# Carbon Lighthouse

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/carbon-lighthouse

- Industry: Renewable Energy
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.carbonlighthouse.com
- Total disclosed funding: $67M
- Latest round: Series A (Jun 12, 2019)
- Investors on record: 8

## About

Carbon Lighthouse Inc. is a US-based company specializing in energy management solutions that optimize building performance and enhance financial returns for commercial real estate owners.Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, US, Carbon Lighthouse Inc. provides energy efficiency solutions for commercial real estate. The company received Series A funding of USD 32.6 mn in June 2019, led by National Grid Partners, with participation from Cox Enterprises Inc. and returning investor Ulupono Initiative. Raphael Rosen serves as the CEO.Carbon Lighthouse offers a comprehensive suite of energy management solutions designed to optimize building performance and unlock ancillary income streams for commercial real estate (CRE) owners. Their core product focuses on HVAC control upgrades, along with a collaborative platform that leverages real-time data analysis and actionable fault detection. These solutions aim to reduce operational costs for tenants while increasing net operating income (NOI) for landlords. Their services cater to a wide array of clients within the CRE sector, including property management firms controlling substantial portfolios across major markets in the United States and Canada.Carbon Lighthouse generates revenue through innovative partnerships with clients, where payment structures are typically based on the performance and implementation of energy management projects. The company engages directly with commercial real estate firms. Revenue streams include rebates for implemented projects, providing consistent returns for landlords. Their services have been proven across a vast network of over 2,000 buildings, with clients reporting significant increases in revenue—up to USD 5 mn in new NOI across portfolios.The company plans to utilize the USD 32.6 mn raised in Series A funding to recruit software developers, data scientists, and engineers, enhancing its product offerings in the commercial real estate, hospitality, industrial, and educational sectors. Carbon Lighthouse is focusing on expanding its presence in new geographic markets and aims to launch additional products in the near future. These initiatives are designed to support the company's growth strategy and improve service delivery.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jun 12, 2019, $33M — Cox Enterprises Inc., Ulupono Initiative, National Grid Partners
- Series A, Nov 30, 2017, $35M — Tyco Ventures, GRC, Radicle Impact Partners, SV Tech Ventures, Ekistic Ventures, Ulupono Initiative

## Investors

- Tyco Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tyco-ventures) — Series A
- GRC (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/grc) — Series A
- Radicle Impact Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/radicle-impact-partners) — Series A
- SV Tech Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sv-tech-ventures) — Series A
- Ekistic Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ekistic-ventures) — Series A
- Ulupono Initiative (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ulupono-initiative) — Series A
- Cox Enterprises Inc. — Series A
- National Grid Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/national-grid-partners) — Series A