AiGent, Inc., a Houston-based developer of AI-driven distributed power plants (DPP), announced on August 26, 2025, a $6 million seed funding round led by Zero Infinity Partners (ZIP) and CIV. The funding will integrate 185 GW of existing generation assets into American power markets, leveraging AI to enhance grid reliability and monetize distributed generation.
Announced: August 26, 2025, in Houston, Texas.
Funding: $6M seed round led by ZIP and CIV.
Technology: AI platform aggregates and orchestrates distributed generation for DPPs.
Board Additions: Dan Leff (energy veteran) and Alex Demeulenaere (ZIP Managing Director).
Market Impact: Targets $50B+ virtual power plant market, enhancing grid stability.
Source: prnewswire.com.
AiGent’s platform uses AI to aggregate and monetize behind-the-meter generation assets, such as backup generators at commercial, industrial, and AI data centers, creating dispatchable DPPs. “Backup generators are an untapped reliability resource,” said CEO Stephanie Hendricks. “AiGent turns liabilities into assets, improving grid reliability and reducing costs.” The platform avoids the need for new power plants, tapping into 185 GW of existing capacity.
Patrick Maloney, CEO of CIV, noted, “AiGent is unlocking a massive, underutilized fleet with AI-based software.” John Kwaak of ZIP added, “We’re excited to support their bold vision in an era where grid resiliency and AI infrastructure are critical.” New board members Dan Leff, with 40+ years in energy, and Alex Demeulenaere from ZIP, strengthen AiGent’s strategic direction.
The virtual power plant (VPP) market, valued at $7.9B in 2024, is projected to reach $51.2B by 2030, driven by distributed energy resources and AI. AiGent’s approach aligns with competitors like Voltus and GridBeyond, and trends like HPE’s AI-native networking and DeepRoute.ai’s VLA model. Posts on X, such as @finSMEs, highlight AiGent’s rapid funding as validation of its grid reliability focus.
Using its AI-based technology platform, AiGent aggregates, orchestrates, and monetizes distributed generation resources in power markets, delivering significant reliability, economic, and sustainability benefits to large energy users, utilities, and grid operators.
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