Charlottesville, Va.-based Pearl Certification announced that it has closed on a $4 million financing round, as part of a Series A. This includes a $1.85 million investment from Massachusetts-based Clean Energy Ventures (CEV), Pearl Director of Communications Lindsay Bachman told Technical.ly.

Launched in 2015, Pearl Certification is a national firm that provides a third-party certification to home sellers that shows how energy efficient a home is across multiple platforms. The certification is currently available for contractor licensing nationwide in 20 states. The startup plans to use the funding to expand its operation to become the national standard for home certification in the U.S.

You may recognize this company from the Vinetta Project’s first semifinalist showcase in March. Pearl CEO Cynthia Adams pitched her venture and ultimately earned a spot at the final showcase in September where an overall winner will receive a $20,000 cash prize.

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