PassiveLogic
PassiveLogic sells autonomous building automation software that replaces traditional control systems. The 135-person company has raised $154M, including a Series C in September 2025, with backing from Johnson Controls and Brookfield Growth.
The growth story
PassiveLogic grew from 64 to 135 employees between 2021 and 2026, raising $154M along the way, most recently a Series C in September 2025.
About
PassiveLogic develops software that automates building operations like HVAC and lighting without human intervention. Its edge computing approach aims to reduce energy use in commercial properties, targeting facilities managers and property owners.
The company has grown to 135 employees, with recent funding from strategic investors in building technology. Its Series C suggests continued expansion in smart building infrastructure.
Founders and leadership
Engineering makes up nearly half the company with 59 staff. Leadership includes alumni from Johnson Controls and Apple, reflecting expertise in both building systems and hardware integration.
The PassiveLogic org chart
Troy Aaron Harvey (CEO) leads 38 mapped leaders with 4 direct reports. Click +N to expand a team; names link to the person’s public profile.
Departments, and which ones grew
Headcount by function: Engineering 61 (-15% YoY), Information Technology 13 (+18% YoY), Business Development 8 (+14% YoY), Arts and Design 7 (-12% YoY), Entrepreneurship 5 (0% YoY), Program and Project Management 5 (0% YoY).
Talent flow
Brigham Young University supplies the most hires (18), followed by the University of Utah. Alumni frequently move to Utah tech startups like The Utah Foundry or building tech firms like Honeywell.
Most common previous employers of PassiveLogic staff: Brigham Young University (6), Johnson Controls (4), Apple (4), Sandisk (4), BlockFi (3), Collins Aerospace (3). Former PassiveLogic employees most often moved to The Utah Foundry (2), Honeywell Technologies (2), NVIDIA (2), DoorDash (2), Regen360 (1), IsoTalent (1).
Alumni worth knowing
The PassiveLogic mafia
Nine alumni founded companies, including building analytics firm Yipy (12 employees) and proptech startup Merble (9 employees). Multiple ventures suggest strong entrepreneurial culture.
9Sabhya Katia, was Technical Project Manager until 2024Derek Gour, was iOS Developer until 2024John Easterling, was Director of Applied Engineering until 2026Xingsheng Wei, was System Verification Engineer until 2026John Bacus, was VP User Software until 2022
Josh Cross, was Digital Marketing Specialist until 2025
Long Chen, was User Experience Designer until 2021
Jade Rigby, was Lead UI/UX until 2023Hiring now
Web traffic
Traffic mix: 51% direct, 27% search, 14% social, 1% paid.
What this company is made of
Most common skills at PassiveLogic: Python (Programming Language) (54), C++ (38), Project Management (34), Linux (30), Swift (Programming Language) (27), JavaScript (26), Leadership (26), SQL (25).
Where the team actually sits
PassiveLogic people are concentrated in Utah, United States (62), Salt Lake City Metropolitan Area (12), North Holland, Netherlands (6), Netherlands (4).
Search footprint
PassiveLogic attracts about 227 organic search visits a month, traffic worth roughly $1K a month if bought through ads. It gained 8 ranking keywords and lost 2 in the last period.
What employees say
- Compensation
- 3.90 / 5
- Career opportunities
- 4.10 / 5
- Senior management
- 3.80 / 5
- Work-life balance
- 3.80 / 5
Frequently asked
PassiveLogic has 135 employees as of September 2026.
PassiveLogic has raised $154M in total, most recently a Series C round in September 2025.
Troy Aaron Harvey (CEO) sits at the top of PassiveLogic's reporting structure, with 4 direct reports.
The most common previous employers of current PassiveLogic staff are Brigham Young University (6 people), Johnson Controls (4 people), Apple (4 people).
Former PassiveLogic employees most often move to The Utah Foundry (2), Honeywell Technologies (2), NVIDIA (2).
At least 9 companies have a founder who previously worked at PassiveLogic, including Yipy, Merble, Past Imperfect Games.
PassiveLogic attracts about 227 organic search visits a month, worth roughly $1K a month in equivalent ad spend.
The most common skills among PassiveLogic staff are Python (Programming Language), C++, Project Management, Linux, Swift (Programming Language).
PassiveLogic staff are concentrated in Utah, United States (62), Salt Lake City Metropolitan Area (12), North Holland, Netherlands (6).
PassiveLogic has about 61 people in Engineering, down 15% over the past year, as of September 2026.
PassiveLogic has about 13 people in Information Technology, up 18% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Computed from 115 current and 126 former PassiveLogic profiles, as of September 2026. Source: Crustdata.
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