WorkOnGrid
Category: AI in Climate / Energy
AI-native operations intelligence platform for utilities (power, water, gas) enabling real-time data integration, predictive analytics, and workflow automation WorkOnGrid was founded in 2017. The company is led by Udit Poddar. Based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. Team size: 11-50. Total funding raised: $3.46M. Latest round: Undisclosed. Key investors include Transition VC, Indian Angel Network (IAN), Start Up O Ventures.
- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Team size
- 11-50
- Total funding
- $3.46M
Value proposition
Unified AI-native data intelligence layer that integrates disparate utility data sources (smart meters, SCADA, GIS, ERP, AMI, IoT) into a single queryable platform, enabling sub-second insights, predictive maintenance, theft detection, and automated workflows — helping utilities shift from reactive to predictive operations
Products and solutions
Grid (unified data intelligence platform), GridAI (agentic intelligence with NL queries, auto-reporting, predictive ML, OCR), Grid Flow (low-code workflow automation), Grid Frontline (no-code workforce & asset management), Grid SMOC (smart metering operations center), Grid Vault (utility-grade data warehouse & analytics lake)
Unique value
Agentic AI for utilities — GridAI enables natural language queries, auto-builds reports and dashboards, ML-powered predictive modeling, OCR-based meter reading, and multilingual Copilot (English, Hindi, regional languages) — all on a low-code/no-code platform that connects legacy systems without overhaul
Target customer
Electricity, water, and gas utility providers (DISCOMs, energy distribution companies); heavy industries (manufacturing, mining)
Industries served
Power/Energy Utilities, Water Utilities, Gas Utilities, Manufacturing, Mining
Technology advantage
Integration-first architecture connecting legacy systems (SCADA, GIS, ERP, AMI, IoT); Data lakehouse + operational intelligence + workflow automation + AI-driven analytics in single platform; Agentic AI with multilingual natural language interface; Low-code/no-code enabling rapid customization; Proven 70% faster go-live and 65% lower IT effort for data integration
How they differentiate
Agentic AI (GridAI) with multilingual natural language interface specifically built for utility operations; integration-first approach without requiring system overhauls; unified platform combining data lakehouse + operational intelligence + workflow automation + AI in one product; proven cost savings via transformer health monitoring; low-code/no-code roots enabling rapid customization by utility teams themselves
Main competitors
Bidgely (US-based utility AI platform), AutoGrid (acquired by Uplight, energy DERMS), GridBeyond (Ireland-based energy AI platform), BluWave-ai (Canada-based utility AI), Smart Grid Analytics (Bengaluru-based)
Key partnerships
Apraava Energy (pilot deployment for AI transformer health monitoring, recognized by Ministry of Power - India as "Discom GPT")
Notable customers
Apraava Energy, Celebrity Fashions Limited, Hotel Polo Towers, Hop Electric, Mpilo Metering Systems (RSTE), U-Solar, Polaris Smart Meters, Tempest Minerals, Longford Explorations, Tirupati Graphite, VR Resources
Major milestones
2017: Founded as a data consulting company for SMEs, 2021: Pivoted to energy industry-focused products, 2025: Revenue grew from ₹69.7L (FY21) to ₹7.23Cr (FY25), turned profitable with ₹6.6L net profit, April 2026: Raised ₹22.5Cr led by Transition VC, Serves 20+ utilities globally, Apraava Energy partnership recognized by Ministry of Power
Growth metrics
Revenue: ₹69.7L (FY21) → ₹7.23Cr (FY25); Net profit: ₹6.6L (FY25); Over 20 utility customers globally; Millions of smart meters managed
Market positioning
AI-native operations intelligence platform for global utilities, positioned as a flexible integration-first alternative to monolithic utility software; competes with both legacy utility IT vendors and emerging AI utility platforms
Geographic focus
Global (India HQ with international expansion focus); serves 20+ utilities globally including Apraava Energy (India)
About Udit Poddar
Ex-Decision Scientist at Mu Sigma (retail analytics for UK online retailer); Data Scientist at Quizizz and Atlan; B.Sc. Economics from St. Xavier's College, Kolkata
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Official website: https://www.workongrid.com/