Sparkfund

Sparkfund (operating at sparkfund.com) is a utility services company specializing in distributed energy resource (DER) deployment, serving as the deployment layer for the built environment. Founded in 2013 by Pier LaFarge and headquartered in Washington, DC, Sparkfund transforms buildings into a valuable extension of the grid by enabling front-of-the-meter batteries and generators to integrate seamlessly into energy infrastructure. Under the hood, the company pioneered early models of as-a-service financing for energy efficiency and distributed energy, streamlining procurement and deployment for utilities. This allows energy providers like Xcel Energy to meet growing demand, support economic growth, and enhance grid reliability without traditional bottlenecks. Backed by $119M in funding across multiple rounds, Sparkfund partners with utilities to unlock capacity on the grid, increasing U.S. grid utilization through distributed capacity solutions.