What Autogrid does

AutoGrid Systems Inc was a private, venture-backed AI-powered energy management technology company founded in 2011 and headquartered in Redwood City, California. The company built a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on Virtual Power Plant (VPP) aggregation and Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) capabilities. Its core platform — AutoGrid Flex — aggregated distributed energy resources including residential solar panels, home batteries, electric vehicles, and smart thermostats into coordinated networks that delivered grid services, demand response, and market participation for utilities and energy providers. The product portfolio combined three core offerings (AutoGrid Flex, AI-powered VPP, and DERMS) with add-on modules for behavioral demand response, automated demand response, and DER management.

The underlying technology stack combined predictive analytics for energy demand and load forecasting, autonomous-agent-driven DER dispatch, and real-time optimization engines operating on structured time-series data (consumption, market pricing, weather, grid sensor readings). AutoGrid sold through direct enterprise field sales to utilities and energy providers globally, monetizing via platform licensing and SaaS subscriptions tied to managed capacity and grid optimization outcomes. The company raised approximately $161 million across ten funding rounds, culminating in an $85 million Series D-2 in October 2021 led by SE Ventures (Schneider Electric's venture arm) with participation from Microsoft, Shell, TotalEnergies, and other utility and energy strategic investors, which was deployed to accelerate global rollout of AutoGrid Flex.

In December 2023, AutoGrid was acquired by clean-energy technology company Uplight. Post-acquisition, AutoGrid's VPP and DERMS capabilities were integrated into Uplight's Demand Stack platform, contributing to 8.5 GW of flexible load under management and serving more than 80 utility clients worldwide. As an independent entity, AutoGrid no longer operates; its technology and customer footprint continue to scale as part of Uplight.

Name

Autogrid

Legal name

AutoGrid Systems Inc

Website

https://auto-grid.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

AutoGrid Systems developed AI-powered Virtual Power Plant and Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) platforms that aggregated distributed energy resources — solar panels, batteries, EVs, smart thermostats — into coordinated networks for utility grid flexibility, demand response, and market participation. Acquired by Uplight in December 2023.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Distributed Energy Resource Management Software

NAICS

Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)

SIC

Electric Services (4911)

akta.pro primary industry

DER Management Systems (DERMS) & Virtual Power Plants (VPP) (EUADAPAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Automated Demand Response (AutoDR) Platforms & OpenADR Integration (EUAFAGAH), Utility-Scale VPPs & Grid Services Aggregation (Capacity, Frequency, Reserves) (EUAFAHAD)

Keywords

• Virtual power plant
• Distributed energy resources
• Energy management software
• Demand response platform
• Grid optimization analytics

Headquarters

HQ city

Redwood City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Platform Licensing and SaaS: AutoGrid generates revenue through licensing its AI-powered VPP and DERMS platforms to utilities and energy providers, likely on a subscription or usage-based model tied to managed capacity and grid optimization outcomes.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

AutoGrid develops an AI-powered Virtual Power Plant (VPP) and Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) platform that aggregates distributed energy resources—including solar panels, home batteries, electric vehicles, and smart thermostats—into coordinated networks. The platform enables utilities and energy providers to optimize energy assets, balance supply and demand, participate in wholesale electricity markets, and deliver demand response and grid flexibility services at scale.

Product overview

AutoGrid is an AI-powered energy management technology company that offers a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on Virtual Power Plant (VPP) aggregation and Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) capabilities. The core offerings include the AutoGrid Flex platform and AI-powered VPP platform, which aggregate distributed energy resources (residential batteries, smart thermostats, EV chargers, solar) into coordinated networks for grid services. These core platforms are augmented by behavioral demand response, automated demand response, and DER management modules that provide flexible load management across residential and commercial customer segments. The company was acquired by Uplight in December 2023 to strengthen Uplight's demand-side flexibility portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AutoGrid Flex: AI-powered platform for energy assets optimization and market participation, enabling distributed energy resources to participate in grid services.

Products and services

• AutoGrid Flex Platform AI-powered platform for energy assets optimization and market participation that enables utilities and grid operators to manage flexible loads from residential and commercial customers through demand response and DER management.
• AI-powered Virtual Power Plant (VPP)
• Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS)

Quantifiable outcome

• 8+ GW of flexible load managed through Uplight platform (including AutoGrid solutions)

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• UplightflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2023Uplight acquired AutoGrid in December 2023 to strengthen its smart demand response and grid flexibility capabilities by integrating AutoGrid's AI-powered Virtual Power Plant and DERMS solutions into Uplight's Demand Stack platform. This acquisition enhanced Uplight's ability to manage 8.5 GW of flexible load.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sunverge Energy: Provider of behind-the-meter energy storage and DER aggregation platform for utilities. Comparable VPP software stack aggregating residential batteries and solar for grid services.
• Uplight: Acquired AutoGrid in December 2023 and now integrates its VPP/DERMS capabilities into the Uplight Demand Stack. Directly comparable as a utility-facing energy management and demand flexibility platform serving 80+ utilities.
• EnergyHub: Provides a DERMS platform for utilities to manage residential demand response, VPPs, and distributed energy assets. Direct competitor in the utility VPP/DERMS software category with overlapping customer base.
• Leap: Marketplace and VPP platform enabling distributed energy assets (batteries, EVs, smart devices) to participate in California and other ISO markets. Comparable as an aggregation and dispatch platform targeting residential DERs.
• Voltus: Commercial and industrial demand response and VPP operator connecting flexible loads and DERs to wholesale electricity markets. Direct competitor in the DER aggregation and grid services space.
• Stem Inc: AI-driven clean energy solutions company combining solar, storage, and VPP software for C&I and utility customers. Overlaps with AutoGrid in AI-enabled energy storage optimization and VPP dispatch.

Broad incumbents

• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Broad utility software and grid management incumbent (Spectrum Power, Gridscale X) with DERMS, VPP, and ADMS capabilities. Competes for the same utility RFPs as AutoGrid at global scale.
• Schneider Electric: Global energy management and automation incumbent; its EcoStruxure DERMS and Grid Operations portfolio overlaps with AutoGrid's utility offerings. SE Ventures is also AutoGrid's lead investor, illustrating the strategic overlap.
• OATI: Provider of energy management, trading, and DERMS software to utilities, ISOs, and energy companies. Overlaps with AutoGrid in VPP/DER aggregation and grid optimization software for utility customers.

Emerging players

• GridPoint: Energy management and DER optimization platform for C&I customers with utility partnership programs. Comparable in DER orchestration and demand response automation, primarily serving the C&I segment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AutoGridSystems
• Facebookfacebook.com/AutoGridSystems
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/autogrid-systems

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds10 records

Investors27 records

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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