[AI Startup Emerald AI Secures $150 Million in Funding] Reported by Jinse Finance, AI startup Emerald AI has announced the completion of $150 million in funding, with a valuation of $1.05 billion. The round was led by DCVC and Energize Capital, with participation from NVIDIA, Samsung Ventures, GE Vernova, and Salesforce Ventures. The company utilizes proprietary software to help data centers flexibly adjust power usage based on grid demand: reducing load during peak times and leveraging excess computing power during off-peak times, effectively alleviating the strain on power supply caused by the explosion of AI computing demands. Contracts have already been implemented in California and Virginia, and the company is collaborating with NVIDIA, Oracle, and others for testing. Founder Sivarama stated that the goal is to transform data centers from being a "burden on the grid" into flexible resources, addressing the backlash against data center construction in various regions.