Articles from Gradient

Gradient, a leading manufacturer of smart heating and cooling solutions designed for a decarbonized future, today announced the launch of Gradient Nexus, a hardware-native control and intelligence platform designed specifically for operating fleets of Gradient's All-Weather 120V window heat pumps at scale.

Gradient, a company reimagining HVAC with sustainable, high-performance solutions, today announced the appointment of Patrick Bischoff as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). A seasoned executive with extensive experience in enterprise SaaS software, climate tech, and renewable energy, Bischoff brings a proven track record of scaling high-growth companies and driving sustainable innovation. He has been instrumental in several IPOs and successful strategic sales as an operator, investor, and private/public board member. Dr. Vince Romanin, who co-founded Gradient and previously served as CEO, will continue to support the long-term vision and strategy of the company as Chief Technology Officer. Jane Sidebottom, a growth-oriented business leader with 25 years of experience in market and business development, marketing, and general management experience, including tenures at Carrier and Trane, has joined Gradient’s board.

Gradient, a company built by thermal scientists to rethink HVAC and build products that are good for the planet and great at cooling and heating homes, announced today the All-Weather 120V Window Heat Pump. The new product from Gradient provides efficient, climate-friendly heating and cooling in the coldest winters and hottest summers, all while operating quietly and minimizing noise. Selected by the Biden administration to feature at American Possibilities: White House Demo Day as an example of the innovations spurred by economic policies like the IRA, the All-Weather 120V simplifies electrified heating and cooling, eliminating the need for building modifications or professional installation. It plugs into a standard 120-volt outlet and takes just 30 minutes to install.

Gradient, an API platform for AI developers, announced today it has raised $10 million in seed funding led by Wing VC, with participation from Mango Capital and Tokyo Black. The round also included participation from The New Normal Fund, Secure Octane, and Global Founders Capital as well as dozens of leading AI & data practitioners from companies including Snowflake, Netflix, SAP, Figma, Airtable, Pinterest, Motive, and Openstore. The funding will go toward developing Gradient’s enterprise-focused development platform, as well as furthering its mission of democratizing access to AI.

Kyra Taurman is named Executive Creative Director for Gradient, a full-service experiential marketing agency. Before her new role, Taurman spent over seven years as the company’s Creative Director. Her unique background in Theatre Studies from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts makes her a creative force to be reckoned with as Gradient breaks the fourth wall between brands and their audiences.

Gradient, a company built by thermal scientists to rethink HVAC and build products that are good for the planet and great at cooling and heating homes, announced today that it closed a Series A funding round of $18 million, co-led by Sustainable Future Ventures and Ajax Strategies with participation by Safar Partners, Climate Tech Circle, Shared Future Fund, At One, Impact Science, and others. Matt Chagan, Partner at Sustainable Future Ventures, has joined the board.