Amplicity Raises $1M Seed to Turn Idle Data Center Batteries Into Grid Assets

Data centers and industrial facilities spend millions on uninterruptible power supply (UPS) batteries that sit dormant 99% of the time, waiting for an outage. To unlock this stranded capacity, Singapore-based energy tech startup Amplicity has closed a $1.01 million seed round backed by Loyal VC to scale its battery optimization platform. The funding will support the company's expansion across the Asia-Pacific region and a planned entry into Japan in 2027.

Amplicity deploys an edge-native control layer that integrates directly with existing backup systems. Facility operators define a strict reserve limit to ensure emergency power is always available. The software then dispatches the remaining battery capacity to perform "peak shaving"—discharging power during the most expensive demand spikes—and bids spare capacity into wholesale electricity markets. Because the control loops run locally on-site, the system does not rely on continuous cloud connectivity to make split-second dispatch decisions.

Unlike traditional virtual power plant (VPP) models that require installing new, dedicated energy storage, Amplicity retrofits existing infrastructure with zero upfront capital. The company estimates that Singapore's data centers alone hold 160 MWh of backup capacity. By turning fixed insurance costs into active revenue streams, the platform helps operators offset rising electricity bills while providing the grid with much-needed flexibility to integrate renewable energy.