Kevala

Kevala

Provides grid visualization and optimization services

Overview

Kevala provides a data-driven platform that maps the built electrical environment to help utilities, regulators, renewable developers, and EV makers analyze grid infrastructure, loads, prices, and environmental data. The platform combines maps and dashboards with analytics to identify vulnerabilities, optimize resources like solar farms and EV charging, and support grid security against cyberattacks. Kevala differentiates itself with a nationwide, data-rich grid map, security-focused analytics, and a services layer that turns insights into action. Its goal is to create a more resilient, sustainable grid by guiding infrastructure decisions and enabling secure, efficient energy deployment.

About Kevala

Simplify's Rating
Why Kevala is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Energy

Cybersecurity

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$21M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Grid decarbonization adds 500+ GW renewables by 2030, boosting analytics demand.
  • Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds grid cybersecurity, favoring vulnerability mapping.
  • 500,000 EV chargers by 2030 require Kevala's load forecasting tools.

What critics are saying

  • Healthcare Kevala in Seattle diverts 20-30% energy client searches via SEO.
  • GridBeyond captures market with real-time DER optimization at 50+ utilities.
  • FERC Order 2222 commoditizes grid map by 2026, slashing subscriptions.

What makes Kevala unique

  • Kevala delivers cloud-based grid intelligence for decarbonization planning.
  • Platform visualizes grid infrastructure, loads, and carbon intensity nationwide.
  • Trusted by utilities and governments with sensitive energy consumption data.

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Funding

Total Funding

$21M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

Series A funding typically happens when a startup has a product and some customers, and now needs funding to scale. This money is usually used to grow the team, expand marketing, and improve the product. Venture capital firms are frequently the main investors here.
Series A Funding Comparison
Above Average

Industry standards

$15M
$8.2M
Discord
$15M
Canva
$21M
Kevala
$30M
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Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

6%
FinSMEs
Aug 31st, 2021
Kevala Raises $21M in Series A Funding

Kevala, a San Francisco CA-based energy data and analytics company, raised $21M in Series A funding. The round was led by C5 Impact Partners LP and Thin Line Capital with participation from Tom Werner, current Chairman and former CEO of Sunpower Corp., and Mark Ferron, former California Public Utilities Commissioner. The company intends to use the […]

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