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Smart Streetlight Tech Supplier Ubicquia Raises $106M
Ubicquia has closed a $106 million Series D funding round as the Florida-based “intelligent infrastructure” company seeks to further its AI capabilities, expand outside the U.S. and develop new products.
February 24, 2026
Ubicquia’s $106M raise signals a new phase for smart infrastructure
The announcement arrives as utilities and city leaders face mounting pressure from aging grids, rising energy demand, and climate-related disruptions. Investors are increasingly drawn to companies that can deliver measurable efficiency gains while supporting the energy transition.
Ubicquia Raises $106 Million to Expand AI-Driven Infrastructure Platforms
Ubicquia Inc. has closed a $106 million Series D investment round aimed at accelerating development of artificial intelligence applications for utilities and municipalities.
Ubicquia Secures $106 Million in Series D Funding to Accelerate Growth in Intelligent Infrastructure
Ubicquia has closed a $106 million Series D round led by 67 Capital and Marunouchi Innovation Partners to accelerate its AI-powered intelligent infrastructure platforms. The investment will drive international expansion and new as-a-service offerings across smart grid monitoring, intelligent streetlighting, and public safety solutions.
Exclusive: Ubicquia raises $106M for smart energy infrastructure
Ubicquia, which deploys digital tech for infrastructure, raised a $106 million Series D, CEO Ian Aaron tells Axios Pro exclusively.
Ubicquia Secures $106 Million
Ubicquia closed a $106M Series D round led by 67 Capital and Marunouchi Innovation Partners to scale its AI-powered infrastructure platforms — spanning smart grid monitoring, intelligent lighting, and public safety — with plans to accelerate global expansion across utilities, municipalities, and enterprise markets.
Related Ross, AWS, and Vanderbilt Host Inaugural Defense Tech Leadership Summit in West Palm Beach
Related Ross, in partnership with AWS and Vanderbilt University, hosted the inaugural Defense Tech Leadership Summit in West Palm Beach, bringing together senior leaders from the U.S. Department of War, federal agencies, industry, and academia to advance defense innovation. The summit highlighted West Palm Beach's emergence as a defense tech hub, featuring fireside chats and panels on AI, quantum computing, cybersecurity, and the future of the defense industrial base. Ubicquia sponsored the event and participated in the "Securing the Innovation Pipeline" panel alongside leaders from In-Q-Tel and Strider Technologies.
Ubicquia Named to GovTech Top 100 2026 List for Fourth Year in a Row
The GovTech 100 is the market-leading curation of the top 100 companies in gov tech released each year by Government Technology Magazine.
Ubicquia Launches AI-Driven Power Monitoring Services for Commercial & Industrial Customers
Ubicquia, Inc., announced the launch of AI-driven power monitoring services purpose-built for commercial and industrial (C&I) customers.
Ubicquia Appoints Industry Veteran Matthew Brady as Chief Revenue Officer to Drive Global Growth
Ubicquia has appointed Matthew B. Brady as Chief Revenue Officer, tasking him with leading the company's global go-to-market strategy, sales execution, and customer success across utility, municipal, and enterprise markets. Brady brings over 25 years of executive leadership experience in telecom, security, and public safety, most recently as CEO of EvidenceIQ and previously as CRO of VaaS prior to its $445 million acquisition by Motorola Solutions. His appointment signals Ubicquia's focus on accelerating domestic and international growth of its smart grid, intelligent lighting, and public safety platforms.
Latest lighting upgrades bridge operations and transport data
Read the Cities Today article about A new version of an intelligent streetlighting control system has been released, aimed at cities and utilities managing large LED networks that include a mix of older and newer equipment.
Ubicquia Updates Its Streetlight Tech and Adds Some AI
Read the GovTech article about the Florida-based supplier of “intelligent streetlighting” says its latest tools offer deeper insights into traffic patterns and more safety protections.
Ubicquia expands intelligent streetlighting ecosystem
Read the SmartCitiesWorld article about Next-gen solutions include AI video accessory that brings adaptive lighting, traffic intelligence, and curb analytics to existing streetlight infrastructure.
Ubicquia Launches the Next Generation in Intelligent Streetlighting
Ubicquia has announced a major expansion of its intelligent streetlighting ecosystem, introducing three coordinated solutions for utilities and municipalities. The launch includes the UbiCell® Micro — the industry's most compact universal streetlight controller — significant enhancements to the UbiVu® asset management platform, and UbiScout™, an AI-powered video accessory that brings adaptive lighting, traffic intelligence, and curb analytics to existing streetlight infrastructure. Together, these innovations build on Ubicquia's deployments across more than 1,000 cities and utilities to deliver advanced operational efficiency and AI-driven insights.
FAU Engineering Receives $1.5M Gift to Launch the ‘Ubicquia Innovation Center for Intelligent Infrastructure'
Read the article about The College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) at Florida Atlantic University has received a sizable $1.5 million gift from the Aaron Family Foundation and Fort Lauderdale-based technology company, Ubicquia, Inc., to establish the “Ubicquia Innovation Center for Intelligent Infrastructure” (UICII).
Cartagena Implements Second Phase of AI-Powered Smart Lighting in Partnership with EPM
The District of Cartagena, in partnership with Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM), has begun the second phase of its smart public lighting pilot project, incorporating advanced artificial intelligence (AI) functionalities for monitoring mobility, security, and air quality.
Cartagena implementa segunda fase de alumbrado inteligente con IA en alianza con EPM
El Distrito de Cartagena, en alianza con Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM), ha iniciado la segunda fase del piloto de telegestión del alumbrado público, incorporando funcionalidades avanzadas de inteligencia artificial (IA) para monitoreo de movilidad, seguridad y calidad del aire.
Save Costs, Save Lives
Read the article to see How Existing Infrastructure Can Become an Asset to Public Safety
From chaos to clarity: How utilities can speed storm recovery with real‑time storm intelligence
Read the article understand storm response technology: the real‑time sensors, analytics, and situational awareness tools that turn chaotic aftermaths into coordinated actions. In this environment, storm damage assessment isn’t reactive—it’s automated, powered by live grid data streamed into dynamic maps minutes after impact.
Beyond the Plate
Read the article to understand the real value of LPR lies not in the hardware itself, but in how departments use the data to build safer, smarter communities. When implemented responsibly, with attention to privacy, equity, and transparency, LPR technology is proven to bridge the gap between limited resources and rising expectations.
Increasing Situational Awareness Through Vehicle Intelligence
Read the article by Officer Magazine to learn how Axon Vehicle Intelligence helps agencies act faster, solve crimes smarter and protect officers on the road.
Axon Announces New Fixed ALPR Camera Solutions and Next-Gen AI Advancements to Expand Real-Time Public Safety Ecosystem
Axon has introduced two new first-party fixed camera solutions oneof which is Axon Lightpost, combines live streaming, plate reading, and vehicle attribute recognition in a single unit developed in collaboration with Ubicquia, delivers these capabilities in an easy-to-deploy form factor that can be installed on existing streetlights in under an hour.
S&C Underground Distribution Restoration System with Ubicquia Transformer Monitor Boosts Predictive Power
Power grid technology developer and manufacturer S&C Electric Co., released a combined solution featuring S&C’s EdgeRestore system and Ubicquia’s UbiGrid DTM+. This package allows utilities to add communications and leverage analytics as they deploy S&C’s EdgeRestore system.
24/7 Visibility Underground: Flexible, Bundled Solution from S&C Drives Grid Resilience by Helping Utilities Monitor, Report, and Respond Faster
Combining EdgeRestore System’s intelligence and automation with the grid visibility of UbiGrid DTM+ allows utilities to monitor critical restoration operations and other device statuses, providing greater situational awareness and predictive analytics for enhanced system reliability and more efficient fault responses.
Cisco: Mobility Services Developer Partner Ecosystem
Cisco is showcasing a maturing Mobility Services Platform partner ecosystem across multiple verticals and domains. These partners commercially and/or technically integrate into the Platform to add value. For Communication Service Provider partners, and their end-users, the ecosystem partners bring faster access to more applications with greater ease and at less cost.
Ameresco Awarded New Streetlighting Retrofit Pilot Project for the City of New Orleans
Ameresco, Inc.,today announced the approval of their proposal for a streetlight technology pilot for the city of New Orleans. project aims to revolutionize the city’s streetlighting infrastructure by integrating cutting-edge LED lights and smart city technology, enhancing energy efficiency and public safety.
The 2025 GT100: Our 10th Annual List of Who's Who in Gov Tech
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