Gridware
Power poles are a major source of wildfire ignition, and California utilities are spending $6B+ annually on risk mitigation, little of which is spent on modern technology. Gridware's sensors detect faults in real-time, enabling utilities to schedule repairs proactively and respond rapidly to ignitions.
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Established: 2020
HQ: Walnut Creek, CA
Co-Investors: True Ventures, Fifty Years, Y Combinator
Founders:
Tim Barat
CEO
Hall Chen
CTO
Abdulrahman Bin Omar