Leaptran
Leaptran, Inc. is a technology innovator specializing in AI-driven solutions for managing and integrating forecasting-based distributed energy resources (DERs) in smart buildings and microgrids. Their core products, Leapmeter™, Leapsmart™, and Leapmind™, utilize artificial intelligence and data-driven algorithms to forecast energy loads, adapt to environmental conditions, and connect with existing infrastructure. Leaptran's solutions optimize energy consumption, improve energy and power flow efficiency, and support grid modernization by enabling intelligent control of renewable energy, battery energy storage systems, and solar forecasting. Established in 2016, Leaptran has completed 11 projects and won 5 awards, positioning itself as a key player in energy management technology for commercial, industrial buildings, and microgrids.
Leaptran
Leaptran, Inc. is a technology innovator specializing in AI-driven solutions for managing and integrating forecasting-based distributed energy resources (DERs) in smart buildings and microgrids. Their core products, Leapmeter™, Leapsmart™, and Leapmind™, utilize artificial intelligence and data-driven algorithms to forecast energy loads, adapt to environmental conditions, and connect with existing infrastructure. Leaptran's solutions optimize energy consumption, improve energy and power flow efficiency, and support grid modernization by enabling intelligent control of renewable energy, battery energy storage systems, and solar forecasting. Established in 2016, Leaptran has completed 11 projects and won 5 awards, positioning itself as a key player in energy management technology for commercial, industrial buildings, and microgrids.
TL;DR
What they do: AI-driven forecasting and DER/grid management software for buildings, microgrids, utilities, and ISOs
Founded: 2017 (UTSA spinout)
Core products: Leapmeter, Leapsmart, Leapmind (forecasting, DER management, smart sub‑metering)
Funding signal: Primarily competitive U.S. federal grants (DOE, USDA)
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Forecasting-based management and integration of distributed energy resources in buildings, microgrids, and grid applications.
Founded
2017
Industry
Energy software / Grid & DER management
Funding Track Record
Last disclosed funding event reported as a grant announced Sep 12, 2023
$650000
Reported grant entry listing USDA award (dealroom record)
Investor Signal
“Primarily funded via competitive U.S. federal grants (DOE, USDA and other federal SBIR/innovation awards)”