Name

Stark

Legal name

Stark Software International (Holdings) Limited

Website

https://stark.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Energy Data and Analytics Services

NAICS

Electric Bulk Power Transmission and Control (221121), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Electric & Other Services Combined (4931), Gas & Other Services Combined (4932)

akta.pro primary industry

Meter Reading Services (Manual, AMR/AMI Operations & Validation) (EUAJAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Meter Installation, Exchange & Field Services (EUADAFAF), C&I Energy Optimization, Peak Shaving & Demand Charge Management Software (EUAFAKAE), Demand Response, Load Flexibility & Smart Thermostat Aggregation (EUADAPAM)

Keywords

• Energy data analytics
• Metering installation
• MHHS data aggregation
• EV charging infrastructure
• Net zero planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Harley

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Energy Data Services: Collection, aggregation and delivery of multi-utility energy data including electricity, gas, and sub-meter data. Provides Market-wide Half Hourly Settlement (MHHS) services as an accredited Data Aggregator and Data Collector under the Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC).
2. Stark ID Analytics Platform: Visual energy analytics platform providing data health monitoring, consumption analysis, and actionable insights. Subscription-based access to the platform with different service levels.
3. Metering Infrastructure (Stark Connect): Installation and management of electricity meters, gas meters and loggers, and sub-meter systems. Includes both new installations and maintenance of existing metering infrastructure.
4. EV Charging Services (Stark Charge): Full EV charging infrastructure services including installation, adoption of existing chargers, ongoing management and maintenance. Multiple funding models available including fully funded, CapEx purchase, and lease options.
5. Energy Infrastructure Works (Stark Works): Multi-utility connections including electricity and gas connections for new developments. Project management from design through to delivery on time and on budget.
6. Network Asset Adoption (Stark Infra): Asset adoption and management services for electricity and gas networks, acting as an Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO). End-to-end process from asset value quotation through to payment and energisation.
7. Demand Flexibility Services (Stark Flex): Demand flexibility services enabling businesses to earn revenue by turning down energy usage during peak demand periods.
8. Net Zero Planning Services (Stark Zero): Advisory services and platform for organizations planning their journey to Net Zero, including energy data analysis and carbon reduction planning.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Stark provides multi-utility energy data collection and aggregation (electricity, gas, water, sub-meter) including accredited Market-wide Half Hourly Settlement (MHHS) services across all four BSC roles, energy analytics via its Stark ID platform, business electricity and gas metering installation and management, multi-utility connections for new developments, EV charging installation and management, electricity and gas network asset adoption as an IDNO, demand flexibility services, and Net Zero planning advisory. The offering combines proprietary data and metering technology with field services, targeting energy suppliers, public sector bodies, and industrial/commercial customers across the UK.

Product overview

Stark is a full-circle energy data, metering, analytics, and infrastructure partner operating across all utilities. The offering is a platform-plus-services architecture comprising eight integrated service lines: Stark Data (multi-utility data aggregation), Stark Analytics (energy analytics with visualisations via Stark ID), Stark Connect (metering installation), Stark Works (multi-utility connections), Stark Charge (EV charging installation and management), Stark Zero (Net Zero planning), Stark Infra (network asset adoption), and Stark Flex (demand flexibility services). Stark ID serves as the primary analytics platform, offering sub-modules including Data Health, EV Charging Data Analytics, and Stark Degree Days. The combined Data and Connect services provide integrated metering and data solutions, while the Works, Infra, and Charge services support infrastructure projects. The company serves over 30,000 non-domestic customers across UK sectors including energy suppliers, industrial and commercial organisations, and public sector bodies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stark ID: Energy analytics platform providing visual energy data, Day+1 data, data health monitoring, and EV charging analytics
• Stark Data
• Stark Connect
• Stark Works
• Stark Charge
• Stark Zero
• Stark Infra
• Stark Flex
• Stark Degree Days

Products and services

• Stark Data Multi-utility data collection and aggregation service covering electricity, gas, water, and sub-meter data for non-domestic customers. Includes accredited Market-wide Half Hourly Settlement (MHHS) services as a BSC Qualified Person across all four agent roles (HHDA, HHDC, NHHDA, NHHDC), unmetered supplies data, and Day+1 data delivery. Designed for energy suppliers, third party intermediaries, and large estates needing settlement-grade data.
• Stark Analytics (Stark ID) Intelligent energy analytics platform providing visual energy data, Day+1 data visibility, data health monitoring, EV charging analytics, and degree days weather-normalization. Enables organisations to understand and manage energy consumption across multi-utility portfolios and supports Net Zero planning. Subscription-based access with different service levels for enterprise, public sector, and mid-market customers.
• Stark Connect Multi-utility metering solutions providing installation, configuration, and commissioning of business electricity meters, gas meters and data loggers, and sub-meter systems for granular consumption tracking. Includes new installations and ongoing management of metering infrastructure to feed data into Stark ID. Targets organisations needing reliable metering as the foundation for energy data and analytics.
• Stark Works Multi-utility connections service delivering electricity and gas connections for new build and commercial developments, with project management from design through delivery. Designed to avoid the project delays and unexpected connection fees that affect traditional multi-stakeholder approaches. Targets property developers, M&E consultants, and organisations with new infrastructure projects.
• Stark Charge EV charging installation, adoption, and management service offering new EV charge point installation with OCPP-compliant hardware, onboarding of existing chargers, and ongoing operations. Multiple funding models available including fully funded (no upfront cost), CapEx purchase, and lease options; data-driven solutions can reduce EV charging costs by up to 30% and generate up to £125,000 revenue over 10 years for suitable sites.
• Stark Zero Net Zero planning and advisory service combining energy data analysis with strategic guidance to help organisations reach carbon reduction targets. Includes energy data for Net Zero reporting, decarbonisation planning, and ongoing advisory for public sector and large commercial customers with Net Zero mandates.
• Stark Infra Network asset adoption and management service for electricity and gas networks, acting as an Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO). Provides an end-to-end process from asset value quotation through payment and energisation, with guaranteed asset value payments. Stark Infra expanded in 2025 to include both electricity and gas network adoption.
• Stark Flex Demand flexibility service enabling businesses to earn revenue by turning down or shifting electricity consumption during peak demand periods. Provides participation routes into UK flexibility markets for energy-intensive commercial and industrial customers and energy suppliers managing portfolios.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust saves £215,000 per year using Stark's data and analytics
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SMS Energy Services: UK-based provider of multi-utility data, metering, and energy management services to commercial and industrial customers. Directly comparable to Stark in offering data aggregation, meter reading, and analytics across electricity and gas.
• Energy Assets Group: UK independent metering and IDNO operator offering multi-utility metering, data services, and network asset adoption. Highly comparable to Stark's Connect and Infra service lines with similar regulatory accreditations.

Broad incumbents

• Itron: Global metering, AMI, and energy data analytics vendor serving utilities worldwide. Comparable in meter data management and analytics capability, though at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint than Stark.
• Landis+Gyr: Swiss-headquartered global provider of smart metering and grid management solutions. Overlaps with Stark Connect on metering and with Stark Data on AMI/AMR operations for utilities.
• Schneider Electric: Global energy management and automation incumbent with EcoStruxure platform covering energy monitoring, analytics, and demand management. Comparable to Stark ID/Stark Flex but as part of a much broader portfolio.
• EDF Energy: Major UK electricity supplier and generator with significant in-house energy data, metering operations, and decarbonization services. Comparable as both a customer of MHHS agent services and a potential competitor in data analytics.
• Centrica: UK-headquartered energy supplier and services group (British Gas) operating across energy supply, metering, EV charging (British Gas Energy), and home energy management. Overlaps with Stark across multiple service lines including data, EV charging, and Net Zero.
• Oracle Utilities: Oracle's utility-focused software suite covering meter data management, customer information systems, and analytics. Comparable to Stark Data's MDM/MHHS data aggregation capability, but as part of a broader enterprise software portfolio.

Regional players

• Kamstrup: Danish smart metering and energy data specialist focused on European utilities. Comparable to Stark Connect and Stark Data in AMI/AMR and data analytics, but primarily serves Northern European markets rather than the UK.

Emerging players

• Uplight: US-based energy analytics SaaS platform for utilities and energy suppliers covering customer engagement, demand response, and DER management. Comparable to Stark ID and Stark Flex in functionality, though serving different geographies and customer types.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@starkenergydata
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stark-software-international-limited

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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

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