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§ Private Profile · San Francisco, CA, USA
AI analyst tool for electricity markets, providing optimization and regulatory guidance for grid-scale battery owners.
Dartboard Energy has raised $500K across 1 funding round.
Key people at Dartboard Energy.
Dartboard Energy was founded in 2024 by Rohun Ati (Founder/CEO).
Dartboard Energy has raised $500K in total across 1 funding round.
Based in San Francisco, California, Dartboard Energy develops an artificial intelligence analyst platform designed to help grid-scale battery project owners optimize revenue and navigate increasingly complex electricity market regulations. The enterprise software benchmarks battery storage performance, analyzes site data for contract exposure, and translates regulatory rules into actionable compliance insights for energy developers, traders, and private equity investors. Operating with a lean team of two employees, the startup delivers its market intelligence and optimization strategies directly through AI agents integrated into standard workflow tools such as email. The company is currently backed by Y Combinator as a participant in its Winter 2025 batch, with primary partner Jared Friedman advising the team, and draws on prior industry experience from AutoGrid and Bloomberg. Dartboard Energy was founded in 2024 by former Second Measure data scientist Rohun Ati.
Dartboard Energy has raised $500K across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $500K Seed in March 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2025 | $500K Seed | — | Y Combinator, Bradley Horowitz | Announced |
Dartboard Energy is an AI-powered analytics platform founded in 2024 that helps owners and operators of grid-connected battery projects optimize their revenue and ensure regulatory compliance in complex electricity markets. Its mission is to unlock missed revenue opportunities and simplify compliance by leveraging AI to analyze market data and evolving regulations, addressing a critical need in the clean energy sector. The company serves investors and operators of grid-scale battery storage, enabling smarter decisions that improve profitability and contribute to a more efficient, stable, and decarbonized electricity grid. Despite its small team, Dartboard Energy is positioned as a transformative player in the intersection of AI and energy storage markets, with potential to expand into broader renewable energy and grid integration applications[1][2][4].
Dartboard Energy was founded in 2024 in San Francisco by Rohun Ati and Bhasi Nair, both bringing strong backgrounds in data analytics and energy markets. The idea emerged from the founders’ recognition that battery owners face significant challenges in navigating volatile electricity markets and complex, frequently changing regulations. Early traction came from developing an AI platform that ingests historical market data and regulatory documents to identify missed revenue and compliance risks, a unique approach in an industry traditionally slow to adopt AI. The company was accepted into Y Combinator’s Winter 2025 batch, securing initial funding and validation from a leading startup accelerator[1][2][3][4].
Dartboard Energy rides the convergence of two major trends: the rapid growth of battery storage as a key enabler of renewable energy integration, and the increasing application of AI to optimize complex, data-intensive markets. The timing is critical as electricity markets become more volatile and regulated, demanding smarter tools for asset owners to remain competitive and compliant. By automating the analysis of market data and regulatory changes, Dartboard helps accelerate the digital transformation of the traditionally conservative energy sector. Its influence extends to improving grid stability, lowering consumer costs, and supporting global decarbonization efforts. As AI adoption in energy markets grows, Dartboard could become a foundational platform for battery operators and potentially expand into adjacent areas like electric vehicle integration and renewable generation optimization[1][4].
Looking ahead, Dartboard Energy is poised to deepen its AI capabilities and expand its customer base as grid-scale battery deployment accelerates worldwide. Trends such as increasing renewable penetration, evolving electricity market designs, and stricter regulatory environments will amplify demand for AI-driven analytics platforms like Dartboard. The company’s ability to continuously update its AI with the latest market rules and deliver actionable insights will be key to maintaining a competitive edge. Over time, Dartboard could evolve from a niche battery-focused tool to a broader energy market intelligence platform, influencing how energy assets are managed globally. For investors and operators, Dartboard represents a critical innovation that ties together AI, energy storage, and market complexity into a scalable solution for the clean energy transition[1][2][4].
Key people at Dartboard Energy.
Dartboard Energy was founded in 2024 by Rohun Ati (Founder/CEO).
Dartboard Energy has raised $500K in total across 1 funding round.
Dartboard Energy's investors include Y Combinator, Bradley Horowitz.