# Emerald AI raises $150 million for grid-flexible data… — QANATONE

> Its software adjusts how much power an AI data center draws based on grid conditions. The Series A values Emerald AI at $1.05 billion.

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# Emerald AI raises $150 million for grid-flexible data centers

25 Aug 2026 1 min read News · Infrastructure

Its software adjusts how much power an AI data center draws based on grid conditions. The Series A values Emerald AI at $1.05 billion.

## The round

Emerald AI announced a $150 million Series A on August 25, co-led by Energize Capital and DCVC, at a $1.05 billion valuation. Its investors include 12 Fortune Global 500 companies.

## Flexible load

The company says turning data centers into flexible grid assets could unlock more than 100 gigawatts on the existing US grid. After five demonstrations it now runs commercially at full data center scale. With Digital Realty and NVIDIA it is bringing a roughly 100 MW Vera Rubin AI Research Factory in Manassas, Virginia online later this year.

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