# Critical Loop

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/critical-loop

- Industry: Power & Utilities
- Headquarters: Long Beach, US
- Website: www.criticalloop.com
- Total disclosed funding: $12M
- Latest round: Series A (Jan 30, 2026)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

Based in Long Beach, California, and founded in 2023, Critical Loop, Inc., focusing on innovative energy solutions for industrial applications. The company was founded by Balachandar Ramamurthy (CEO), Andrew Grinalds and Lydia Maher. In April 2026, it announced a USD 26 million Series A led by Conifer Infrastructure Partners and Hanover, bringing total committed equity and debt funding to USD 49 million. Critical Loop specializes in on-demand power solutions tailored for industrial applications, focusing on the integration of various power sources through scalable microgrid technology. Their core offerings include customized energy solutions developed early in the planning stages, enabling clients to meet immediate and future power requirements. The company's relocatable megawatt-scale batteries provide rapid deployment and flexible capacity, ensuring reliability even in challenging conditions. Critical Loop serves a diverse range of industries, including transportation, logistics, and advanced manufacturing, with notable clients across California operating under actual utility contracts. Their solutions are designed for markets facing stringent grid constraints, enhancing energy access where traditional methods are insufficient. The revenue model for Critical Loop involves long-term service agreements with industrial clients, which enable a steady income stream through partnerships that deliver flexible energy solutions. Transactions typically follow a B2B structure, where the company engages directly with industrial sites to finance, design, permit, and implement power infrastructure tailored to specific needs. Regular maintenance and monitoring services are included, ensuring ongoing performance and reliability. This comprehensive approach allows Critical Loop to build lasting relationships with clients who require a consistent power supply, thereby facilitating a sustainable revenue flow without reliance on traditional retail pathways. In April 2026, Critical Loop, Inc. raised USD 26 mn in Series A funding to support scaling its growth and further developing its grid interconnection capabilities. The company plans to expand into new markets, specifically targeting regions where industrial energy demands are increasing, and grid constraints are prevalent. The funding will facilitate the development of upcoming power solutions that enhance energy access for industries facing these challenges.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jan 30, 2026, $12M — Better Ventures, Hanover Capital, Climate Capital, Conifer Infrastructure Partners, Cyrus Ventures, Adapt Nation Capital

## Investors

- Better Ventures — Series A
- Hanover Capital — Series A
- Climate Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/climate-capital) — Series A
- Conifer Infrastructure Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/conifer-infrastructure-partners) — Series A
- Cyrus Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cyrus-ventures) — Series A
- Adapt Nation Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/adapt-nation-capital) — Series A