Gridwise is a technology company.
Gridwise has raised $18.5M across 4 funding rounds.
Gridwise has raised $18.5M in total across 4 funding rounds.
Gridwise is a technology company providing a leading mobile app for rideshare and delivery gig drivers, empowering over 150,000 drivers monthly across the US to maximize earnings, track expenses, mileage for tax deductions, and access benefits like insurance and phone plans.[1][3][4] It serves gig workers on 60+ platforms while solving pain points such as fragmented apps, unpredictable demand, and lack of centralized insights; additionally, its Gridwise Analytics platform delivers enterprise-grade, anonymized data on mobility patterns, supply-demand, wages, and utilization to businesses, cities, and researchers across 19 industries.[1][2][4] The company reports strong growth, with 205,000+ active quarterly drivers tracking 400 million trips and over $5 billion in earnings, fueled by a $12.7M Series A in 2023 to scale analytics.[1][2]
Founded in 2017 by Ryan Green (CEO) and Brian Finamore (CTO), both veteran gig drivers, Gridwise emerged from their frustration with daily challenges like airport lines, traffic surges, app-switching, and untracked mileage.[2][5] They started humbly by manually crafting text alerts aggregating data from 10+ apps on events, weather, and traffic to help drivers optimize shifts.[2] Early traction built exponentially as the app evolved into a comprehensive platform, reaching 10%+ of US active gig drivers monthly and launching Gridwise Analytics to monetize their vast mobility dataset.[1][2]
Gridwise rides the explosive growth of the gig economy and urban mobility, where rideshare/delivery now dominate city logistics amid labor shortages and e-commerce booms, providing unprecedented access to real-world gig data long siloed by platforms like Uber.[1][2][4] Timing is ideal post-pandemic, as cities seek data for traffic policy, equitable wages, and sustainable transport, while enterprises (e.g., AV firms) need granular insights for expansion—Gridwise fills this gap with unbiased, aggregated data influencing 19 industries from finance to urban planning.[1][4][6] It shapes the ecosystem by enabling smarter decisions, advocating for drivers, and fostering industry growth through partnerships that enhance visibility into human-driven patterns critical for AV integration and policy.[2][6][8]
Gridwise is poised to dominate gig mobility data as its driver network scales, potentially expanding Analytics globally and into new verticals like AV logistics or climate modeling. Trends like AI-driven forecasting, regulatory pushes for gig worker protections, and multimodal transport will amplify demand for its "ground truth" insights, evolving it from driver app to indispensable infrastructure. With funding momentum and validated enterprise wins, expect deeper ecosystem influence—ultimately fulfilling its mission to optimize city movement for workers and stakeholders alike.[1][2][4]
Gridwise has raised $18.5M in total across 4 funding rounds.
Gridwise's investors include Autotech Ventures, Creandum, LocalGlobe, Crosslink Capital, Deborah Liu, Endeavor8, Forum Ventures, Helen Liang, Innovation Works, Michael Ma, Peterson Ventures, Ron Pragides.
Gridwise has raised $18.5M across 4 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $13.0M Series A in April 2022.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2022 | $13.0M Series A | Autotech Ventures, Creandum, LocalGlobe, Crosslink Capital, Deborah Liu, Endeavor8, Forum Ventures, Helen Liang, Innovation Works, Michael Ma, Peterson Ventures, Ron Pragides, Scribble Ventures, Serena Ventures | |
| Jun 1, 2021 | $2.0M Seed | Innovation Works, Scribble Ventures, Helen Liang, Michael Ma, Ron Pragides | |
| Feb 1, 2020 | $3.0M Seed | Innovation Works, Austin Ogilvie | |
| Jul 1, 2017 | $500K Seed | Austin Ogilvie |