Daylight Energy
Category: AI in Climate / Energy
A decentralized energy company that provides solar and battery systems to homeowners through a subscription model, enabling them to lower energy bills, maintain power during outages, and earn rewards through a crypto-incentivized network Daylight Energy was founded in 2022. The company is led by Jason Badeaux. Based in New York, United States. Team size: 11-50. Total funding raised: $75 million. Latest round: Series funding (October 2025). Key investors include Framework Ventures, a16z crypto, Lerer Hippeau, M13, Room40 Ventures, EV3, Crucible Capital, Coinbase Ventures, Not Boring Capital, Turtle Hill Capital.
- Founded
- 2022
- Headquarters
- New York, United States
- Team size
- 11-50
- Total funding
- $75 million
Value proposition
Help homeowners achieve energy independence, reduce electricity costs by up to 30%, and earn passive income by contributing to a decentralized power grid while maintaining backup power during outages
Products and solutions
Home solar and battery systems, Decentralized energy network platform, DayFi yield protocol for DeFi financing, Virtual Power Plant (VPP) platform, Energy subscription service
Unique value
Daylight is unique in its use of a crypto-based incentive layer through DayFi protocol, transforming home energy systems into yield-bearing assets. It creates a decentralized energy network where homeowners are rewarded for participation and connects DeFi capital to physical energy infrastructure
Target customer
Homeowners in Illinois and Massachusetts (expanding nationwide)
Industries served
Residential Energy, Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Blockchain Technology, Renewable Energy, Grid Services
Technology advantage
Integration of blockchain technology with physical energy infrastructure through DayFi protocol, allowing creation of decentralized user-owned energy grid and new financial products. Combines solar+battery hardware with tokenized incentives and DeFi financing
How they differentiate
Daylight differentiates by creating a truly decentralized energy grid using crypto incentives, transforming homes into 'mini power plants' through tokenized rewards, and utilizing DeFi-based financing through DayFi protocol rather than traditional solar financing
Main competitors
Sunnova, SolarCity (Tesla), Sunrun, Traditional utility companies, Other VPP (Virtual Power Plant) operators
Key partnerships
Framework Ventures, a16z Crypto, Turtle Hill Capital, Local solar businesses in Illinois and Massachusetts
Major milestones
Secured $75 million in funding round October 2025, Launched DayFi protocol for DeFi-based energy financing, Active operations in Illinois and Massachusetts, Created decentralized energy network with crypto incentives, Turned homes into distributed power plants concept
Growth metrics
Not publicly available - Company is in early growth stage with operations in 2 states
Market positioning
Positioned as a next-generation decentralized energy company focused on empowering homeowners with energy independence while creating a new asset class of tokenized energy backed by real electricity revenues
Geographic focus
United States - Currently active in Illinois and Massachusetts with plans for nationwide expansion
Patents and IP
No public patent information available as of December 2025
About Jason Badeaux
Co-Founder & CEO at Daylight, Co-Founder of Positive Energy, Investment Banking Analyst at Piper Sandler. He also has experience in venture capital.
Official website: https://godaylight.com