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Blue Pillar Raises $14M

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Blue Pillar, a provider of software-based solutions that increase real time visibility and control into distributed energy assets, has raised $14 million in financing. The investment was led by EnerTech Capital.  Maryland Venture Fund and existing investors Allos Ventures, Arsenal Venture Partners and Claremont Creek Ventures also participated in the round.

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