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Who invested in Great Lakes ReNEW

One round we have observed, with the one investor named in it. Every figure came from a named source, and where the company reported a raise to the SEC itself, that is shown beside it.

Climate Tech

Funding summaryUpdated 26 Oct 2026

$160Mraised across 1 round since 2024, from 1 source

Latest round
Grant, $160MJan 2024
Investors
1
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The rounds

  1. Jan 2024
    Grant$160M

    Source recorded

Founders and team

From Great Lakes ReNEW's own website: 14 on the team.

  • Alaina HarknessChief Executive Officer & Principal Investigator
  • Thru ShivakumarBoard Treasurer -​ CEO, cohesionIB
  • Alexis LevatoAssociate Director of Operations
  • Bryan StubbsTestbed Challenge Lead, Great Lakes RENEW
  • Dr. Dave LampertAssociate Professor, Illinois Institute of Technology
  • Dr. John LenhartTestbed Challenge Lead, Great Lakes RENEW
  • Dr. Junhong ChenCo-Principal Investigator & Use-Inspired R&D Lead
  • Dr. Soryong ChaeTestbed Challenge Lead, Great Lakes RENEW
  • Dr. Yuepeng ZhangTestbed Challenge Lead, Great Lakes RENEW
  • Hannah HendersonWorkforce Development Manager
  • Haylee GemeinerCommunications Manager
  • Kalindi ParikhStrategy & Evaluation Lead
  • Luke AylwardAdmin & Operations Manager
  • Tyler StephenTechnical Program Manager

Everyone who backed them

National Science FoundationGovernment1round

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Quick answers about Great Lakes ReNEW

Who invested in Great Lakes ReNEW?

Great Lakes ReNEW's investors include National Science Foundation.

How much has Great Lakes ReNEW raised?

Great Lakes ReNEW has raised $160M across 1 round since 2024.

When did Great Lakes ReNEW last raise?

Great Lakes ReNEW's most recent round was a Grant of $160M in Jan 2024.

What was Great Lakes ReNEW's biggest round?

Its most recent round, $160M in Jan 2024, is also its largest on record.

Who backed Great Lakes ReNEW first?

Great Lakes ReNEW's first round on record, in Jan 2024, was backed by National Science Foundation.

What stage is Great Lakes ReNEW at?

Great Lakes ReNEW's latest named round is a Grant, in Jan 2024.

Where is Great Lakes ReNEW based?

Great Lakes ReNEW is based in the United States.

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