75F

75F operates in the building automation sector, offering a vertically integrated system designed to enhance occupant comfort and reduce energy consumption in commercial buildings. The company was founded in 2012 by Deepinder Singh and Pankaj Chawla. The inspiration for the company came from Singh's frustration with controlling the temperature in his baby's room, leading him to devise a smart HVAC solution. Singh, a software engineer by training with nearly 25 years of experience in electronics and computing, previously designed core networks for major service providers like AT&T and Verizon.

The company's core offering is an IoT-based Building Management System (BMS) that combines proprietary hardware with cloud-based software. This system proactively monitors and manages a building's environment by analyzing millions of data points every sixty seconds, taking into account factors like weather forecasts and occupancy. Its product suite includes wireless sensors (measuring temperature, humidity, CO2, VOCs, light, and occupancy), equipment controllers, and a central control unit (CCU) that aggregates data and manages the HVAC equipment. A key differentiator is the system's ability to be retrofitted to existing HVAC equipment, making advanced building automation accessible and affordable for the majority of commercial buildings that lack such technology.

75F serves a range of commercial clients, including offices, retail chains, schools, warehouses, and manufacturing facilities. The business model initially involved direct sales to facility managers but has shifted to include channel partners like Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) and property developers. Customers can choose between a CAPEX model, with an upfront payment and a small maintenance fee, or an OPEX model, where payments are made from the resulting energy savings. The company has received significant financial backing from investors such as Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Google, Next47, and Carrier Global Corporation, raising a total of $81.3 million over 12 funding rounds. A recent Series B round in February 2025 raised $45 million to enhance its AI platform, Saffron AI, and expand operations.

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