# Zawatt

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/zawatt

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: http://zawatt.com
- Total disclosed funding: $2.7M
- Latest round: Series B (Jun 11, 2015)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Zawatt Inc. is a company specializing in innovative energy management solutions that optimize electricity consumption for both businesses and residential users through advanced monitoring systems and real-time data analytics.Founded in 2011 in Tokyo, Japan, Zawatt Inc. provides energy management solutions that optimize electricity consumption. The company has executed 5 significant deals, with its latest funding round being Series B, raising a total of JPY 250.000 mn led by Spiral Ventures. Zawatt was acquired in February 2017 by Mercari, a company backed by Development Bank of Japan and several venture firms.Zawatt offers innovative energy management solutions primarily focused on optimizing electricity consumption for businesses and residential users. Their core product suite includes advanced energy monitoring systems that provide real-time data analytics, enabling users to track and reduce energy usage. These solutions address challenges such as high electricity bills and inefficient energy practices, and they are implemented across various sectors, including commercial real estate, manufacturing, and residential housing, catering to diverse clientele in urban and suburban markets across North America and Europe.Zawatt generates revenue through direct sales and subscription-based services. Their business model involves clients purchasing energy management systems that include both hardware and software components, often accompanied by service agreements for software updates and maintenance. The pricing structure features tiered subscription plans to accommodate different user needs, with their flagship product, the Zawatt Energy Monitor, attracting a broad customer base seeking reliable energy solutions.Zawatt plans to continue expanding its product line by developing new energy management systems aimed at enhancing efficiency and reducing costs. The company is also targeting growth into additional markets across Asia and Europe by 2025. Recent funding from the Series B round will support these initiatives, enabling Zawatt to invest in research and development while also solidifying its market presence following the acquisition by Mercari in 2017.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Jun 11, 2015, $2M — SIG Asia Investment, Spiral Ventures, MS Capital
- Series A, Jun 1, 2013, $0.5M — CyberAgent Capital, Adways Inc.
- Seed, Sep 12, 2011, $0.1M — CyberAgent Capital

## Investors

- CyberAgent Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cyberagent-capital) — Seed, Series A
- Adways Inc. — Series A
- SIG Asia Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sig-asia-investment) — Series B
- Spiral Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/spiral-ventures) — Series B
- MS Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ms-capital) — Series B