Infogrid Raises $15.5M to Pioneer Smart Building Retrofits with IoT
London-based IoT startup Infogrid has secured $15.5 million in Series A funding to accelerate its mission of transforming existing buildings into intelligent, data-driven spaces. The investment round was led by venture capital firm Northzone, with participation from JLL Spark, Concrete VC, The Venture Collective, Jigsaw VC, and undisclosed real estate investors.
Revolutionizing Facilities Management with AI-Powered IoT
Infogrid’s innovative platform combines:
- Wireless IoT sensors for real-time monitoring
- Proprietary AI analytics for actionable insights
- Scalable retrofitting for existing infrastructure
The company has already demonstrated success with major facilities management (FM) providers, serving global clients including:
- International banking institutions
- Supermarket chains
- Restaurant franchises
- The UK’s National Health Service (NHS)
Dual Focus: Sustainability and Operational Efficiency
Infogrid’s technology addresses two critical business challenges:
- Environmental Impact: Reducing buildings’ carbon footprint
- Operational Efficiency: Improving asset management and cost savings
The system provides intelligent monitoring for:
- Refrigeration temperature compliance
- Indoor air quality metrics
- Waterborne pathogen risks (including Legionnaires’ disease detection)
Leadership Perspective on the Smart Building Revolution
Founder and CEO William Cowell de Gruchy, a former British Army officer, stated:
“Facilities management represents the world’s largest asset class yet remains one of the last industries to benefit from digital transformation. Our end-to-end system finally gives organizations the actionable insights they need to optimize building performance, employee wellbeing, and environmental impact.”
Investor Confidence in Urban Sustainability
Jeppe Zink, Partner at lead investor Northzone, emphasized:
“With urban areas accounting for 39% of global carbon emissions, Infogrid’s long-term building optimization solution addresses one of our generation’s most pressing challenges. Their technology future-proofs existing infrastructure at scale.”
This funding round positions Infogrid to expand its smart building solutions as organizations worldwide seek to improve sustainability, reduce operational costs, and enhance workplace health and safety through IoT innovation.
