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Petra Systems

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Technology company, pioneering smart solar which couples distributed solar energy generation with smart grid technology

South Plainfield, United StatesFounded 2006Energy

Valuation $100–250M Last recorded · 2010

Headcount <100 Current team size

Total funding $50–100M Disclosed equity funding

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About Petra Systems

Petra Systems operates at the intersection of Smart City infrastructure and telecommunications, providing innovative solutions for streetlight owners and mobile carriers. The company specializes in retrofitting streetlights with LED fixtures, significantly reducing electricity consumption and maintenance costs. Petra Systems extends the value of these retrofits by integrating Smart City services and creating recurring revenue streams, positioning itself as a key player in the modernization of urban infrastructure and 5G networks. The company serves municipalities, government entities, utilities, and mobile carriers, leveraging its expertise in power electronics, controls, and communications to deliver remotely managed networks. Petra Systems' business model focuses on selling and managing these advanced systems, generating revenue through both initial sales and ongoing service contracts. With over 250,000 systems deployed globally, Petra Systems is a leader in pole-mounted energy efficiency, solar solutions, and carrier-grade communication networks.

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At a glance

Status: Closed
Founded: 2006
Headquarters: South Plainfield, United States
Employees: 27
Open positions: None listed
Dealroom signal: 0.0/100
Industry: Energy
Sub-industry: Clean Energy
Sector: Energy, Solar Energy, Sustainable Development Goals, Climate Tech, Renewable Energy, Hard Tech
Client focus: b2b
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Funding history

3 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
SERIES BOther financing	Jun 2011	$0	—	Finaventures	—
SERIES BOther financing	Feb 2010	$40M	$160M	Craton Equity Partners · Armilar Venture Partners · OnPoint Technologies	—

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Petra Systems website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Petra Systems is 240 monthly website visits, up 100% over the last three months. Petra Systems's team declined 3.6% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits240 3-month web change+100% 1-year team growth-3.6%

Monthly website visitsOct 2017–Oct 2022

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