://www.froresystems.com/media-room/frore-systems-the-maker-of-airjet-thermal-solutions-accelerates-unleashing-the-performance-of-ai-platforms-with-80m-series-c-fundraising
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Venture Round
announced 2022-12-01
: 100000000 USD
; investors: Qualcomm Ventures, Mayfield, Addition, Clear Ventures
; source: TechCrunch
; https://techcrunch.com/2022/12/01/frore-secures-100m-collabs-with-intel-to-create-a-new-way-to-cool-processors/
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Equity
announced 2021-06-01
: 16000000 USD
; source: Owler
; https://www.owler.com/company/froresystems/funding
Company timeline
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2026-06-01:
Reliability testing hiring post
(hr)
. Frore Systems publicly posted that it was hiring a Reliability Testing Engineer in San Jose.. Team size observed: 51-200 employees employees.
Source: Frore Systems / LinkedIn post.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/froresystems_hiring-activity-7451233405763186688-cJO-
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2026-06-01:
Datacenter sales hiring push
(hr)
. Frore Systems posted for a Head of US Datacenter Sales role to strengthen the worldwide business development and sales team.. Team size observed: 51-200 employees employees.
Source: Frore Systems / LinkedIn jobs.
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/head-of-us-datacenter-sales-at-frore-systems-4369591354
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2026-03-11:
LiquidJet Nexus launched for 1/2U AI server systems
(gtm)
. Frore introduced LiquidJet Nexus, an integrated liquid cooling system for 1/2U AI server trays such as NVIDIA Kyber, moving further up-stack into full thermal systems.
Source: Frore Systems.
https://www.froresystems.com/media-room/frore-systems-introduces-liquidjettm-nexus---defining-the-ai-thermal-stack-for-next-generation-1-2-u-ai-server-systems-like-nvidia-kyber
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2026-03-01:
Series D
(funding)
. Amount: 143000000 USD. Investors: MVP Ventures, Fidelity Management & Research Company, Top Tier, Mayfield Fund, Clear Ventures, Addition, Qualcomm Ventures, StepStone Group, Alumni Ventures
Source: Frore Systems.
https://www.froresystems.com/media-room/frore-systems-becomes-1-64b-unicorn-as-the-thermal-stack-emerges-as-foundational-infrastructure-for-the-ai-era
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2026-03-01:
Hiring for product marketing and reliability roles
(hr)
. Frore Systems posted openings for Head of AirJet Product Marketing and Senior Reliability Engineer, showing hiring across product and engineering functions.. Team size observed: 51-200 employees employees.
Source: Frore Systems / LinkedIn jobs.
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/head-of-airjet-product-marketing-at-frore-systems-4368778736
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2026-03-01:
Summer 2026 intern opening posted
(hr)
. Frore Systems posted a Process Integration and Characterization Intern role for summer 2026 through a university career board.. Team size observed: 51-200 employees employees.
Source: NAU College of Engineering career board.
https://scecareer.nau.edu/jobs/frore-systems-process-integration-and-characterization-intern/
Enaxiom
Website: enaxiom.com
Enaxiom develops regenerative cooling and water-management infrastructure for AI and data centers, with its HydroCool system focused on the heat-rejection layer to reduce energy and water use while enabling heat recovery.
Category: Cooling & Thermal Management.
Funding stage: Seed.
Founded: 2023.
Country: Australia.
Employees: 2–10 employees.
Landscape fit: It fits the Cooling & Thermal Management category because its core product is a data-center cooling system aimed at reducing heat-rejection energy use and water consumption, and the company explicitly positions HydroCool as next-generation cooling infrastructure for AI/data centers.
Funding rounds
-
Seed VC - II
announced 2026-05-01
: 1800000 USD
; investors: Epic Angels, Antler, Black Nova Group, Impact Ventures, Sydney Angels, Undisclosed Investors, Wolf Point Capital
; source: Dealroom
; https://app.dealroom.co/news/feed/epic-angels-backs-enaxiom-in-1-8m-seed-round-for-water-regenerating-ai-data-center-cooling
Company timeline
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2026-05-01:
Mechanical Design Engineer opening posted
(hr)
. Enaxiom posted a full-time Mechanical Design Engineer role in Sydney/Bella Vista focused on CAD, piping, fabrication, prototype builds, and testing for HydroCool.. Team size observed: 2–10 employees employees.
Source: LinkedIn.
https://au.linkedin.com/jobs/view/mechanical-design-engineer-at-enaxiom-4393055951
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2026-05-01:
Seed VC - II
(funding)
. Amount: 1800000 USD. Investors: Epic Angels, Antler, Black Nova Group, Impact Ventures, Sydney Angels, Undisclosed Investors, Wolf Point Capital
Source: Dealroom.
https://app.dealroom.co/news/feed/epic-angels-backs-enaxiom-in-1-8m-seed-round-for-water-regenerating-ai-data-center-cooling
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2024-12-10:
Public showcase at EnergyLab accelerator demo day
(gtm)
. Enaxiom publicly demoed its technology at EnergyLab's 2024 Climate Solutions Accelerator Showcase, extending its visibility to an industry and investor audience.
Source: EnergyLab.
https://energylab.org.au/events/climate-solutions-accelerator-showcase-2024/
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2024-08-06:
Accepted into EnergyLab Climate Solutions Accelerator
(gtm)
. Enaxiom was selected for EnergyLab's 2024 Climate Solutions Accelerator, positioning the company for introductions to customers, industry stakeholders, mentors, and investors as it commercializes HydroCool.
Source: EnergyLab.
https://energylab.org.au/blog/innovators-for-a-decarbonised-future-energylabs-2024-climate-solutions-accelerator-cohort/
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2023-12-01:
Enaxiom formed to commercialize HydroCool
(product)
. Enaxiom was born to take HydroCool to market after years of R&D, field testing, and patenting work around regenerative cooling.
Source: Enaxiom About.
https://www.enaxiom.com/about-enaxiom
Data Center Operations Software
Software for energy optimization, cooling optimization, infrastructure monitoring, and grid-interactive operations.
Entangl
Website: entangl.com
Entangl is an AI platform for data center engineering and operations that helps teams detect issues, avoid mistakes, and keep critical infrastructure online.
Category: Data Center Operations Software.
Funding stage: Seed.
Founded: 2024.
Country: United States.
Employees: 11-50 employees.
Landscape fit: It fits the data center operations software category because it focuses on AI-driven detection and resolution of operational issues in data centers, including reliability, uptime, and efficiency—core needs for infrastructure monitoring and operational optimization.
Funding rounds
-
Seed
announced 2024-07-01
: 125000 USD
; investors: Y Combinator
; source: Y Combinator
; https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/entangl
Company timeline
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2026-06-01:
Frontend Developer opening posted on LinkedIn
(hr)
. Entangl listed a Frontend Developer role in San Francisco on LinkedIn.. Team size observed: 11-50 employees employees.
Source: LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/frontend-developer-at-entangl-%E2%80%AFinc-4397664203
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2025-03-01:
Buildout of a technical, customer-facing sales motion
(gtm)
. Entangl posted for roles such as a Forward Deployed Software Engineer, describing direct work with strategic customers, custom deployments, and a 1-week pilot project after a CEO call and team call.
Source: Y Combinator jobs.
https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/entangl/jobs/G4YCOng-forward-deployed-software-engineer
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2025-03-01:
Early customer-proof and risk-reduction proof points
(gtm)
. Entangl’s current site claims AGI Labs use the product to keep data centers online and that operators can qualify for lower insurance premiums through risk reduction, adding concrete proof and ROI framing beyond the original concept pitch.
Source: Entangl website.
https://www.entangl.com/
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2025-03-01:
Shift to data center operations and procedure automation
(gtm)
. By 2025, Entangl’s messaging had narrowed to data center engineering and operations, emphasizing procedure generation/review for MOPs, SOPs, EOPs, PM schedules, JHAs, and switching tags, plus an AI assistant persona (Eli) that works inside tools like Slack, Teams, email, and CMMS systems.
Source: Entangl website.
https://www.entangl.com/how-can-entangl-help
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2024-11-17:
Commercial SaaS packaging appears in terms of use
(product)
. Entangl’s terms of use described the product as a paid SaaS with recurring subscription billing, wire or ACH payment, and cancellation flow.
Source: Entangl Terms of Use.
https://entangl.com/legal/terms-conditions
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2024-07-01:
YC launch: engineering design error detection
(gtm)
. Entangl launched on YC with a broad engineering-design message, framing the product as autonomous detection of design errors and targeted solutions for engineering teams, and asked for connections to engineering leaders plus demo feedback.
Source: Y Combinator Launches.
https://www.ycombinator.com/launches/L6M-entangl-automating-engineering-design
Aravolta
Website: aravolta.com
Aravolta is a modern DCIM platform that provides data center infrastructure monitoring, asset tracking, regulatory reporting, digital twins, and autonomous control software.
Category: Data Center Operations Software.
Funding stage: Seed.
Founded: 2024.
Country: United States.
Employees: 2-10 employees.
Landscape fit: It fits the Data Center Operations Software category because its product explicitly focuses on monitoring, optimizing, and controlling data centers, including power monitoring, asset telemetry, infrastructure verification, and autonomous operations.
Funding rounds
-
Seed
announced 2025-12-01
: 5100000 USD
; investors: Topology, Wishchoff, Crucible, Susa, Afore, Y Combinator, Pioneer Fund, Banyan
; source: Business Wire
; https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251219337091/en/Aravolta-Is-the-Software-Powering-Data-Centers-Behind-the-Scenes
Company timeline
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2026-06-01:
Summer intern joins from Harvard
(hr)
. Aravolta announced that Joshua Okolo is joining for the summer as an intern.. Team size observed: 2-10 employees employees.
Source: Aravolta LinkedIn company page.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/aravolta
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2026-03-14:
Workflow management expanded the platform into operations automation
(product)
. Aravolta's March 2026 DCIM content showed Workflow Management for asset validation, maintenance, vendor coordination, and decommissioning, alongside a unified BMS, EPMS, SCADA, NOC, and DCIM positioning.
Source: Aravolta Blog.
https://www.aravolta.com/blog/what-is-dcim
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2026-03-01:
Moved from generic DCIM to unified platform positioning
(gtm)
. By early March 2026, Aravolta’s homepage positioned the product as a unified DCIM platform with branch circuit monitoring, power monitoring, building management, network operations, and asset tracking, plus transparent per-device pricing and <48-hour deployment.
Source: Aravolta Homepage.
https://www.aravolta.com/
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2026-01-01:
Pietro Sette joins as COO and co-founder
(hr)
. Aravolta publicly welcomed Pietro Sette to the team as Chief Operating Officer and Co-founder.. Team size observed: 2-10 employees employees.
Source: Aravolta LinkedIn post.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/aravolta_this-one-is-a-long-time-coming-but-aravolta-activity-7403868274561855488-AcQs
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2025-12-16:
Physical connectivity management was added
(product)
. Aravolta introduced intelligent patch panel management to provide real-time visibility into facility connections and reduce manual documentation.
Source: Aravolta Blog.
https://www.aravolta.com/blog/patch-panel-management
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2025-12-01:
Added broader AI/GPU infrastructure proof and comparison marketing
(gtm)
. By late 2025 and early 2026, Aravolta expanded case-study coverage to GPU cloud providers and published comparison content against Nlyte, Sunbird, Schneider, and others.
Source: Aravolta case studies and blog.
https://www.aravolta.com/case-studies
Phaidra
Website: phaidra.ai
Phaidra builds AI agents and intelligent control systems that help data center operators optimize power, cooling, reliability, and workload management in real time.
Category: Data Center Operations Software.
Funding stage: Series B.
Founded: 2019.
Country: United States.
Employees: 51-200 employees.
Landscape fit: It fits the data center operations software category because its platform monitors and optimizes mission-critical data center infrastructure—especially cooling, power, and workload coordination—to improve energy efficiency, uptime, and operational performance.
Funding rounds
-
Series B
announced 2025-10-01
: 50000000 USD
; investors: Collaborative Fund, Index Ventures, NVIDIA, Helena, Sony Innovation Fund
; source: PR Newswire
; https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/collaborative-fund-leads-phaidras-50m-series-b-to-build-the-ai-factories-of-the-future-302572418.html
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Venture Round
announced 2024-07-01
: 12000000 USD
; investors: Index Ventures
; source: PRWeb
; https://www.prweb.com/releases/phaidra-raises-12-million-to-help-data-centers-increase-compute-infrastructure-and-solve-the-most-urgent-problem-facing-ai-innovation-today-302187599.html
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Series A
announced 2022-07-01
: 25000000 USD
; investors: Starshot Capital, Helena, Ahren Innovation Capital, Mustafa Suleyman, Flying Fish, Section 32, Character
; source: PR Newswire
; https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/phaidra-uses-ai-to-boost-industrial-profitability-and-reduce-emissions-301587490.html
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Seed
announced 2021-05-01
: 4000000 USD
; investors: Flying Fish, Section 32, Character, Starshot Capital, Mark Cuban
; source: GeekWire
; https://www.geekwire.com/2021/phaidra-raises-cash-mark-cuban-others-build-future-industrial-automation/
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Seed
announced 2020-05-01
: 1500000 USD
; investors: Flying Fish
; source: GeekWire
; https://www.geekwire.com/2020/ex-deepmind-engineers-picked-seattle-launch-new-ai-startup-phaidra/
Company timeline
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2026-07-01:
Data science and reliability hiring cluster
(hr)
. Phaidra posted multiple related roles in June-July 2026, including Data Scientist (Infrastructure Diagnostics), Data Center Reliability Engineer, and Senior AI Controls Solutions Engineer (Electrical Systems). ([linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/data-center-reliability-engineer-at-phaidra-4422492696)). Team size observed: 51-200 employees employees.
Source: LinkedIn job posts.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/phaidra-ai
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2026-06-01:
Technical Program Manager hiring signal
(hr)
. Phaidra posted that it was growing and hiring a Technical Program Manager in the United States. ([linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/phaidra-ai)). Team size observed: 51-200 employees employees.
Source: Phaidra LinkedIn company page.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/phaidra-ai
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2026-06-01:
First Head of Marketing opening posted
(hr)
. Phaidra posted a Head of Marketing role on LinkedIn, and the posting explicitly says it is hiring its first Head of Marketing. ([linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/head-of-marketing-at-phaidra-4364236503?utm_source=openai)). Team size observed: 51-200 employees employees.
Source: LinkedIn job post.
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/head-of-marketing-at-phaidra-4364236503
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2026-03-16:
Joint AI-factory cooling validation with CoreWeave and Applied Digital
(gtm)
. Phaidra announced production validation and scaling language around agentic liquid cooling management with CoreWeave, NVIDIA, and Applied Digital, showing a move into high-profile AI infrastructure partnerships.
Source: Phaidra blog.
https://www.phaidra.ai/blog/breakthrough-AI-driven-liquid-cooling-management
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2026-03-16:
Agentic liquid-cooling management is validated and scaled
(product)
. Phaidra announced a self-learning RL cooling agent that predicts thermal spikes from real-time rack power data and reported live production validation with CoreWeave and NVIDIA environments.
Source: Phaidra blog.
https://www.phaidra.ai/blog/breakthrough-AI-driven-liquid-cooling-management
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2026-03-04:
Phaidra Prism launched as an AI assistant for AI factory operators
(gtm)
. Phaidra launched Prism at NVIDIA GTC as a new product layer for operators and technicians, giving the company a clearer productized front end for enterprise AI-factory operations.
Source: Phaidra blog.
https://www.phaidra.ai/blog/phaidra-launches-ai-platform-to-operate-ai-factories-at-scale
Emerald AI
Website: emeraldai.co
Emerald AI builds the Conductor platform, software that orchestrates AI data center workloads and onsite energy resources so operators can flex power use in response to grid conditions while maintaining AI performance.
Category: Data Center Operations Software.
Founded: 2024.
Country: United States.
Employees: 11-50 employees.
Landscape fit: It fits Data Center Operations Software because its platform monitors and orchestrates data center power consumption, optimizes energy use and workload timing, and enables grid-responsive operations for AI data centers.
Funding rounds
-
strategic expansion round
announced 2026-03-01
: 25000000 USD
; investors: Energy Impact Partners, Amplo, Eaton, GE Vernova, IQT, Lowercarbon Capital, NVentures, Radical Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, Samsung Ventures, Siemens
; source: Emerald AI
; https://www.emeraldai.co/blog/sharing-our-strategic-expansion-round-emerald-ai-raises-25-million-to-transform-ai-data-centers-into-flexible-power-grid-assets
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seed extension
announced 2025-10-01
: 18000000 USD
; investors: Lowercarbon Capital, NVentures, Radical Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, National Grid Partners, Amplo Ventures, Earthshot Ventures, Founders You Should Know Fund, Trust Ventures, John Doerr
; source: Emerald AI
; https://www.emeraldai.co/blog/sharing-our-seed-extension-emerald-ais-total-funding-reaches-42-5-million-to-scale-power-flexible-ai-infrastructure
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seed
announced 2025-07-01
: 24500000 USD
; investors: Radical Ventures, NVentures, AMPLO, CRV, Neotribe
; source: Emerald AI
; https://www.emeraldai.co/blog/sharing-our-seed-extension-emerald-ais-total-funding-reaches-42-5-million-to-scale-power-flexible-ai-infrastructure
Company timeline
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2026-07-01:
Hiring cluster appears across engineering, product, and legal
(hr)
. LinkedIn’s jobs page shows seven open roles, including five Software Engineer - Grid Services postings, one Product Manager, Grid Services role, one Software Engineer - Datacenter/Power Systems role, and one Corporate Counsel role across multiple locations.. Team size observed: 11-50 employees employees.
Source: LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/emerald-ai-1/jobs
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2026-06-16:
DOE Genesis Mission Consortium collaboration
(gtm)
. Emerald AI joined the Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission Consortium, aligning the platform with national-scale AI and energy infrastructure goals.
Source: Emerald AI DOE Genesis Mission Consortium announcement.
https://www.emeraldai.co/blog/emerald-ai-joins-doe-genesis-mission-consortium
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2026-06-01:
First commercial DSX Flex deployment announced with Silicon Valley Power
(product)
. Emerald AI announces the first commercial, multi-megawatt deployment of NVIDIA DSX Flex with Silicon Valley Power.
Source: Emerald AI.
https://www.emeraldai.co/blog/nvidia-dsx-pilot-framework
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2026-04-21:
Silicon Valley Power pilot brings Conductor into utility operations
(product)
. Silicon Valley Power and Emerald AI launch a pilot using the Emerald AI Conductor platform to manage and dispatch flexible data centers during grid need.
Source: Emerald AI.
https://www.emeraldai.co/blog/silicon-valley-power-and-emerald-ai-launch-pilot-to-demonstrate-flexible-data-centers-in-santa-clara
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2026-04-21:
Silicon Valley Power pilot moves Emerald from demos to utility deployment
(gtm)
. Emerald AI and Silicon Valley Power launched a pilot to evaluate flexible data centers at commercial multi-megawatt scale in Santa Clara.
Source: Silicon Valley Power pilot announcement.
https://www.emeraldai.co/blog/silicon-valley-power-and-emerald-ai-launch-pilot-to-demonstrate-flexible-data-centers-in-santa-clara
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2026-03-16:
Conductor expands into full DSX Flex integration
(product)
. Emerald AI announces deep integration with NVIDIA systems and a newly completed Oregon demonstration on the full NVIDIA DSX software stack.
Source: Emerald AI.
https://www.emeraldai.co/blog/emerald-ai-nvidia-dsx-flex-ai-factories
Zendo Technologies Ltd (Zendo)
Website: zendoenergy.com
Zendo is an AI-powered Energy OS for data centres that helps operators optimize energy procurement, capacity planning, billing, and operations using predictive analytics and real-time data.
Category: Data Center Operations Software.
Funding stage: Pre Seed.
Founded: 2024.
Country: United Kingdom.
Employees: 2-10 employees.
Landscape fit: It fits Data Center Operations Software because its product is explicitly built for data centres and focuses on energy optimization, capacity management, billing automation, and operating on volatile power markets—core infrastructure and operational workflows for modern data centers.
Funding rounds
-
Pre-Seed
announced 2025-05-01
: 1750000 GBP
; investors: Fly Ventures, Octopus Ventures, Pact VC
; source: Tech.eu
; https://tech.eu/2025/05/12/zendo-raises-1-75m-to-decarbonise-data-centres/
Company timeline
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2026-07-01:
Hiring for Founder's Associate and core team roles
(hr)
. Zendo posted a Founder's Associate opening and stated its engineering team is growing, with roles across backend, product, and data science.. Team size observed: 2-10 employees employees.
Source: LinkedIn.
https://uk.linkedin.com/jobs/view/founder-s-associate-at-zendo-4360691050
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2026-07-01:
Energy OS positioning and core workflow surface becomes explicit
(product)
. Zendo’s website presents the product as an Energy OS with distinct modules for Energy Procurement, Capacity Management, and Operations & Billing, framed as an intelligence control layer for energy operations. ([zendoenergy.com](https://zendoenergy.com/zendo/))
Source: Zendo website.
https://zendoenergy.com/zendo/
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2026-06-01:
Founding engineer joined
(hr)
. Zendo announced Jason McGeeney as its Founding Engineer, noting his background in Meta infrastructure and microgrid work.. Team size observed: 2-10 employees employees.
Source: LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/zendoenergy
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2026-05-05:
Deep Green partnership for AI-ready modular data centre
(gtm)
. Zendo partnered with Deep Green to procure renewable energy and run Energy OS software for the Urmston facility, combining energy procurement, monitoring, forecasting, and capacity optimization in a public reference deployment.
Source: Data Center Dynamics.
https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/deep-green-taps-zendo-energy-for-manchester-data-center-renewable-energy-deal/
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2026-05-05:
Deep Green deployment uses Energy OS for forecasting and capacity optimisation
(product)
. Zendo and Deep Green announced a partnership for Deep Green’s Urmston facility, with Zendo’s Energy OS software used for energy monitoring, forecasting, and capacity optimization alongside a flexible clean-energy contract. ([datacenterdynamics.com](https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/deep-green-taps-zendo-energy-for-manchester-data-center-renewable-energy-deal/?utm_source=openai))
Source: DatacenterDynamics.
https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/deep-green-taps-zendo-energy-for-manchester-data-center-renewable-energy-deal/
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2026-04-01:
Interactive energy-bill explainer tool launches
(product)
. Zendo launched "Anatomy of an Energy Bill," an interactive tool that breaks down how data-centre electricity bills are constructed and what drives total costs. ([linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/zendoenergy?utm_source=openai))
Source: Zendo LinkedIn company page.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/zendoenergy
Lucend
Website: getlucend.com
Lucend provides a Transparent AI software platform that helps data center operators optimize power, cooling, energy and water usage, and overall reliability without adding new hardware.
Category: Data Center Operations Software.
Funding stage: Seed.
Founded: 2023.
Country: Netherlands.
Landscape fit: It fits the data center operations software category because its core product analyzes operational data to optimize infrastructure performance, improve uptime, and reduce energy and water consumption across critical systems like power and cooling.
Funding rounds
-
Seed
announced 2026-01-01
: 3300000 USD
; investors: Remarkable Ventures Climate, Mitsubishi Electric Innovation Fund, New Climate Ventures, Avesta, Stepchange, 4impact capital
; source: Lucend Raises $3.3M to Bring Transparent AI to Data Centers
; https://www.getlucend.com/articles/seed-announcement
Company timeline
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2026-06-19:
Integrated AI platform for energy and lifecycle optimization announced through DELTA
(product)
. Lucend and the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences launched DELTA, an integrated AI platform to optimize both energy consumption and hardware lifecycle performance.
Source: Lucend Newsroom.
https://www.getlucend.com/news
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2026-01-26:
Rebrand from Coolgradient to Lucend sharpens market positioning
(gtm)
. Lucend introduced the new name and message around 'daily clarity' and transparent AI, reframing the product for broader market readability and trust.
Source: Lucend.
https://www.getlucend.com/articles/introducing-lucend-a-letter-from-the-founders-of-coolgradient
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2026-01-26:
Seed round accompanies U.S. expansion and sales buildout
(gtm)
. Lucend announced a $3.3M seed round and said it was scaling operations, sales, and customer support in the U.S. while bringing Transparent AI to the American market.
Source: Lucend.
https://www.getlucend.com/articles/seed-announcement
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2026-01-16:
Rebrand from Coolgradient to Lucend
(product)
. The company renamed the product and brand to Lucend to reflect a broader platform beyond cooling optimization and a stronger Transparent AI positioning.
Source: Introducing Lucend — A letter from the founders of Coolgradient.
https://www.getlucend.com/articles/introducing-lucend-a-letter-from-the-founders-of-coolgradient
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2026-01-01:
Seed
(funding)
. Amount: 3300000 USD. Investors: Remarkable Ventures Climate, Mitsubishi Electric Innovation Fund, New Climate Ventures, Avesta, Stepchange, 4impact capital
Source: Lucend Raises $3.3M to Bring Transparent AI to Data Centers.
https://www.getlucend.com/articles/seed-announcement
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2025-10-03:
From product proof to industry credibility through awards
(gtm)
. Lucend used the Yotta 2025 Innovate Arena win to reinforce its pitch around transparent, operator-empowering data center intelligence.
Source: Lucend.
https://www.getlucend.com/articles/lucend-wins-model-it-category-at-yotta-2025-innovate-arena
Data Center Development & Deployment
Startups helping operators find sites, accelerate permitting, build faster, or deploy modular infrastructure.
Spark
Website: sparkhq.ai
Spark is an AI-powered permitting and workflow platform that helps renewable energy, battery storage, and data center developers rapidly screen sites, extract zoning/permitting requirements, and assess local opposition risk.
Category: Data Center Development & Deployment.
Funding stage: Seed.
Founded: 2023.
Country: United States.
Employees: 2-10 employees.
Landscape fit: It fits the Data Center Development & Deployment category because it helps operators and developers accelerate site selection, permitting, and community-risk analysis for data center projects, explicitly positioning itself around de-risking and speeding 'speed to power.'
Funding rounds
-
Seed
announced 2024-04-01
: 500000 USD
; investors: Y Combinator
; source: Y Combinator
; https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/spark
Company timeline
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2026-05-01:
New software engineer hire announced
(hr)
. Spark announced that Kairat Ashim joined as a Software Engineer and shared a quoted intro from him.. Team size observed: 2-10 employees employees.
Source: LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sparkhqai_newhire-teamspotlight-energytransition-activity-7435631937257447424-ZhqK
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2026-04-07:
Landowner-focused origination proof with Doral
(gtm)
. Spark published a Doral case study showing the product helping origination teams stay focused on landowners while screening red flags and managing many queries.
Source: SparkNotes.
https://insights.sparkhq.ai/p/how-doral-scales-origination-while-staying-focused-on-landowners
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2026-03-23:
Standard Solar case study formalized diligence use case
(gtm)
. Spark published a case study showing Standard Solar used the platform for energy-specific document diligence and cut review time from months to days.
Source: Spark Case Studies.
https://www.sparkhq.ai/case-studies/standard-solar
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2026-03-03:
Data center-facing permitting and sentiment product surface
(gtm)
. Spark’s February product roundup added data center sentiment, bulk state screening, and an in-app permit matrix request flow, showing a more packaged commercial motion for infrastructure teams.
Source: SparkNotes.
https://insights.sparkhq.ai/p/spark-feb-2026
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2026-02-19:
Automated alerts launched for ongoing monitoring
(gtm)
. Spark launched alerts that continuously monitor zoning code changes, moratoria, community sentiment shifts, and meeting-minute updates for a saved location.
Source: SparkNotes.
https://insights.sparkhq.ai/p/alerts
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2026-02-19:
Automated alerts launched
(product)
. Spark launched alerts on reports to monitor zoning changes, sentiment shifts, meeting minutes, moratoria, and project-status updates.
Source: SparkNotes.
https://insights.sparkhq.ai/p/alerts
Paces
Website: paces.com
Paces is an AI-powered platform for energy infrastructure development that helps renewable-energy, industrial-load, and data-center teams identify viable sites, reduce permitting and interconnection risk, and move projects from siting to shovel-ready faster.
Category: Data Center Development & Deployment.
Funding stage: Series A.
Founded: 2022.
Country: United States.
Employees: 11-50 employees.
Landscape fit: It fits the data center development & deployment category because Paces explicitly helps data center developers with site vetting, permitting, interconnection, and risk reduction—exactly the workflows needed to find sites and accelerate deployment.
Funding rounds
-
Series A
announced 2024-07-01
: 11000000 USD
; investors: Navitas Capital, Suffolk Technologies, MCJ Collective, Resolute Ventures, Soma Capital, Y Combinator
; source: Paces
; https://www.paces.com/news/paces-raises-11-million-to-accelerate-clean-energy-development
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Pre-Seed
announced 2022-06-01
: 1900000 USD
; investors: Resolute Ventures, Y Combinator, UpHonest Capital, Climate Capital, KD Venture Partners, The Sky Foundation
; source: Paces
; https://www.paces.com/post/green-infrastructure-data-platform-paces-raises-1-9m-pre-seed-led-by-resolute-ventures
Company timeline
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2026-06-01:
Posted Product Manager opening in Brooklyn
(hr)
. Paces listed a Product Manager role in Brooklyn on LinkedIn, with the posting describing a product/data-focused role supporting the platform.. Team size observed: 11-50 employees employees.
Source: LinkedIn Jobs.
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/product-manager-at-paces-4427792154
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2026-05-05:
Paces Agent launches for end-to-end workflow automation
(product)
. Paces introduced Paces Agent, an autonomous AI agent that orchestrates market selection, siting, due diligence, interconnection, and permit submissions from a single instruction.
Source: Paces blog.
https://www.paces.com/post/paces-agent-autonomous-ai-accelerated-power-development
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2026-05-01:
Hiring cluster across sales and customer-facing functions
(hr)
. Paces posted that it was hiring across Customer Success, Solutions, and Sales, listing live roles including Scale Customer Success Manager, Solutions Engineer, Transmission Planning / Interconnection Studies Engineer, Development Manager, Enterprise Account Manager, and Pre-sales Engineer.. Team size observed: 11-50 employees employees.
Source: LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/pacesai_were-growing-paces-is-hiring-across-customer-activity-7434606489211879425-8_hB
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2026-04-20:
Data-center co-location proof with EDF power solutions
(gtm)
. Paces published a case study showing EDF power solutions triaged more than 90 assets and began partnership conversations around data-center co-location.
Source: Paces case studies.
https://www.paces.com/case-studies
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2026-03-17:
Launch of Off-Cycle Case Updates
(gtm)
. Paces launched Off-Cycle Case Updates as an add-on to its Power Flow Study, automating sensitivity modeling against fresher grid cases.
Source: Paces blog.
https://www.paces.com/post/tomorrows-grid-today-paces-launches-automated-off-cycle-case-updates
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2026-03-17:
Off-Cycle Case Updates add automated power-study sensitivity modeling
(product)
. Paces launched Off-Cycle Case Updates as a paid add-on to Power Flow Study and positioned it as the first commercially available automated off-cycle sensitivity modeling on any platform.
Source: Paces blog.
https://www.paces.com/post/tomorrows-grid-today-paces-launches-automated-off-cycle-case-updates
Boost Robotics
Website: boostrobotics.ai
Boost Robotics builds autonomous mobile manipulation robots that inspect and perform remote maintenance tasks in data centers, acting like “robot remote hands” for critical infrastructure.
Category: Data Center Development & Deployment.
Funding stage: Pre Seed.
Founded: 2025.
Country: United States.
Employees: 2 total employees.
Landscape fit: It fits this category because it helps data center operators deploy automation that speeds up inspection, maintenance, and triage in facilities where uptime and staffing constraints are major bottlenecks.
Funding rounds
-
Pre-seed
announced 2025-07-01
: 500000 USD
; investors: Y Combinator
; source: LinkedIn
; https://www.linkedin.com/company/boost-robotics
Company timeline
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2026-07-01:
Founding robotics hiring cluster appears
(hr)
. Built In Boston listed multiple recently posted founding roles for Boost Robotics in Cambridge, including Founding Robotics Software Engineer and Founding Robotics ML Research Engineer.. Team size observed: 2 total employees employees.
Source: Built In Boston.
https://www.builtinboston.com/company/boost-robotics/jobs
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2025-10-01:
Conference-based outbound toward datacenter buyers
(gtm)
. Boost Robotics signaled an outbound, relationship-led demand motion by showing up at DatacenterDynamics Connect London and using the event to talk with operators about repetitive and challenging data center tasks.
Source: Boost Robotics LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/boost-robotics
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2025-07-01:
Public launch with sharp data-center-only positioning
(gtm)
. Boost Robotics publicly introduced itself as building autonomous mobile manipulation robots for data center inspection and maintenance, framing the product as 'robot remote hands' and explicitly asking for forward-thinking data centers to pilot the platform.
Source: Y Combinator Launch YC.
https://www.ycombinator.com/launches/Nfr-boost-robotics-robots-for-the-inspection-and-maintenance-of-data-centers
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2025-07-01:
Launch of data-center inspection and maintenance robots
(product)
. Boost Robotics publicly launched its product around autonomous mobile manipulation robots for inspection and maintenance of data centers, positioning the system as 'robot remote hands' for physically interacting with infrastructure.
Source: Y Combinator Launch YC.
https://www.ycombinator.com/launches/Nfr-boost-robotics-robots-for-the-inspection-and-maintenance-of-data-centers
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2025-07-01:
Pre-seed
(funding)
. Amount: 500000 USD. Investors: Y Combinator
Source: LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/boost-robotics
Flexnode
Website: flexnode.io
Flexnode designs, manufactures, deploys, and operates modular, liquid-cooled data centers for AI and edge workloads, emphasizing rapid deployment and high-density infrastructure.
Category: Data Center Development & Deployment.
Funding stage: Seed.
Founded: 2019.
Country: United States.
Employees: 11-50 employees.
Landscape fit: It fits the Data Center Development & Deployment category because it helps operators deploy modular data center infrastructure faster, with an end-to-end chip-to-grid approach that reduces build time and complexity.
Funding rounds
-
Series A
announced 2026-01-01
: 30013460 USD
; investors: Eaton, Colle Capital Partners, DivcoWest, Zacua Ventures
; source: Eaton
; https://www.eaton.com/us/en-us/company/news-insights/news-releases/2026/eaton-expands-modular-data-center-offering.html
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Seed
announced 2024-02-01
: 9000000 USD
; investors: Zacua Ventures, Yes VC, Arup, SHoP Architects, JE Dunn
; source: Business Wire
; https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240227493114/en/Zacua-Ventures-Closes-%2456-Million-Fund-to-Invest-in-the-Next-Generation-of-Construction-Technology
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Grant
announced 2024-01-01
: 3500000 USD
; investors: ARPA-E, University of Maryland, The Boeing Company
; source: ARPA-E
; https://arpa-e.energy.gov/programs-and-initiatives/search-all-projects/prefab-modular-liquid-cooled-micro-data-center
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Seed
announced 2023-01-01
: 500000 USD
; investors: TEDCO Seed Funds
; source: TEDCO
; https://www.tedcomd.com/news-events/press-releases/2023/tedco-invests-flexnode
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Seed
announced 2022-01-01
: 200000 USD
; investors: TEDCO Gap Investment Fund
; source: TEDCO Investment Committee Minutes
; https://www.tedcomd.com/sites/default/files/2026-02/IC%20Minutes%2012.9.25%20Final.pdf
Company timeline
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2026-07-01:
Arup commercial roadmap and first pilot support
(gtm)
. Arup’s project page says Arup Ventures supported Flexnode’s first full-scale pilot, its technology and commercial roadmap, and ongoing design coordination for future deployments, including GB200 reference design work and partner-supported engineering for prefabricated liquid-cooled modular data centers. ([arup.com](https://www.arup.com/en-us/projects/flexnode/))
Source: Arup.
https://www.arup.com/en-us/projects/flexnode/
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2026-03-01:
Consultative meeting-led sales motion appears on site
(gtm)
. Flexnode’s public-facing meeting page shifted toward a direct, high-intent sales motion, inviting prospects to request a meeting for high-performance compute deployments and emphasizing power, cooling, networking, and global high-density infrastructure objectives. ([info.flexnode.io](https://info.flexnode.io/meet-us?utm_source=openai))
Source: Flexnode website.
https://info.flexnode.io/meet-us
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2026-01-28:
Eaton partnership for NX Compute Module
(gtm)
. Flexnode and Eaton announced a modular data center partnership in which Eaton would supply critical power backup racks and cable management technologies for Flexnode’s NX Compute Module, extending Flexnode’s partner-led delivery model and productizing part of its infrastructure stack. ([datacenterdynamics.com](https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/eaton-partners-with-flexnode-on-modular-data-center-infrastructure/))
Source: Data Center Dynamics.
https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/eaton-partners-with-flexnode-on-modular-data-center-infrastructure/
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2026-01-01:
Series A
(funding)
. Amount: 30013460 USD. Investors: Eaton, Colle Capital Partners, DivcoWest, Zacua Ventures
Source: Eaton.
https://www.eaton.com/us/en-us/company/news-insights/news-releases/2026/eaton-expands-modular-data-center-offering.html
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2026-01-01:
Chief Operating Officer hired
(hr)
. Flexnode announced Nicolas (Nic) Rader joined the company as Chief Operating Officer.. Team size observed: 11-50 employees employees.
Source: LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/flexnode_were-thrilled-to-announce-that-nicolas-activity-7382385988712439808-SBEb
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2025-07-01:
Chief Financial Officer hired
(hr)
. Mack Treece announced he was joining Flexnode as Chief Financial Officer.. Team size observed: 11-50 employees employees.
Source: LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/macktreeece01_flexnode-activity-7288210376758898688-xrGc
Orbital Industries
Website: it.orbitalindustries.com
Orbital Industries is an AI industrial company that uses frontier AI to design, manufacture, and deploy critical physical products, including modular data center infrastructure and liquid-cooling systems through its Orbital IT brand.
Category: Data Center Development & Deployment.
Funding stage: Series B.
Founded: 2022.
Country: United Kingdom.
Employees: 11-50 employees.
Landscape fit: It fits the Data Center Development & Deployment category because Orbital IT focuses on making data centers faster to deploy through modular, factory-built infrastructure, integrated power/cooling systems, and direct-to-chip liquid cooling for AI workloads.
Funding rounds
-
Series B
announced 2026-05-01
: 50000000 USD
; investors: Plural, NVentures, Radical Ventures, Compound, Fly Ventures
; source: Orbital Industries / Digg repost of official announcement; Fortune; Tech.eu
; https://digg.com/tech/3a0hl2fm?utm_source=openai
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Series A
announced 2024-02-01
: 16000000 USD
; investors: Radical Ventures, Toyota Ventures, Character, Compound, Fly Ventures, Flying Fish Partners
; source: TechCrunch
; https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/21/this-startup-is-using-ai-to-discover-new-materials/?utm_source=openai
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Seed
announced 2023-07-01
: 4800000 USD
; investors: Fly Ventures, Compound, Flying Fish Partners, Character, Mustard Seed Maze
; source: The Company Check; Nordic9
; https://www.thecompanycheck.com/company/b/orbital-materials/txbrbvwmspigklp0t
Company timeline
-
2026-07-01:
Hiring cluster across engineering, ML, sales, finance, and talent
(hr)
. Orbital Industries’ LinkedIn jobs page shows multiple active openings, including Content Manager, Machine Learning Engineer, Senior Mechanical Engineer (Modular Data Center), Modular Data Center Sales Executive, Quality Manager, Financial Controller, Electrical Engineer, and Talent Partner across the US, UK, and Canada.. Team size observed: 11-50 employees employees.
Source: LinkedIn jobs page.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/orbitalindustries/jobs
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2026-06-30:
Commercial urgency and procurement framing for modular infrastructure
(gtm)
. Orbital IT published a June 2026 article arguing that AI infrastructure decisions must be made early because delays carry major cost, and that different modular form factors map to different deployment contexts.
Source: Orbital IT.
https://it.orbitalindustries.com/news/blog/the-infrastructure-call-most-ai-teams-are-making-too-late
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2026-06-08:
NVIDIA DSX partnership elevates Orbital IT's market credibility
(gtm)
. Orbital Industries announced co-designed NVIDIA DSX AI Factory-compliant infrastructure through Orbital IT, emphasizing faster deployment, modular manufacturing, and AI-factory scale.
Source: Orbital IT.
https://it.orbitalindustries.com/news/press/orbital-industries-partners-nvidia-dsx-ai-factory-infrastructure
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2026-06-08:
NVIDIA DSX AI Factory infrastructure partnership announced
(product)
. Orbital Industries announced co-designed NVIDIA Vera Rubin DSX AI Factory-compliant infrastructure and described its modular systems as accelerating AI factory deployment at scale.
Source: Orbital IT press release.
https://it.orbitalindustries.com/news/press/orbital-industries-partners-nvidia-dsx-ai-factory-infrastructure
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2026-06-01:
Hiring into machine learning team
(hr)
. Orbital Industries posted that it is hiring into its Machine Learning team, asking for ML researchers and engineers.. Team size observed: 11-50 employees employees.
Source: Orbital Industries LinkedIn post.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/orbitalindustries_were-hiring-into-our-machine-learning-team-activity-7452751827940458497-f-gh
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2026-05-01:
Series B
(funding)
. Amount: 50000000 USD. Investors: Plural, NVentures, Radical Ventures, Compound, Fly Ventures
Source: Orbital Industries / Digg repost of official announcement; Fortune; Tech.eu.
https://digg.com/tech/3a0hl2fm?utm_source=openai
Networking & Compute Infrastructure
Startups building networking, optical interconnect, photonics, and equipment used inside high-density data centers.
PhotonPath
Website: photon-path.com
PhotonPath develops integrated photonics chipsets and plug-and-play optical modules for telecom, optical networking, data center, AI, and industrial sensing applications.
Category: Networking & Compute Infrastructure.
Funding stage: Series A.
Founded: 2019.
Country: Italy.
Employees: 11-50 employees.
Landscape fit: It fits the Data Center Infrastructure Stack because its products are photonic modules and optical network components designed for high-capacity infrastructure, with explicit applications in data center and AI workloads and optical networking.
Funding rounds
-
Series A
announced 2025-06-01
: 5100000 EUR
; investors: Join Capital, Deep Ocean Capital, Levante Capital, RoboIT, CDP Venture Capital, 360 Capital, Brembo Ventures
; source: PhotonPath Raises €5.1M to Scale Integrated Photonics
; https://www.photon-path.com/photonpath-raises-funding/
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Seed
announced 2024-07-01
: 1000000 EUR
; investors: Deep Ocean Capital, Levante Capital, RoboIT
; source: Deep Blue Ventures e Levante Capital investono nella fotonica integrata di PhotonPath
; https://bebeez.it/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/160724_PhotonPath_Investment-Press-Release.pdf
Company timeline
-
2026-06-18:
PhotonPath scales Oxyn manufacturing with XIVER
(product)
. PhotonPath announced a manufacturing collaboration with XIVER to move its proprietary Oxyn platform onto XIVER’s 200 mm wafer infrastructure for higher capacity and more repeatable production. ([photon-path.com](https://www.photon-path.com/photonpath-and-xiver-team-up-to-scale-oxyn-platform-manufacturing/?utm_source=openai))
Source: PhotonPath.
https://www.photon-path.com/photonpath-and-xiver-team-up-to-scale-oxyn-platform-manufacturing/
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2026-06-18:
PhotonPath partnered with XIVER to scale Oxyn manufacturing
(gtm)
. PhotonPath and XIVER announced a strategic collaboration to move Oxyn production onto XIVER’s 200 mm wafer line, expanding capacity and improving lead times.
Source: PhotonPath.
https://www.photon-path.com/photonpath-and-xiver-team-up-to-scale-oxyn-platform-manufacturing/
-
2026-06-01:
Founder-led hiring discussion for operations and production
(hr)
. Douglas Aguiar published a post explaining the traits PhotonPath wants for someone building its operations and production function.. Team size observed: 11-50 employees employees.
Source: LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/photonpath/
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2026-05-01:
Operations hiring cluster appears on LinkedIn
(hr)
. PhotonPath posted openings for an Operations & Administrative Assistant and an Operations & Production Manager in Milan.. Team size observed: 11-50 employees employees.
Source: LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/photonpath/
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2026-03-17:
PhotonPath demonstrates 4-port nanoOCM at OFC 2026
(product)
. PhotonPath announced a live demonstration of its 4-port nanoOCM at OFC 2026, emphasizing multi-channel scalability in the same footprint as the single-channel version. ([photon-path.com](https://www.photon-path.com/live-demonstration-of-4-port-nanoocm/?utm_source=openai))
Source: PhotonPath.
https://www.photon-path.com/live-demonstration-of-4-port-nanoocm/
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2026-03-17:
PhotonPath showed a live 4-port nanoOCM demo at OFC 2026
(gtm)
. PhotonPath announced a live demonstration of its 4-port nanoOCM at OFC 2026 with Coherent instrumentation, highlighting multi-channel monitoring for data center and network providers.
Source: PhotonPath.
https://www.photon-path.com/live-demonstration-of-4-port-nanoocm/
iPronics
Website: ipronics.com
iPronics develops software-defined photonic engines and programmable optical switching systems for AI data centers and other high-density networking environments.
Category: Networking & Compute Infrastructure.
Funding stage: Series A.
Founded: 2019.
Country: Spain.
Employees: 51-200 employees.
Landscape fit: It fits the Data Center Infrastructure Stack because its products are built for intra-data-center optical networking, AI cluster communications, and low-latency, low-power interconnect inside dense data center infrastructure. ([ipronics.com](https://ipronics.com/product/?utm_source=openai))
Funding rounds
-
series A
announced 2025-01-01
: 20000000 EUR
; investors: Triatomic Capital, Fine Structure Ventures, Bosch Ventures, Amadeus Capital Partners, Criteria Venture Tech
; source: iPronics
; https://ipronics.com/ipronics-raises-20m-in-series-a-to-advance-optical-networking-for-next-gen-ai-data-centers/
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seed
announced 2022-07-01
: 3700000 EUR
; investors: Amadeus Capital Partners, Caixa Capital Risc
; source: iPronics
; https://ipronics.com/ipronics-raises-e3-7-million-to-accelerate-the-adoption-of-programmable-photonic-chips/
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grant
announced 2022-01-01
: 2500000 EUR
; investors: European Innovation Council
; source: iPronics
; https://ipronics.com/ipronics-awarded-by-the-eic-transition-grant/
Company timeline
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2026-07-01:
Internship/onboarding signal in firmware team
(hr)
. iPronics highlighted Andrés Soret Bordallo joining through the University of Valencia Autopràcticum program and working in the firmware team under mentorship.. Team size observed: 51-200 employees employees.
Source: iPRONICS LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/ipronics
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2026-07-01:
Hiring cluster appears on open-jobs page
(hr)
. iPronics’ open-jobs page listed multiple roles including business development, administration/accounting, photonics manufacturing test development, quality, silicon photonics architecture, product management, AI infrastructure solutions architecture, packaging, validation, and failure analysis.. Team size observed: 51-200 employees employees.
Source: iPronics Open Jobs.
https://ipronics.com/open-jobs/
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2026-04-01:
Multiple engineering roles posted on LinkedIn
(hr)
. iPronics posted several hiring notices on LinkedIn for a III-V Photonics Packaging Engineer, a Semiconductor Optical Amplifier Development Engineer, a Silicon Photonics Architect / PIC Architect, and related AI infrastructure/product roles.. Team size observed: 51-200 employees employees.
Source: iPRONICS LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/ipronics
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2026-03-17:
Fabrinet manufacturing expansion for ONE Series
(gtm)
. iPronics announced a dedicated packaging, assembly, testing, and qualification line with Fabrinet to ramp production after early wins with its first ten hyperscaler and AI-cluster OEM customers. ([ipronics.com](https://ipronics.com/ipronics-announces-a-siph-packaging-and-assembly-manufacturing-line-for-next-generation-ai-optical-circuit-switches-at-fabrinet/))
Source: iPronics.
https://ipronics.com/ipronics-announces-a-siph-packaging-and-assembly-manufacturing-line-for-next-generation-ai-optical-circuit-switches-at-fabrinet/
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2026-03-17:
Expanded manufacturing for ONE Series OCS at Fabrinet
(product)
. iPronics announced a dedicated SiPh packaging and assembly manufacturing line to support volume production of ONE Series optical circuit switches.
Source: iPronics.
https://ipronics.com/ipronics-announces-a-siph-packaging-and-assembly-manufacturing-line-for-next-generation-ai-optical-circuit-switches-at-fabrinet/
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2026-03-10:
Commercial availability showcased at OFC 2026
(gtm)
. At OFC 2026, iPronics said it would showcase the first commercially available SiPh OCS and provide technical demos on how the ONE Series supports flexible, low-latency AI cluster interconnects. ([ipronics.com](https://ipronics.com/ipronics-to-showcase-programmable-photonics-leadership-at-ofc-2026/))
Source: iPronics.
https://ipronics.com/ipronics-to-showcase-programmable-photonics-leadership-at-ofc-2026/
Oriole Networks
Website: oriolenetworks.com
Oriole Networks is a photonic networking company building all-optical network fabric for AI and HPC data centers to improve bandwidth, latency, and energy efficiency.
Category: Networking & Compute Infrastructure.
Funding stage: Series A.
Founded: 2023.
Country: United Kingdom.
Employees: 11-50 employees.
Landscape fit: It fits the Data Center Infrastructure Stack because it develops networking/optical interconnect technology used inside high-density AI and HPC data centers, replacing electrical switching with photonic switching.
Funding rounds
-
Series A
announced 2024-10-01
: 22000000 USD
; investors: Plural, UCL Technology Fund, XTX Ventures, Clean Growth Fund, Dorilton Ventures
; source: Oriole Networks
; https://oriolenetworks.com/oriole-networks-raises-22m/
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Seed
announced 2024-03-01
: 10000000 GBP
; investors: UCL Technology Fund, Clean Growth Fund, XTX Ventures, Dorilton Ventures, Innovate UK Investor Partnership
; source: UCL Faculty of Engineering
; https://www.ucl.ac.uk/engineering/news/2024/apr/prof-zervas-secures-ps10m-ai-energy-efficiency-startup
Company timeline
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2026-07-01:
Multi-role hiring cluster visible on careers page
(hr)
. Oriole’s current openings page shows 9 active jobs spanning PIC design, verification, ML systems, FPGA, signal integrity, and graduate roles across London, Paignton, and Bengaluru. ([careers.oriolenetworks.com](https://careers.oriolenetworks.com/jobs)). Team size observed: 11-50 employees employees.
Source: Oriole Networks careers site.
https://careers.oriolenetworks.com/jobs
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2026-06-01:
First commercial deployment with AMD and ARIA
(gtm)
. Oriole said it will deploy its first large-scale AI system using a pure photonic network with AMD GPUs and CPUs as part of ARIA’s Scaling Inference Lab, calling it the company’s first commercial deployment. ([oriolenetworks.com](https://oriolenetworks.com/oriole-to-supercharge-data-centers/))
Source: Oriole Networks.
https://oriolenetworks.com/oriole-to-supercharge-data-centers/
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2026-06-01:
First commercial deployment of PRISM announced
(product)
. Oriole said it would deploy the world’s first large-scale AI system powered by a pure photonic network with AMD hardware in the UK ARIA Scaling Inference Lab, calling it its first commercial deployment. ([oriolenetworks.com](https://oriolenetworks.com/oriole-to-supercharge-data-centers/))
Source: Oriole Networks.
https://oriolenetworks.com/oriole-to-supercharge-data-centers/
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2026-04-01:
Specialized signal-integrity engineering opening posted
(hr)
. Oriole posted a Signal Integrity Engineer role in Paignton focused on RF measurements, electro-optic integration, and prototype bring-up. ([careers.oriolenetworks.com](https://careers.oriolenetworks.com/jobs/7462876-signal-integrity-engineer)). Team size observed: 11-50 employees employees.
Source: Oriole Networks careers site.
https://careers.oriolenetworks.com/jobs/7462876-signal-integrity-engineer
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2026-03-16:
Tower Semiconductor collaboration to commercialize optical circuit switching
(gtm)
. Oriole announced a collaboration with Tower Semiconductor to commercialize nanosecond optical circuit switching on Tower’s silicon photonics platform, strengthening its manufacturing and ecosystem credibility. ([towersemi.com](https://towersemi.com/2026/03/16/03162026/))
Source: Tower Semiconductor.
https://towersemi.com/2026/03/16/03162026/
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2026-03-12:
Launch of PRISM Ultra for frontier-scale AI networks
(gtm)
. Oriole introduced PRISM Ultra, describing it as the next evolution of its platform with one-hop photonic fabric, million-node scale, and a sharper focus on frontier-scale AI data centers. ([oriolenetworks.com](https://oriolenetworks.com/prism-ultra-announcement/))
Source: Oriole Networks.
https://oriolenetworks.com/prism-ultra-announcement/
ZeroPoint Technologies AB
Website: zeropoint-tech.com
ZeroPoint Technologies develops hardware-accelerated real-time memory compression and compaction IP for SoCs and data center systems, aimed at increasing memory capacity, bandwidth, and performance per watt.
Category: Networking & Compute Infrastructure.
Funding stage: Seed.
Founded: 2016.
Country: Sweden.
Employees: 11-50 employees.
Landscape fit: It fits the Data Center Infrastructure Stack because its memory-compression IP is used in high-performance servers and hyperscale data centers to relieve memory bottlenecks, improve bandwidth, and lower power and total cost of ownership.
Funding rounds
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Series A
announced 2024-05-01
: 5000000 EUR
; investors: Matterwave Ventures, Industrifonden, Climentum Capital, Chalmers Ventures
; source: ZeroPoint Technologies
; https://www.zeropoint-tech.com/news/zeropoint-technologies-closes-funding-round-for-groundbreaking-hardware-accelerated-memory-compression-technology
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Seed
announced 2023-02-01
: 3200000 EUR
; investors: Climentum Capital, Industrifonden, Chalmers Ventures, present shareholders
; source: ZeroPoint Technologies
; https://www.zeropoint-tech.com/news/zeropoint-technologies-raises-eur-3-2-million-in-seed-funding-to-reduce-energy-consumption-of-data-centers-by-more-than-25
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Seed
announced 2021-09-01
: 2500000 EUR
; investors: Industrifonden, present shareholders
; source: ZeroPoint Technologies
; https://www.zeropoint-tech.com/news/zeropoint-technologies-raises-eur-2-5-million-in-seed-funding
Company timeline
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2026-01-23:
Appointed CEO with explicit GTM background
(gtm)
. ZeroPoint appointed Brett Cline as CEO, emphasizing his go-to-market leadership in semiconductor, IP, and EDA software.
Source: ZeroPoint Technologies.
https://www.zeropoint-tech.com/news/zeropoint-technologies-appoints-brett-cline-as-chief-executive-officer
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2026-01-23:
Brett Cline appointed CEO
(hr)
. ZeroPoint Technologies announced Brett Cline as its Chief Executive Officer.. Team size observed: 11-50 employees employees.
Source: ZeroPoint Technologies.
https://www.zeropoint-tech.com/news/zeropoint-technologies-appoints-brett-cline-as-chief-executive-officer
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2025-04-08:
Formed strategic alliance with Rebellions for AI accelerator performance
(gtm)
. ZeroPoint announced a strategic alliance with AI chip company Rebellions to co-develop memory-optimized AI accelerator solutions and new products planned for 2026.
Source: ZeroPoint Technologies.
https://www.zeropoint-tech.com/news/zeropoint-and-rebellions-forge-strategic-alliance-to-revolutionize-ai-accelerator-performance-and-efficiency
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2025-02-20:
Launched AI-MX to reposition around AI memory bottlenecks
(gtm)
. ZeroPoint unveiled AI-MX, a memory optimization product for foundational models and LLM inference, shifting its commercial story toward AI accelerator and hyperscale AI infrastructure buyers.
Source: ZeroPoint Technologies.
https://www.zeropoint-tech.com/news/zeropoint-technologies-unveils-groundbreaking-compression-solution-to-increase-foundational-model-addressable-memory-by-50-
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2025-02-20:
Launched AI-MX for foundational model memory expansion
(product)
. ZeroPoint unveiled AI-MX, a hardware-accelerated memory optimization product for deployed foundational models that targets 1.5x higher effective memory capacity, bandwidth, and tokens served per second.
Source: ZeroPoint Technologies.
https://www.zeropoint-tech.com/news/zeropoint-technologies-unveils-groundbreaking-compression-solution-to-increase-foundational-model-addressable-memory-by-50-
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2024-11-15:
Public OCP summit demo of DenseMem implementation
(gtm)
. At the 2024 Open Compute Project Global Summit, ZeroPoint demonstrated its implementation of the OCP Hyperscale Tiered Memory Expander specification using DenseMem in the Innovation Village.
Source: ZeroPoint Technologies.
https://www.zeropoint-tech.com/news/OCP2024
