Uplight
BOULDER, Colo. · Energy, Natural Resources, Software
Formed through the merger of Tendril and Simple Energy, along with the acquisitions of FirstFuel, EEme, and EnergySavvy, Uplight is a certified B Corporation and the leading technology partner for energy providers and the clean energy ecosystem. Its software solutions connect energy customers to the decarbonization goals of utilities, helping them save energy, lower costs, and contribute to a more
Key facts
- Headquarters
- BOULDER, Colo.
- Employees
- 569
- Industries
- Energy, Natural Resources, Software
- Website
- uplight.com
- Company page
Recent activity at Uplight
- : Uplight Appoints Hannah Bascom as General Manager and CEO Transitioning
- : Tendril Holdings
- : Tendril Holdings
- : Tendril Holdings
- : Uplight Launches Predictive Capacity Dispatch to Enhance Flexibility Management Solutions for Utilities.
- : Uplight Launches New Business Customer Engagement Solution to Enhance Utility Customer Interactions and Drive Energy Efficiency.
- : Tendril Holdings
- : Uplight Acquires Agentis, Expands Utility Engagement For Critical Business Customers
- : Uplight Adds New Investors Schneider Electric and Huck Capital-Led Investment Group in Deal Valued at $1.5 Billion, with Growth Capital to Accelerate the Clean Energy Ecosystem
Uplight funding history
| Date | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Venture | $101.9M |
| Mar 2021 | Venture | $1.0B |
Leadership
- Christina Fiscalini, Director, Consumer Programs
- Erin Cashen, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner
- Hannah Bascom, Manager
- Jesse Demmel, Chief Technology Officer
- Luis D'Acosta, Chief Executive Officer
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Employee benefit plans
Uplight files 6 employee benefit plans with the U.S. Department of Labor, including a retirement plan. The next plan year renews in Dec 2026.
Uplight in the news
- Octopus Energy completes investment in Uplight, - GlobeNewswire (Sep 01, 2026)
- Octopus Energy Takes Majority Stake in Uplight to Scale Flexible, Digitalized Grids Across North America - Business Wire (Mar 24, 2026)
- Uplight Announces Leadership Transition Following Strategic Investment to Accelerate Customer-Driven Grid Reliability - GlobeNewswire (Mar 30, 2026)
- Octopus Energy Takes Majority Stake in Uplight to Accelerate Customer-Driven Grid Reliability and Affordability - GlobeNewswire (Mar 24, 2026)
- We tested 12 sunrise alarm clocks, and these are our favorites to ease us through dark mornings - Business Insider (Oct 27, 2026)
- Industry-Leading Energy Customer Engagement Results in Record Year for Uplight - Business Wire (Feb 09, 2024)
- Uplight Deepens Demand Flexibility Footprint with New Public Power and Cooperative Partnerships - GlobeNewswire (Jan 28, 2026)
- Uplight Launches Plus, Empowering Utility Customers to Participate in the Clean Energy Transition with Personalized, Subscription Energy Bundles - Business Wire (Aug 11, 2021)
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About Uplight: questions and answers
What does Uplight do?
Formed through the merger of Tendril and Simple Energy, along with the acquisitions of FirstFuel, EEme, and EnergySavvy, Uplight is a certified B Corporation and the leading technology partner for energy providers and the clean energy ecosystem. Its software solutions connect energy customers to the decarbonization goals of utilities, helping them save energy, lower costs, and contribute to a more
Where is Uplight headquartered?
Uplight is headquartered in BOULDER, Colo..
How many employees does Uplight have?
Uplight has about 569 employees.
Has Uplight raised funding?
Yes. Fundz has recorded 2 funding events for Uplight. The most recent, $101.9M, was in Apr 2024.
Who leads Uplight?
Luis D'Acosta is a Chief Executive Officer at Uplight.
What is the latest news on Uplight?
On Mar 30, 2026, Uplight Appoints Hannah Bascom as General Manager and CEO Transitioning
Source: Fundz records from SEC filings, press releases and company announcements. How Fundz measures data accuracy