This pre-seed startup is improving urban EV charging infrastructure by working with buildings to pull unused electricity for their charging ports.

In March 2023, they raised a $2.2M pre-seed round led by Brooklyn Bridge Ventures.

Last week, they announced a $1.5M award from the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation to bring curbside charging to LA, Jersey City, Alexandria, VA, and Detroit.

Why I’m Watching itselectric;

Founders Tiya Gordon (design and technology background) and Nathan L. King (architecture and engineering background) have created a rugged and discrete bollard-style curbside EV charger.

- They provide free hardware, installation, and maintenance made possible by their unique product design.
- Their chargers are the only detachable cord solution in the US, which minimizes charger footprint and eliminates expensive maintenance
- itselectric is the only public curbside charging system globally offering a revenue share model
- Won Fast Company's 2023 Next Big Things in Tech for Sustainability
- Awarded 2023 Top 10 Innovator award for Transportation Electrification by Darcy Partners

CTA: Tiya and Nathan are raising their seed round of funding → email [email protected]

Read, watch, and listen to learn more about itselectric;

Forbes article by Geri Stengel
https://lnkd.in/gGmxmM6A