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Stark

A leading provider of energy data and analytics services

Company overview

Established in 1981 Stark is an end-to-end metering and analytics business with MOP, MAM, Asset Financing, DCDA and energy consumption data analytics capability. Stark offer a turn-key energy data solution – from data collection from any meter and any utility, to data assurance, meter provision, installation, maintenance and meter finance. The Company is head quartered in Horley, Surrey and employs 280 staff across 4 sites.

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The funding from BGF is a huge step forward for Stark – helping us scale faster and meet our goal of empowering businesses to hit “net zero” emissions through clearer and more timely data and insights. BGF’s expertise in the field of cleantech and its commitment to sustainable investments made it the natural partner to facilitate our growth plans.

Joel Stark, Executive chairman

Company information

Head office
  • Surrey
Executive chairman
  • Joel Stark
Chair
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Investment date
  • Mar 2021

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