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Creating a smarter mobility grid for cities and the stakeholders within them

Pittsburgh, United StatesFounded 2016Transportation
Valuation $50–100M Last recorded · 2022
Revenue $1–10M Latest reported FY
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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About Gridwise

Gridwise is a startup that provides a comprehensive app designed specifically for rideshare and delivery drivers. The company aims to enhance the earnings of these drivers by offering tools and insights that help them determine the best times and places to drive. According to Gridwise, their app can increase drivers' earnings by up to 39%.

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The primary clients of Gridwise are rideshare and delivery drivers who work for companies like Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, and similar services. These drivers face various challenges, such as fluctuating passenger demand and the need to maximize their earnings while minimizing downtime. Gridwise addresses these issues by providing real-time data and analytics that help drivers make informed decisions about when and where to drive.

Gridwise operates in the gig economy market, which has seen significant growth in recent years. This market includes independent contractors who provide on-demand services, such as ridesharing and food delivery. The company leverages data analytics to offer actionable insights, helping drivers optimize their schedules and routes.

The business model of Gridwise is based on a freemium approach. The app is free to download and use, but it also offers premium features that users can access through a subscription. These premium features include advanced analytics, mileage tracking, and income protection plans that replace a portion of lost income when drivers are unable to work. Additionally, Gridwise generates revenue through partnerships and advertising, offering businesses the opportunity to reach their user base.

In summary, Gridwise is a valuable tool for rideshare and delivery drivers, helping them increase their earnings and efficiency through data-driven insights. The company operates in the gig economy market and employs a freemium business model, supplemented by partnerships and advertising revenue.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2016
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, United States
Employees
40
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
71.0/100
Sub-industry
Mobility
Sector
Transportation, Information Technology, Automotive, SaaS, On-Demand, Sharing Economy, App, Platform, Ride-Sharing, Micromobility
Technology
Big Data, Mobile app
Business model
SaaS
Client focus
b2b

Funding history

10 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
SERIES A✓Equity / VC May 2022 $13M $51M Riverfront Ventures · Switch Ventures · Scribble Ventures · Crosslink Capital ↗
SEED✓Equity / VC Jun 2021 — — Undisclosed —
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Financials

Revenue over time

Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.

YearRevenueGrowth
2026
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021 —
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Growth signals

Gridwise website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Gridwise is 130K monthly website visits, up 56.6% over the last three months. Gridwise's team declined 2.4% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits130K 3-month web change+56.6% 1-year team growth-2.4%
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Investments and acquisitions

Capital deployed

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Investors

28 investors on the cap table

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Seed9 investors entered at this stage

  • AlphaLab
  • Techstars
  • Seth Goldstein
  • Innovation Works
  • Luis von Ahn
  • Severin Hacker
  • Mountain State Capital
  • Switch Ventures
  • BlueTree Allied Angels

Series A9 investors entered at this stage

Other known investors10 additional known investors

  • 99 Tartans
  • Arun Venkatadri
  • Audrey's Kitchen
  • Beni VC
  • Enjoy The Work
  • Indicator Fund
  • North 50 Venture Capital
  • Reinforced Ventures
  • Riyadh Techstars Accelerator
  • Startbot
Team profiled 10 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 3 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
Potential founders Hidden — book a demo likely future founders
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
6 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States74.1%
🇪🇸 Spain7.4%
🇩🇪 Germany7.4%
🇳🇮 Nicaragua3.7%
🇵🇹 Portugal3.7%
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Market sentiment

Posts on X, past 7 days

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