Emerald AI Raises $24.5M Seed
Emerald AI, backed by Nvidia, John Doerr, and John Kerry, raised a $24.5M seed round in 2025 to manage electricity usage for AI workloads and optimize power
Emerald AI Raises $24.5M Seed
Emerald AI, an energy tech startup, is dedicated to managing how and when electricity is used by optimizing AI workloads based on grid conditions and performance needs. The company announced in 2025 that it raised $24.5 million in a seed funding round.
Investors
Nvidia, John Doerr, and John Kerry participated in the seed funding round for Emerald AI.
Emerald AI Use of Funds
Emerald AI plans to use the capital to further develop and scale its AI-powered energy management platform. The funding will support its mission to integrate AI infrastructure with power systems, easing pressure on grids and expanding its global presence to connect the worlds of energy and artificial intelligence.
About Emerald AI
Founded in 2025 by Varun Sivaram, Emerald AI aims to position AI as a solution rather than a problem for energy consumption. The company's product shifts AI workloads to optimize electricity usage, helping to stabilize power systems and facilitate faster deployment of AI infrastructure. Varun Sivaram also serves as a senior fellow for energy and climate at the Council on Foreign Relations and has a background in clean energy technologies from roles at Ørsted and ReNew Power.
Funding Details
Company: Emerald AI
Raised: $24.5M
Round: Seed
Funding Date: 2025
Lead Investor: Nvidia, John Doerr, John Kerry
Software Category: AI Energy Management, Grid Optimization Software
Company Website: https://emeraldai.co
Source: https://www.financialexpress.com/life/technology-who-is-varun-sivaram-ceo-of-nvidia-backed-emerald-ai-makes-time-100-most-influential-companies-list-of-2026nbsp-4224935/
