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ConnectDER

Energy · Philadelphia, United States · Founded 2011

We make products that integrate power and data from residential scale DERs into the grid MoreLess

ConnectDER revolutionizes the integration of distributed energy resources (DERs) by providing a streamlined, efficient, and secure connection process. Operating primarily in the renewable energy sector, ConnectDER serves utility companies and homeowners looking to incorporate solar and energy storage solutions into their energy systems. The company’s core product simplifies the connection of DERs to the grid, reducing installation time to less than 10 minutes. This rapid setup is achieved through their innovative smart metering and management systems, which ensure seamless communication and operation within the grid. ConnectDER’s business model focuses on partnerships with utility companies, enabling them to offer a hassle-free DER integration service to their customers. Revenue is generated through the sale of their proprietary connection devices and associated services. By creating an organized, standards-driven ecosystem, ConnectDER enhances grid operations and promotes the adoption of renewable energy sources. Keywords: distributed energy resources, renewable energy, smart metering, grid compatibility, utility partnerships, solar integration, energy storage, rapid setup, secure communications, ecosystem.

Company overview

ConnectDER company information

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Status
Operational
Founded
2011
Headquarters
Philadelphia, United States
Employees
64
Open positions
2
Dealroom signal
64.2
sub industryEnergy StoragesectorProduct DevelopmentsectorSolar EnergysectorSustainable Development GoalssectorUrban TechsectorEV ChargingsectorClimate TechsectorGreen BuildingssectorResidential SolarsectorRenewable EnergysectorHard Techsectorv2gindustryEnergysectorSmart Grid

Valuation & funding

ConnectDER funding history

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
SERIES DOther financing Dec 2024 $35M $140M Energy Innovation Capital · LG Technology Ventures · Clean Energy Ventures · Avista Development
SERIES COther financing Mar 2023 $27M $108M Undisclosed
SERIES BOther financing Jan 2020 $7.3M $29M Clean Energy Ventures · Skyview Ventures
SERIES BOther financing Sep 2019 $5M $20M Undisclosed
SERIES AOther financing Jan 2018 $1.8M $7.2M Investor's Circle · Skyview Ventures · Element 8
CONVERTIBLEOther financing Jan 2018 David Kaplan · E8 Angels · Tom Melling
SEEDOther financing Jan 2017 PRIME Coalition
GRANTOther financing Oct 2015 Elemental Excelerator
CONVERTIBLEOther financing Mar 2015 E8 Angels · David Kaplan · Tom Melling
GRANTOther financing Oct 2014 US Department of Energy
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Growth signals

ConnectDER website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for ConnectDER is 9.3K monthly website visits, up 14.8% over the last three months. ConnectDER's team declined 7.2% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits9.3K 3-month web change+14.8% 1-year team growth-7.2%
Monthly website visits104 observations · Oct 2017–Jul 2026
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Comparisons

ConnectDER compared with similar companies

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Talent graph

ConnectDER's talent

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Team profiled 11 named & role-tagged
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Investors

17 investors on ConnectDER's cap table

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Seed 3 investors entered at this stage
US Department of Energy
Elemental Excelerator
PRIME Coalition
Series A 7 investors entered at this stage
Tom Melling
David Kaplan
E8 Angels
Skyview Ventures
Investor's Circle
Element 8
Clean Energy Ventures
Series B+ 7 investors entered at this stage
Decarbonization Partners
Energy Innovation Capital
LG Technology Ventures
Avista Development
Zoma Capital
MassMutual Ventures
Evergy Ventures

Global footprint

Where ConnectDER has talent and traffic

Workforce by country
🇺🇸 United States · Philadelphia HQ
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In the news

Latest news about ConnectDER

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Market sentiment

What the market is saying about ConnectDER

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