
Spark AI is a search engine and workflow solution for clean energy developers that helps them break ground 10x sooner. It lets developers easily search grid policy, incentives, and permitting…

Spark AI is a search engine and workflow solution for clean energy developers that helps them break ground 10x sooner. It lets developers easily search grid policy, incentives, and permitting…
Sector: AI software for permitting intelligence and site selection in clean energy and data centers
YC: Y Combinator Winter 2024
Employees: 6
Primary value: Search and workflow tools that accelerate permitting, site screening, and diligence
Permitting, site selection, and regulatory diligence for large-scale renewable energy (solar, storage) and data center projects.
Software Development
Company has completed one Pre-Seed round; some public records list Y Combinator and Montage Ventures among investors and company materials reference AI Grant.
“Backed by Y Combinator (W24); company materials reference AI Grant and external profiles list Montage Ventures”
About Spark AI Spark AI is a permitting and diligence software for energy infrastructure and data center developers. Our platform instantly analyzes thousands of PDFs, maps, and local websites to surface project requirements, community sentiment, and potential fatal flaws in seconds – not weeks.
Our customers include industry-leading developers and engineering firms, with a combined pipeline of over 90 GW in energy assets and nearly $30B in project financing. Some of the best developers in the US have already incorporated us into every project’s workflow, as well as new hire onboarding. We reduced our customers' site diligence time by over 60%.
We're founded by alumni from Apple, SunEdison, U.S. Department Of Energy, and BlackRock. We’re backed by Y Combinator, Mischief, Montage Ventures, Henrique Dubugras (founder of Brex), and several leading investors across AI and energy.
About The Role Growth is what defines a startup. In this role, you will work directly with leadership and own multiple high-impact growth initiatives that directly accelerate our mission to scale sustainable energy development through AI.
If you’ve spent a few years in consulting or investment banking or another startup, this is your opportunity to apply that same analytical rigor and structured problem solving in an environment that moves 10x faster and where your work immediately shapes revenue, strategy, and product.
What You'll Own
What You Bring
Why Spark AI?
Real Impact – We work on the business, not in the business. You'll drive initiatives that directly accelerate clean energy development and contribute measurably to our growth from day one.
Unparalleled Learning – Get insider access to building a category-defining AI startup in one of the world's most important industries. We move fast, experiment boldly, and aren't afraid to fail forward.
Build for the Mission – Join a team genuinely passionate about building technology that creates an abundant, sustainable future. Plus, we believe having fun is essential to doing serious work.
Mentorship & Growth – Work directly with experienced founders and get hands-on experience in growth strategy, AI/ML applications, and energy markets.
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