Gridspertise
Gridspertise provides digital solutions for electricity distribution network operators, offering smart meters, edge computing devices, grid analytics, and cloud-based energy data management across 20+ countries. It serves over 50 Distribution System Operators globally as a carve-out from Enel Group, jointly owned with CVC Capital Partners.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2021
- HeadquartersRome, Italy
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What Gridspertise does
Gridspertise S.r.l. is an Italian-headquartered technology company founded in 2021 as a carve-out from Enel Group to commercialize digital solutions for electricity distribution networks. The company designs, manufactures, and operates an integrated portfolio of smart grid products organized into three solution domains — METERSPERTISE (smart metering and grid edge), NETWORKSPERTISE (network infrastructure digitalization), and FIELDSPERTISE (field operations) — unified since November 2025 under the ERALIS Suite platform. Core products include advanced smart meters (GESIS, GEMIS, GETIS), the QEd Quantum Edge Device co-developed with Qualcomm, Network Digital Twin with AI-driven predictive maintenance, Smart Street Box LV monitoring devices, and AR-enhanced workforce management tools. The company's technology stack combines cloud-edge computing, advanced connectivity, and operational technology with information technology (IT/OT convergence), serving Distribution System Operators (DSOs) across more than 20 countries.
Gridspertise monetizes through four primary revenue streams: hardware sales of smart meters and edge devices, Metering-as-a-Service (MaaS) recurring subscriptions (1M+ metering points via Aidon), software and platform subscriptions (including cloud-based energy data management via Energyworx), and professional services including engineering and Flexibility Lab testing in Milan, Bari, Barcelona, and Malaga. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting DSOs globally through regional teams in South EMEA, LATAM, North/Central Europe, and a ramping North American presence, supported by co-creation programs and industry events. Customers include over 50 DSOs of varying sizes across developed and developing markets, with Enel Group serving as the founding reference customer.
The company became independent in December 2022 when CVC Capital Partners acquired a controlling stake for approximately $293 million, resulting in joint ownership by Enel and CVC. Gridspertise has since executed two strategic acquisitions: Aidon Oy (November 2023) for Nordic smart metering leadership, and Energyworx (September 2025) for cloud-native energy data management. The combined Gridspertise, Aidon, and Energyworx headcount stood at 443 as of December 2025, with 117M+ smart meters delivered cumulatively across all entities and over 200 clients served worldwide. External audit is performed by KPMG S.p.A.
Gridspertise firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Gridspertise
- Legal name
- Gridspertise S.r.l.
- Website
- https://gridspertise.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2021
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- Gridspertise provides digital solutions for electricity distribution network operators, offering smart meters, edge computing devices, grid analytics, and cloud-based energy data management across 20+ countries. It serves over 50 Distribution System Operators globally as a carve-out from Enel Group, jointly owned with CVC Capital Partners.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Gridspertise industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Smart Grid Technology
- NAICS
- Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Electric Power Distribution (221122), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)
- SIC
- Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Electric Services (4911), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Smart Grid Automation & Distribution Management (DA/ADMS) (EUADAPAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Grid Data & Analytics Enablement (MDM, Data Integration, Hosting) (EUAEANAI), Grid Analytics, Forecasting & Decision Support (Load/DER/Outage) (EUADAEAI), DERMS & Distributed Grid Orchestration (DER Integration within ADMS) (EUADAEAF), DER & Microgrid Interconnection / Grid Edge Integration Services (EUAEANAF)
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Where Gridspertise is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Rome
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices10 records
Markets served
Gridspertise business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Smart Meter and Edge Device Sales: Sale of smart metering devices, QEd edge computing devices, Smart Street Box, and field devices to DSOs. Products are modular and customizable to DSO requirements.
- Metering as a Service (MaaS): Aidon subsidiary offers Metering as a Service with over 1 million smart meters in service as of June 2025, providing recurring revenue from utility metering operations.
- Software and Platform Solutions: Software solutions including AMI, MDMS, ADMS, Grid Analytics, Network Digital Twin, and cloud-based energy data management through Energyworx. Offered as traditional deployment or SaaS/Operations-as-a-Service models.
- Professional Services and Engineering: Engineering services, implementation, and consulting to help DSOs reach their full potential in grid digitalization. Includes flexibility lab testing services.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
Gridspertise product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Gridspertise provides an integrated portfolio of smart grid digitalization solutions for electricity Distribution System Operators (DSOs), centered on the ERALIS Suite platform. The offering spans metering and grid edge digitalization (smart meters, AMI, MDMS), network infrastructure digitalization (QEd edge computing, Smart Street Box, grid analytics), and field operations digitalization (Network Digital Twin, AR-based workforce tools). Solutions are delivered via traditional deployments, SaaS, or Operations-as-a-Service models including Metering as a Service.
Product overview
Gridspertise Group operates as a unified technology company offering an integrated portfolio of smart grid solutions organized across three solution domains: METERSPERTISE (metering and grid edge digitalization), NETWORKSPERTISE (network infrastructure digitalization), and FIELDSPERTISE (field operations digitalization). The portfolio centers on the ERALIS Suite platform launched in November 2025, which unifies offerings from Gridspertise, Aidon, and Energyworx across three intelligence layers (Enable, Run, Advance). Core products include smart metering devices (GESIS, GEMIS, GETIS), the QEd - Quantum Edge Device for edge computing, Advanced Metering Infrastructure, Meter Data Management System, Network Digital Twin, and field operation tools. The company leverages over 20 years of Enel Group experience with over 117 million smart meters delivered and serves over 200 clients worldwide.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ERALIS Suite: Integrated portfolio that unifies and enhances Gridspertise Group's solutions to enable, manage and optimize power grids in a more efficient, resilient and sustainable way. ERALIS stands for Enable, Run, Advance Leveraging Intelligent Solutions.
- METERSPERTISE
- NETWORKSPERTISE
- FIELDSPERTISE
Products and services
- ERALIS Suite Integrated end-to-end modular platform unifying smart grid digitalization solutions across three intelligence layers (Enable, Run, Advance) for DSO customers. Combines offerings from Gridspertise, Aidon, and Energyworx with flexible deployment models including traditional, SaaS, and Operations-as-a-Service.
- Smart Metering Devices (GESIS, GEMIS, GETIS) Advanced smart meters with bi-directional energy measurement, multiple communication channels, multi-tariff management, load profile management, permanent overvoltage protection, revenue and fraud detection, home automation and Demand Response support, pre-payment management, power quality measurement, and circular-by-design sustainability using recycled materials.
- QEd - Quantum Edge Device Revolutionary all-in-one edge computing solution for secondary substations integrating metering, LV grid monitoring, remote control, automation and self-healing, DER observability, distributed flexibility management, AI-empowered management, and local safety surveillance in a single device.
- Network Digital Twin 3D virtual model replicating entire electric infrastructure using AI and drone scan data. Enables simulated testing, predictive maintenance through machine learning, vegetation management, asset classification, and fault prediction with ODIN functionality identifying and predicting faults at isolators, poles, and cables.
- Smart Street Box Latest-generation street box equipped with sensors and intelligent components for LV grid observability, remote control, automation, and protection, working in coordination with secondary substation systems.
- Field Devices (ARGO, BIRD, SuRF)
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 117 million smart meters delivered globally
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Gridspertise
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Gridspertise technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability6 records
Feature8 records
Gridspertise partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.
- EnergyworxcoreAcquired in September 2025 to enhance cloud-native metering and sensor data management offerings. Energyworx is a pioneer in cloud-based energy data management solutions headquartered in the Netherlands. Provides advanced data management technologies integrated into ERALIS Suite.
- AidoncoreAcquired in November 2023 to strengthen Gridspertise Group's presence in Nordic markets. Aidon is a leader in smart metering in the Nordic countries, founded in 2004. Provides as-a-Service capabilities and Metering as a Service with 1M+ smart meters.
- Qualcomm TechnologiesstrategicStrategic collaboration to integrate QEd Quantum Edge device with Qualcomm's most up-to-date, secure, scalable industrial-grade IoT solutions. Qualcomm provides octa-core ARM 64-bit processor, built-in AI engine, and advanced connectivity standards (5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, fiber optic). Expanded collaboration at MWC 2022 to explore development of new solutions for electric utilities.
- STMicroelectronicsstrategicTechnology partnership for design and production of smart meters. ST Microelectronics collaborates with Gridspertise to develop and manufacture advanced smart metering devices featuring bi-directional energy measurement, fraud detection, and interoperability across multiple communication protocols.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Gridspertise competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- ABB: Global technology leader offering ADMS (Ability Network Manager), grid automation, and distribution solutions. Competes with Gridspertise in SCADA/ADMS and grid automation for DSOs and transmission operators.
- GE Vernova: Provides GridOS ADMS, grid analytics, and DERMS as part of its electrification portfolio. Broad incumbent competing with Gridspertise in grid management software and DER integration solutions.
- Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Broad incumbent offering grid automation software (Spectrum Power), ADMS, and smart metering as part of a larger industrial portfolio. Competes with Gridspertise in ADMS, grid analytics, and DERMS with global scale and deeper pockets.
- Schneider Electric: Provides EcoStruxure Grid Operation (ADMS), grid analytics, and smart metering as part of its broader energy management portfolio. Overlaps with Gridspertise in grid operations software and digitalization solutions for utilities.
- Hitachi Energy: Offers Lumada APM, EnergyOS, ADMS, and grid automation solutions for utilities globally. Competes with Gridspertise in enterprise-grade grid management software and digital transformation offerings.
Direct peers
- Itron: Global leader in smart metering, AMI, and grid edge intelligence solutions for utilities. Directly comparable to Gridspertise's METERSPERTISE domain with strong overlap in smart meters, AMI, and meter data management for DSOs worldwide.
- Landis+Gyr: Leading provider of integrated energy management solutions including smart metering, grid edge intelligence, and advanced metering infrastructure. Closely competes with Gridspertise in smart meter hardware and AMI/MDMS offerings globally.
- Sagemcom: European-headquartered provider of smart metering and energy management solutions for utilities. Direct overlap with Gridspertise in smart meter devices and AMI rollouts, particularly across EMEA.
- Kamstrup: Danish provider of smart metering solutions for electricity, heat, water, and gas utilities. Comparable to Gridspertise/Aidon in smart metering focus, with strong presence in Northern European DSO markets.
- Aclara (Hubbell): Supplier of smart infrastructure solutions (AMI, smart meters, sensors, grid monitoring) to electric, gas, and water utilities. Directly comparable in AMI and grid edge digitalization offerings, with strong North American DSO footprint.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Gridspertise social profiles
Digital presenceGridspertise compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance5 records
Gridspertise financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Gridspertise leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles17 records
Gridspertise subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
Gridspertise funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Gridspertise M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Gridspertise
What does Gridspertise do?
Gridspertise provides an integrated portfolio of smart grid digitalization solutions for electricity Distribution System Operators (DSOs), centered on the ERALIS Suite platform. The offering spans metering and grid edge digitalization (smart meters, AMI, MDMS), network infrastructure digitalization (QEd edge computing, Smart Street Box, grid analytics), and field operations digitalization (Network Digital Twin, AR-based workforce tools). Solutions are delivered via traditional deployments, SaaS, or Operations-as-a-Service models including Metering as a Service.
Is Gridspertise a public or private company?
Gridspertise is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was Gridspertise founded?
Gridspertise was founded in 2021. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Gridspertise based?
Gridspertise is headquartered in Rome, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does Gridspertise make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Smart Meter and Edge Device Sales are the primary driver. The others are metering as a Service (MaaS), software and Platform Solutions and professional Services and Engineering.
Who are Gridspertise's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are ABB, GE Vernova, Siemens Smart Infrastructure, Schneider Electric and Hitachi Energy. Direct peers are Itron, Landis+Gyr, Sagemcom, Kamstrup and Aclara (Hubbell).
Does Gridspertise have an API?
No public API is recorded for Gridspertise.
What industry is Gridspertise in?
Gridspertise's product category is Smart Grid Technology. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUADAPAA, Smart Grid Automation & Distribution Management (DA/ADMS), with a secondary code of EUAEANAI, Grid Data & Analytics Enablement (MDM, Data Integration, Hosting). Its NAICS code is 22112 and its SIC code is 7370.