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Virtual Peaker
Software as a service platform that integrates with IoT devices to allow utility companies to manage residential electricity demand
About Virtual Peaker
Virtual Peaker was founded in 2015 by Dr. William Burke in Louisville, Kentucky. The company emerged as a pioneer in the energy sector, offering a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that enables utility companies to manage distributed energy resources (DERs) effectively. By integrating with IoT devices, Virtual Peaker provides utilities with the tools to optimize energy consumption and enhance grid reliability.
Under the leadership of Dr. Burke, Virtual Peaker has grown steadily, securing multiple rounds of funding to fuel its expansion. As of 2025, the company has raised over $22 million across several funding rounds, with significant contributions from investors like Moore Strategic Ventures and Emerson Ventures. This financial backing has been instrumental in advancing their technology and expanding their market reach.
Virtual Peaker's journey is marked by its commitment to innovation and sustainability. The platform's ability to facilitate demand response and virtual power plant solutions has positioned it as a key player in the transition towards a more sustainable energy future. By empowering utilities to better manage energy loads and integrate renewable sources, Virtual Peaker is helping to pave the way for a cleaner, more efficient energy landscape.
As the energy sector continues to evolve, Virtual Peaker remains at the forefront, driving change and setting new standards for energy management. The company's story is a testament to the impact of innovative technology in addressing global energy challenges.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2015
- Headquarters
- Louisville, United States
- Employees
- 70
- Open positions
- 2
- Dealroom signal
- 71.0/100
- Industry
- Energy
- Sub-industry
- Energy Efficiency
- Sector
- Energy, Smart Grid, Core AI, Sustainable Development Goals, Climate Tech, Hard Tech, FEV Et, AI Applications
- Technology
- Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning
- Business model
- SaaS
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATE VC✓Equity / VC | Aug 2025 | $0 | — | Veriten | ↗ |
| LATE VC✓Equity / VC | Feb 2025 | — | — | Moore Strategic Ventures · Emerson Ventures · Greensoil PropTech Ventures · SIG-SSI | ↗ |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Virtual Peaker is 9.4K monthly website visits, up 19% over the last three months. Virtual Peaker's team grew 2.9% over the past year.
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Investments and acquisitions
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Investors
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Series A2 investors entered at this stage
Moore Strategic Ventures
Emerson Ventures
Series B and later3 investors entered at this stage
Greensoil PropTech Ventures
SIG-SSI
Veriten
Other known investors3 additional known investors
Bluegrass Angels
FreshTracks Capital
Skyview Ventures
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