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Budderfly LLC
Al Subbloie-led Budderfly provides energy-efficiency-as-a-service to US commercial enterprises via performance-based contracts.
Budderfly LLC
Budderfly was founded in 2008 by Al Subbloie, previously a co-founder of Carling Technologies, an electronic controls firm. The company operates a capital-light model: it pays for LED lighting, HVAC upgrades, refrigeration controls, and solar installations and is repaid out of verified energy savings, typically over 10–15 year contracts. Budderfly targets mid-market commercial enterprises—restaurant chains, grocery stores, retailers, and light industrial facilities—across the United States. Its customers include Subway, KFC, Wiper, and Checkers. The firm uses proprietary software to monitor real-time energy use and guarantee savings; if savings fall short, Budderfly absorbs the loss. Geographic footprint is US-based, with no disclosed international operations. Team size is not publicly disclosed. Budderfly has raised venture debt and equity from investors including Greenbacker Capital and balance-sheet providers, but does not disclose AUM. In 2024, Budderfly signed a $210M financing facility with Greenbacker Capital (per PRNewswire, August 2024), its most recent publicly disclosed capital raise. Budderfly’s structural differentiator is its full-service turnkey model: it does not sell equipment but acts as a service provider that designs, installs, monitors, and maintains the system while taking on performance risk. This aligns the company's incentives with verified savings, setting it apart from product-only or audit-only energy service firms.
General information
Firm type
other
Year founded
2008
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Shelton
Corporate office
Shelton, CT, United States
Principals
Al Subbloie
CEO
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs Budderfly?
The company was founded and is run by Al Subbloie, who previously co-founded Carling Technologies. Budderfly does not publicly disclose a chief investment officer or investment committee.
How does Budderfly generate returns?
Budderfly funds upfront capital for energy-efficiency retrofits—LEDs, HVAC, refrigeration controls, solar—and is repaid out of the verified energy savings over the contract term. The firm guarantees savings: if they fall short, Budderfly absorbs the difference.
What industries does Budderfly target?
Budderfly focuses on mid-market commercial enterprises: restaurant chains, grocery stores, retailers, and light industrial facilities. Named customers include Subway, KFC, Wiper, and Checkers.
Has Budderfly raised outside capital?
Yes. In August 2024, Budderfly secured a $210M financing facility with Greenbacker Capital, which funds project deployment. The company does not disclose its own AUM or equity investor base.
Is Budderfly structured as a family office or a service company?
Budderfly is an energy service company (ESCO), not a family office. It does not manage third-party capital in a typical fund structure. The Altss record classifies it under 'other.'
What is Budderfly's geographic footprint?
Budderfly operates solely in the United States, with its headquarters in Shelton, Connecticut. No international presence has been disclosed.
How does Budderfly differentiate from other energy service providers?
Budderfly takes on performance risk by guaranteeing savings and owning the equipment for the duration of the contract. The turnkey model includes design, installation, monitoring, and maintenance, creating long-term alignment with customers.
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