MODE
MODE is an IoT company founded in 2014, specializing in AI-powered solutions for building management. Their core product, BizStack, is an all-encompassing IoT application designed to integrate with existing systems, providing real-time monitoring and AI-driven insights. MODE aims to transform building operations by enabling seamless data connection, optimizing energy consumption, improving HVAC efficiency, and enhancing tenant satisfaction. The BizStack AI Assistant acts as a virtual team member, allowing users to interact with IoT data via natural language through collaboration tools like Slack and Microsoft Teams. The company targets various industries including Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Hospitality, Cold Storage, Biotech, Data Centers, and Manufacturing. MODE operates from the San Francisco Bay Area and Tokyo.
MODE
MODE is an IoT company founded in 2014, specializing in AI-powered solutions for building management. Their core product, BizStack, is an all-encompassing IoT application designed to integrate with existing systems, providing real-time monitoring and AI-driven insights. MODE aims to transform building operations by enabling seamless data connection, optimizing energy consumption, improving HVAC efficiency, and enhancing tenant satisfaction. The BizStack AI Assistant acts as a virtual team member, allowing users to interact with IoT data via natural language through collaboration tools like Slack and Microsoft Teams. The company targets various industries including Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Hospitality, Cold Storage, Biotech, Data Centers, and Manufacturing. MODE operates from the San Francisco Bay Area and Tokyo.
TL;DR
Founded: 2014
Headquarters: San Francisco Bay Area (San Mateo, CA) with operations in Tokyo
Product: BizStack — end-to-end IoT + AI platform and conversational AI assistant
Employee count: 56
Total funding: USD 25,290,000
Commercial real estate, construction, manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, education, hospitality, cold storage, biotech, data centers
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Building management and operations for commercial real estate and industrial sites (energy management, HVAC, access control, lighting, operational workflows).
Founded
2014
Industry
IoT / Enterprise AI for Building Management and Industrial Operations
Tech Stack
Funding Track Record
USD 8,750,000
Series B close announced with participation from SBI Investment, True Ventures, JR East Start-Up, and Daiichi Jitsugyo.
USD 16,540,000
Crunchbase lists a Series B round dated 2025-02-12 contributing to total funding reported.
Investor Signal
“SBI Investment, True Ventures, JR East Start-Up, Daiichi Jitsugyo, Safie Ventures, Kirin CVC, KDDI Open Innovation Fund, Global Brain Corporation, Canon Marketing Japan”