TLDR: D-Tools, a leading provider of business management software for system integrators, has secured a $12 million Series C investment led by StellarIQ. This funding not only provides significant capital but also grants D-Tools access to StellarIQ’s proprietary AI technologies, aiming to enhance product suites, accelerate AI-driven workflows, and solidify D-Tools’ position as a comprehensive platform for electronic systems contractors.
CONCORD, Calif. – D-Tools, Inc., a global leader in business management software solutions for system integration firms, announced today a significant milestone with the securing of a $12 million Series C investment. The funding round was spearheaded by StellarIQ, a newly formed company led by technology executive and investor John Heyman, with continued support from D-Tools’ majority investor, Greybull Stewardship. This strategic investment is poised to accelerate D-Tools’ mission to become the definitive end-to-end software solution for electronic systems contractors.
Beyond the substantial capital infusion, a key component of this investment is the integration of StellarIQ’s proprietary artificial intelligence (AI) technology into D-Tools’ product offerings. StellarIQ, as the parent company of AI firms AnswerRocket and Max AI, brings advanced generative and Agentic AI solutions that are already in use by Fortune 500 companies such as AB InBev, Kantar, Suntory Global Spirits, and Cereal Partners Worldwide. This exclusive access to cutting-edge AI is expected to deliver enhanced functionality, more automated workflows, and intelligent tools designed to boost efficiency and profitability for integration firms.
John Heyman, a co-founder of StellarIQ alongside Alan Goren, expressed confidence in the partnership, stating, “D-Tools has long served as the backbone for system integrators managing complex projects and businesses. Our investment of capital and technology will propel D-Tools even further, creating a connected platform that empowers every employee and unites stakeholders across the industry through advanced analytics and reporting. I’m confident D-Tools will continue to lead and define the future of this space.”
Randy Stearns, CEO of D-Tools, echoed this sentiment, highlighting the transformative potential of the investment. “This investment allows us to fully realize our mission—to empower system integrators with purpose-built tools, actionable insights, and AI technologies that simplify complexity and drive growth,” Stearns commented. He added that with StellarIQ’s strategic involvement and Greybull’s ongoing support, D-Tools is accelerating its product roadmap and expanding its vision to serve the entire industry value chain.
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The advanced AI capabilities will also be leveraged across D-Tools’ Industry Information & Insights (I3) initiative, providing crucial market intelligence, benchmarking, and analytics that connect the entire systems integration ecosystem, from integrators and buying groups to manufacturers and distributors. This move reinforces D-Tools’ commitment to advancing leadership in industry research, analytics, and intelligent automation, ensuring the company remains focused on delivering integrated solutions that support sales, system design, installation, service, and operations.
