PassiveLogic is an innovative leader in the field of generative autonomy, which is an approach that applies technology and artificial intelligence to everyday infrastructure. The company has recently secured $74 million in Series C funding, reflecting strong investor confidence in its vision to integrate physical AI into our built environments. This funding round was led by noa, the largest venture capital firm in Europe focused on the built world. It also includes participation from notable new investors like Prologis Ventures, Johnson Controls, and PSP Growth.
This influx of capital adds to the support from existing investors, including Addition, NVentures (which is NVIDIA’s venture capital arm), Keyframe, and Brookfield, bringing the total funding raised by PassiveLogic to over $125 million.
PassiveLogic is dedicated to transforming how we design, operate, and optimize buildings and other physical infrastructure. Its unique autonomous control platform is at the forefront of this transformation. As advancements in physical AI, industrial robotics, and humanoid technology continue to progress, PassiveLogic has introduced a groundbreaking platform known as the “robot-of-robots.” This platform is designed to manage entire environments, integrating multiple elements such as sensors, the Internet of Things (IoT), energy systems, and various automations.
One of the standout features of PassiveLogic’s approach is its ability to extend the capabilities of generative AI beyond typical applications, like large language models, to encompass a broader spectrum of physical systems. This means that anyone can design their own customized autonomous systems and AI agents tailored specifically for their built environments, allowing for greater innovation and flexibility.
The platform is capable of addressing the diverse complexities found in built environments, ranging from data centers and hospitals to office buildings and industrial campuses. It goes beyond just providing fully autonomous control; it also includes sophisticated features such as asset tracking, dynamic management of energy consumption, the creation of environmental digital twins, proactive fault detection, predictive maintenance, physics-based analysis, and adaptive control of environmental conditions. All of these capabilities work together to deliver a comprehensive level of intelligence that was previously limited by traditional, static rules.
One of the key components of this system is the Hive real-time decision engine, which operates using an on-site GPU cluster. This engine serves as a central, intelligent hub for managing various functions of a building, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), energy use, and logistics. By integrating advanced robotics technology into infrastructure management, PassiveLogic is poised to significantly expand the existing market for building automation, which is projected to be worth $191 billion by the year 2030. Additionally, the current global market for Autonomous Buildings is expected to reach an impressive $1.3 trillion.
The ecosystem developed by PassiveLogic includes several important tools. The flagship product, Hive, utilizes real-time physics-based digital twins and AI-driven models to make rapid, independent decisions. Another innovative product is Sense Nano, a type of wireless sensor designed to collect real-time data about occupancy and environmental conditions. Additionally, there is Quantum Lens, a mobile application that enables users to create a fully defined digital twin of any building simply using their smartphone. Together, these tools create a flexible and scalable architecture that can easily adjust to new constructions as well as retrofitting existing facilities.
In summary, PassiveLogic is leading the charge in redefining how we interact with our physical environments by integrating advanced technologies into building management and infrastructure. With its innovative platform and funding support, the company is well-positioned to make a lasting impact on the way buildings function in our everyday lives.
KEY QUOTES:
“As an early investor, we’ve seen PassiveLogic’s potential to redefine automation for the physical world. Their platform isn’t just about saving energy, it’s about giving buildings the ability to understand, adapt, and act autonomously. This is the kind of foundational technology the built world has been missing.”
Gregory Dewerpe, Founder and Managing Partner at noa
“PassiveLogic is delivering the kind of step-change innovation we look for—not just as investors, but as operators. Their platform brings true autonomy to building systems, allowing for smarter, more efficient, real-time control across entire environments. We’re excited to support the team and to bring this technology into our portfolio to help us operate even more intelligently at scale.”
William O’Donnell, Global Head of Corporate Development and Growth at Prologis
“Buildings account for almost 40 percent of global carbon emissions, yet most are still controlled by outdated systems designed in the 1990s. With this funding, we’re accelerating the deployment of true autonomy for the built world, enabling systems that are not just more energy efficient, but fundamentally smarter, safer, and more responsive across every aspect of operations.”
Troy Harvey, co-founder and CEO of PassiveLogic
