As businesses increasingly look to optimise operations and reduce environmental impact, energy management is emerging as a critical focus area. Delhi-based Aliste Technologies is tapping into this opportunity, having raised ₹30 crore ($3.2 million) in a pre-Series A funding round to expand its IoT-driven energy optimisation platform.
The round was led by Big Global JSC, with participation from YourNest VC and HBeon Labs, and includes a mix of equity and debt financing.
Building Intelligence Into Energy Consumption
Founded in 2021 by Anant Ohri, Aakarsh Nayyar, Bhavya Kansal, Konark Gautam, and Shreyansh Jain, Aliste Technologies provides IoT-based energy monitoring and optimisation solutions tailored for commercial environments.
The platform enables businesses to:
- Track real-time energy consumption
- Identify inefficiencies
- Automate energy-saving interventions
By embedding intelligence into everyday operations, Aliste helps enterprises turn energy usage into a measurable and manageable metric.
Strong Traction Across Cities and Sectors
Aliste has rapidly scaled its footprint across India, currently:
- Managing over 1.5 lakh IoT assets
- Operating in 20+ cities
- Tracking around 3 million units of energy consumption monthly
Its solutions are deployed across a range of sectors, including:
- Co-living spaces
- Retail outlets
- Restaurants
- Hospitality businesses
This cross-sector adoption reflects a growing demand for cost-efficient and sustainable energy solutions in commercial real estate.
Delivering Measurable Impact
One of Aliste’s key differentiators is its focus on tangible outcomes. The company claims its systems can:
- Reduce energy bills by up to 20%
- Enable carbon savings of approximately 3,28,000 kg of CO₂ per month
These results highlight the dual benefit of cost optimisation and sustainability, a combination increasingly prioritised by modern businesses.
Funding to Accelerate Innovation and Expansion
The fresh capital will be deployed across two major areas:
- Strengthening research in energy-focused technologies
- Expanding distribution of enterprise solutions
As energy costs rise and sustainability regulations tighten, demand for intelligent energy management systems is expected to grow significantly.
The Bigger Opportunity: Energy Meets IoT
Aliste operates at the intersection of IoT, data analytics, and sustainability a space that is becoming central to the future of smart infrastructure.
With commercial spaces consuming a large share of global energy, solutions that enable real-time monitoring and optimisation can unlock significant efficiencies at scale.
The Road Ahead
As India’s commercial ecosystem expands, the need for smart, scalable energy solutions is only set to increase. Startups like Aliste Technologies are playing a crucial role in enabling this transition by combining technology, data, and sustainability into a unified platform.
With strong early traction and fresh funding, Aliste is well-positioned to deepen its presence across industries while helping businesses move toward a more efficient and environmentally responsible future.
By : Vanshika Tayal
