Derapi Secures $7 Million Seed Funding to Enhance Distributed Energy Software Infrastructure

Derapi Secures Crucial Funding to Advance Distributed Energy Software

On February 3, 2026, Derapi, a pioneering software company dedicated to enhancing the distributed energy ecosystem, announced that it has successfully raised $7 million in a seed funding round. This significant investment aims to expand its operations and accelerate the adoption of its innovative universal API platform, which is essential as grid reliability faces increasing demands.

The funding round was spearheaded by Earthshot Ventures, along with key participation from investment partners such as Tuesday Capital, Susquehanna Sustainable Investments, and several notable angel investors, including GreenSky Capital and E8 Angels, among others. This new influx of capital highlights the growing interest in solutions that bridge the gaps in the current energy distribution landscape.

As the global demand for electricity continues to escalate, the pressure on grid reliability also intensifies. Distributed energy resources (DERs)—including solar panels, battery systems, electric vehicle (EV) chargers, and smart devices—are becoming increasingly vital for meeting peak demand. However, although the deployment of these resources has increased, there remains a significant challenge: the lack of standardized and scalable integration practices. This deficiency has hindered their ability to participate fully in grid services and virtual power plants (VPPs).

Derapi addresses this issue by serving as a centralized software hub for the distributed energy ecosystem. Its universal API facilitates secure data access, device control, and authorization across a fragmented market, providing a much-needed trusted integration layer. By standardizing connection protocols, Derapi enables utilities, VPP operators, grid software developers, and energy platforms to accelerate their programs, enhance scale, and reduce the complexities often associated with engineering.

Stina Brock, the CEO of Derapi, emphasized the company’s commitment to driving the potential of distributed energy resources. She stated, "Distributed energy already holds enormous potential, but participation hasn’t kept pace with deployment. We built Derapi to make distributed energy easier to connect, easier to trust, and easier to scale. When integration is simple and reliable, innovators can move faster, allowing the grid to become more flexible and resilient." This perspective resonates with many of Derapi’s partners, including Gisela Glandt, Vice President of Partnerships at Uplight, who acknowledged that Derapi’s solutions have substantially improved their onboarding processes for new battery partners.

Looking ahead, Ramasy Siegal, Partner at Earthshot Ventures, noted the transformative vision of the energy grid. “The future grid will be distributed, dynamic, and software-defined. Derapi is making that future real by turning fragmented devices into coordinated, grid-scale infrastructure. This is how we unlock the full potential of the grid in a time of rapid growth and transformation.”

With the new funding, Derapi plans to expand its reach and functionalities, aiming to facilitate the coordination and connection of millions of smart energy devices across the nation. This move is crucial not only for the company but also for enabling energy providers and innovators to respond swiftly to market demands while fostering the creation of new products at the convergence of energy, software, and grid technology.

For more detailed information about Derapi and its innovative solutions, interested parties can contact them directly at [email protected].

About Derapi

Derapi is designed as the foundational connectivity layer essential for the distributed energy future. Developed by industry veterans with previous experience from leading energy companies, Derapi offers trusted software integrations that power critical distributed energy programs worldwide. By managing the complexities of device connectivity and interoperability, Derapi empowers energy providers and grid operators to advance faster and achieve a smooth transition towards a more resilient and affordable energy structure.

About Earthshot Ventures

Earthshot Ventures is a premier early-stage venture firm committed to revamping energy and industry as part of the next trillion-dollar opportunity. The firm backs entrepreneurs addressing contemporary challenges and transforming them into the most valuable enterprises for the future. With specialized expertise in software, AI, and systems that enhance efficiency, Earthshot Ventures is at the forefront of promoting smarter, more resilient, and secure economies.