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Gradient
Window Air Conditioner with Heat Pump
About Gradient
Gradient Comfort is an innovative startup focused on revolutionizing home climate control with its modern, energy-efficient window air conditioners (ACs) that also function as heat pumps. The company's flagship product is designed to cool and heat spaces without obstructing the view, making it a versatile solution for urban living. Gradient Comfort primarily serves environmentally conscious consumers and businesses looking to reduce their carbon footprint while maintaining comfort in their living or working spaces.
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Operating in the clean energy and home appliance market, Gradient Comfort addresses the growing demand for sustainable and efficient climate control solutions. The company is particularly relevant in regions with stringent environmental regulations, such as New York, where Local Law 97 mandates significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions from buildings.
Gradient Comfort's business model is centered around direct-to-consumer sales through its website, gradientcomfort.com. The company generates revenue by selling its advanced window AC units, which utilize R-32 refrigerant—a next-generation refrigerant that is more efficient and has a lower environmental impact compared to traditional hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants. This positions Gradient Comfort as a leader in the push towards decarbonization and greener living.
In addition to product sales, Gradient Comfort has secured significant funding to support its mission. Notably, the company received a $17.5 million grant under the Defense Production Act from the U.S. Department of Energy, highlighting its role in clean energy innovation.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, United States
- Employees
- 51
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 62.9/100
- Industry
- Real Estate
- Sub-industry
- Energy Efficiency
- Sector
- Energy, Sustainable Development Goals, Cooling Tech, Urban Tech, Heat Pump, Building Cooling, Climate Tech, Building Energy Efficiency, Green Buildings, Building Energy Retrofit
- Technology
- Hardware
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONVERTIBLEEquity / VC | Oct 2023 | $0 | — | Elemental Excelerator | — |
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Jun 2023 | $9M | $90M | Climate Investment | ↗ |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Gradient is 32K monthly website visits, up 113.3% over the last three months. Gradient's team declined 15% over the past year.
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Investors
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Seed4 investors entered at this stage
Zero Carbon Capital
URBAN-X
PRIME Coalition
Prime Impact Fund
Series A10 investors entered at this stage
Third Sphere
Ajax Strategies
Sustainable Future Ventures
At One Ventures
Impact Science Ventures
Climate Tech Circle- SFShared Future Fund
Safar Partners
Climate Investment
Elemental Excelerator
Other known investors6 additional known investors
The Strauch Cleantech to Market Program
Ajax Investment Strategies
Autodesk Foundation
Collaborative Fund
Incite
Matthew Chagan
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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