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Energy startups founded in 2018
88 energy startups founded in 2018 have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $28B between them, with the United States the most common home.
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Crusoe Energy SystemsCrusoe Energy Systems provides solutions for the energy industry helping them to reduce routine flaring of natural gas.Crusoe Energy Systems provides solutions for the energy industry helping them to reduce routine flaring of natural gas.
Founded 2018Arvada, United States$12Blast round May 2025 - 2
CrusoeCrusoe is an energy-first AI infrastructure company that develops and operates large-scale, AI-optimized data centers powered by clean energy sources.Crusoe is an energy-first AI infrastructure company that develops and operates large-scale, AI-optimized data centers powered by clean energy sources.
Founded 2018Denver, United States$9.9Blast round Sept 2026 - 3X-Energy Reactor CompanyFounded 2018United States$700Mlast round Nov 2025
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GIGA StorageGIGA Storage develops large-scale sustainable energy storage systems.GIGA Storage develops large-scale sustainable energy storage systems.
Founded 2018Amstelveen, Netherlands$634Mlast round Oct 2026 - 5
Antora EnergyAntora Energy is an American energy technology company founded in 2018, focused on developing modular thermal batteries that provide reliable, zero-emission heaAntora Energy is an American energy technology company founded in 2018, focused on developing modular thermal batteries that provide reliable, zero-emission hea
Founded 2018San Jose, United States$565Mlast round Jul 2025 - 6
Cordelio PowerCordelio Power is a power producer that is involved in the development, ownership and management of an array of renewable power facilities.Cordelio Power is a power producer that is involved in the development, ownership and management of an array of renewable power facilities.
Founded 2018Toronto, Canada$548Mlast round Nov 2025 - 7
Archaea EnergyArchaea Energy is a developer of renewable natural gas.Archaea Energy is a developer of renewable natural gas.
Founded 2018Canonsburg, United States$340Mlast round Sept 2021 - 8
ASIAir Space Intelligence (ASI) is a software company that develops AI-powered systems for mission-critical operations in commercial aviation, logistics, and defense.Air Space Intelligence (ASI) is a software company that develops AI-powered systems for mission-critical operations in commercial aviation, logistics, and defense.
Founded 2018Boston, United States$325Mlast round Oct 2026 - 9Kuntian New EnergyKuntian New Energy is a producer of anode materials for lithium-ion batteries.
Kuntian New Energy is a producer of anode materials for lithium-ion batteries.
Founded 2018China$295Mlast round Jan 2023 - 10
Juniper Green EnergyJuniper Green Energy is an operator of solar, hybrid and wind power projects.Juniper Green Energy is an operator of solar, hybrid and wind power projects.
Founded 2018Gurgaon$226Mlast round Jan 2026 - 11
Bute EnergyBute Energy develops sustainable energy initiatives that result in a wealthier, healthier Wales.Bute Energy develops sustainable energy initiatives that result in a wealthier, healthier Wales.
Founded 2018Cardiff, Australia$211Mlast round Jun 2026 - 12
Quaise EnergyQuaise Energy is a technology company founded in 2018, originating from the MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center.Quaise Energy is a technology company founded in 2018, originating from the MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center.
Founded 2018Houston, United States$180Mlast round Sept 2026 - 13
Plus PowerPlus Power specializes in creating battery energy storage systems that enhance the efficiency and reliability of the electrical grid.Plus Power specializes in creating battery energy storage systems that enhance the efficiency and reliability of the electrical grid.
Founded 2018Houston, United States$160Mlast round Nov 2025 - 14
Energy VaultEnergy Vault offers a utility-scale, gravity-based storage solution for renewable energy.Energy Vault offers a utility-scale, gravity-based storage solution for renewable energy.
Founded 2018Lugano, Switzerland$150Mlast round Sept 2026 - 15
Hecate GridHecate Grid is an independent power producer (IPP) that develops, owns, and operates standalone storage projects.Hecate Grid is an independent power producer (IPP) that develops, owns, and operates standalone storage projects.
Founded 2018Chicago, United States$125Mlast round Jun 2024 - 16
InfravisionInfravision is a global aerial robotics company based in Austin, Texas, with additional offices in Sydney, Australia, and Noida, India.Infravision is a global aerial robotics company based in Austin, Texas, with additional offices in Sydney, Australia, and Noida, India.
Founded 2018Austin, United States$114Mlast round Nov 2025 - 17
InstagridInstagrid is a B Corp-certified technology company based in Ludwigsburg, Germany, founded in 2018.Instagrid is a B Corp-certified technology company based in Ludwigsburg, Germany, founded in 2018.
Founded 2018Ludwigsburg, Germany$95Mlast round Jan 2024 - 18
NGENNGEN is an energy technology company that specializes in providing digitized and decentralized electricity systems.NGEN is an energy technology company that specializes in providing digitized and decentralized electricity systems.
Founded 2018Zirovnica, Slovenia$81Mlast round May 2026 - 19
Highland Electric FleetsHighland Electric Fleets is a turnkey solutions provider that delivers electric school buses to school districts and fleet providers.Highland Electric Fleets is a turnkey solutions provider that delivers electric school buses to school districts and fleet providers.
Founded 2018Beverly, United States$75Mlast round Jun 2026 - 20
Crescent Pass EnergyCrescent Pass Energy is a privately held exploration and production company based in Houston, Texas, founded in 2018.Crescent Pass Energy is a privately held exploration and production company based in Houston, Texas, founded in 2018.
Founded 2018Houston, United States$75Mlast round Jan 2019 - 21
TS ConductorTS Conductor, based in Huntington Beach, California, is a manufacturer of advanced electric power lines aimed at modernizing the global energy grid.TS Conductor, based in Huntington Beach, California, is a manufacturer of advanced electric power lines aimed at modernizing the global energy grid.
Founded 2018Huntington Beach, United States$60Mlast round Jul 2024 - 22
QuartuxQuartux designs build and operate energy storage systems with intelligent software.Quartux designs build and operate energy storage systems with intelligent software.
Founded 2018Anzures, Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico$50Mlast round Dec 2025 - 23
Caban SystemsCaban Systems designs a software enabled energy storage solution for telecom infrastructure providers worldwide.Caban Systems designs a software enabled energy storage solution for telecom infrastructure providers worldwide.
Founded 2018Burlingame, United States$50Mlast round Apr 2025 - 24
OverstoryOverstory is a software company that applies AI to satellite imagery to provide vegetation intelligence, planet tech, and Forestry.Overstory is a software company that applies AI to satellite imagery to provide vegetation intelligence, planet tech, and Forestry.
Founded 2018Amsterdam, Netherlands$43Mlast round Nov 2025 - 25
VeremarkVeremark is a global B2B background screening and reference checking platform founded in 2018.Veremark is a global B2B background screening and reference checking platform founded in 2018.
Founded 2018London, United Kingdom$39Mlast round May 2026 - 26
GreenjoulesGreenjoules Pvt Ltd is a pioneering deep-tech biorefinery based in Chakan, Pune, India, founded in 2018.Greenjoules Pvt Ltd is a pioneering deep-tech biorefinery based in Chakan, Pune, India, founded in 2018.
Founded 2018Khed, India$33Mlast round Nov 2026 - 27
EvotrexEvotrex Zrt is an indoor tracking instrument designed to provide indoor localization technology.Evotrex Zrt is an indoor tracking instrument designed to provide indoor localization technology.
Founded 2018United States$32Mlast round Jun 2026 - 28Wuhan Glenro Intelligent TechnologyGlenro provides precision motion control, power grid intelligent sensing, and laser micro-nano manufacturing.
Glenro provides precision motion control, power grid intelligent sensing, and laser micro-nano manufacturing.
Founded 2018Wuhan$29Mlast round Mar 2026 - 29
AmpecoAMPECO is a global software platform provider based in Sofia, Bulgaria, specializing in white-label EV charging management solutions.AMPECO is a global software platform provider based in Sofia, Bulgaria, specializing in white-label EV charging management solutions.
Founded 2018Sofia, Bulgaria$26Mlast round Nov 2024 - 30
Sharing EnergyProviding Share Denki, PV systems without any initial cost and reasonable service fee.Providing Share Denki, PV systems without any initial cost and reasonable service fee.
Founded 2018Minato, Japan$26Mlast round Apr 2026 - 31
AnaphiteAnaphite is a technology company based in Bristol, specializing in solvent-free, dry coating precursor (DCP®) powders for lithium-ion battery manufacturing.Anaphite is a technology company based in Bristol, specializing in solvent-free, dry coating precursor (DCP®) powders for lithium-ion battery manufacturing.
Founded 2018Bristol, United Kingdom$24Mlast round Apr 2026 - 32
Eatron TechnologiesEatron Technologies is a UK-based B2B technology company founded in 2018, specializing in AI-powered battery optimization software.Eatron Technologies is a UK-based B2B technology company founded in 2018, specializing in AI-powered battery optimization software.
Founded 2018Warwick, United Kingdom$24Mlast round Jan 2024 - 33
PlicoPlico Energy is a community-driven clean energy company based in Western Australia, established in 2018.Plico Energy is a community-driven clean energy company based in Western Australia, established in 2018.
Founded 2018Perth, Australia$23Mlast round Dec 2025 - 34
HeatTransformersHeatTransformers is a Netherlands-based technology company founded in 2018, focused on hybrid and all-electric heat pump solutions.HeatTransformers is a Netherlands-based technology company founded in 2018, focused on hybrid and all-electric heat pump solutions.
Founded 2018Woerden, Netherlands$16Mlast round Apr 2023 - 35
Offgrid Energy LabsSustainable, safe & cost-efficient battery technology.Sustainable, safe & cost-efficient battery technology.
Founded 2018India$15Mlast round Sept 2025 - 36
Darcy SolutionsDarcy Solutions is a renewable energy equipment manufacturer and geothermal technology company founded in 2018.Darcy Solutions is a renewable energy equipment manufacturer and geothermal technology company founded in 2018.
Founded 2018New Brighton, United States$15Mlast round Aug 2026 - 37Sanyi Hi-TechSanyi Hi-Tech is a manufacturer of graphite sagger crucibles, focusing on the field of new materials for lithium batteries.
Sanyi Hi-Tech is a manufacturer of graphite sagger crucibles, focusing on the field of new materials for lithium batteries.
Founded 2018Baoji$15Mlast round Apr 2023 - 38
VersogenVersogen is a private cleantech company based in Delaware, focused on developing anion exchange membrane (AEM) electrolyzer technology for producing low-cost grVersogen is a private cleantech company based in Delaware, focused on developing anion exchange membrane (AEM) electrolyzer technology for producing low-cost gr
Founded 2018Wilmington, United States$15Mlast round May 2022 - 39
DynelectroDynelectro is a Danish deep-tech innovation firm and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) focused on advanced solid oxide electrolysis (SOE) technology for proDynelectro is a Danish deep-tech innovation firm and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) focused on advanced solid oxide electrolysis (SOE) technology for pro
Founded 2018Copenhagen, Denmark$12Mlast round Jul 2024 - 40
FESCO EnergyFESCO Energy designs and maintains energy solutions for federal and commercial customers.FESCO Energy designs and maintains energy solutions for federal and commercial customers.
Founded 2018Frederick, United States$12Mlast round Jun 2023 - 41
Blue World TechnologiesBlue World Technologies is a developer and manufacturer of high-efficiency methanol fuel cell components and systems.Blue World Technologies is a developer and manufacturer of high-efficiency methanol fuel cell components and systems.
Founded 2018Aalborg, Denmark$12Mlast round Dec 2023 - 42
SoelectSoelect provides engineering solutions and develops solid-state battery components for electric vehicles, power tools, and electronics.Soelect provides engineering solutions and develops solid-state battery components for electric vehicles, power tools, and electronics.
Founded 2018Greensboro, United States$11Mlast round Feb 2022 - 43
SmartD TechnologiesSmartD Technologies is a Montreal-based power electronics company founded in 2018.SmartD Technologies is a Montreal-based power electronics company founded in 2018.
Founded 2018Montreal, Canada$10Mlast round Apr 2024 - 44
Nithio HoldingsNithio Holdings a Washington, DC-based energy finance company focused on the off-grid sector in Africa.Nithio Holdings a Washington, DC-based energy finance company focused on the off-grid sector in Africa.
Founded 2018Washington, United States$10Mlast round Jan 2024 - 45
EcoJoule EnergyEcoJoule Energy provides innovative, next-generation power management products and software.EcoJoule Energy provides innovative, next-generation power management products and software.
Founded 2018Loganholme, Australia$9.5Mlast round Mar 2025 - 46
novosoundNovosound is a Scottish technology company founded in 2018, specializing in the design and manufacture of innovative ultrasound sensors.Novosound is a Scottish technology company founded in 2018, specializing in the design and manufacture of innovative ultrasound sensors.
Founded 2018Newhouse, United Kingdom$8.7Mlast round Sept 2026 - 47
EnerpolyEnerpoly is a next-generation energy storage technology company pioneering the zinc-ion battery chemistry.Enerpoly is a next-generation energy storage technology company pioneering the zinc-ion battery chemistry.
Founded 2018Stockholm, Sweden$8.4Mlast round Dec 2023 - 48
IntellihubIntellihub is committed to providing consistent quality metering services.Intellihub is committed to providing consistent quality metering services.
Founded 2018Sydney, Australia$6.5Mlast round Dec 2023 - 49
EQONEQON is a cleantech company based in Stavanger, Norway, founded in 2018.EQON is a cleantech company based in Stavanger, Norway, founded in 2018.
Founded 2018Stavanger, Norway$6.3Mlast round Jun 2026 - 50
RePurpose EnergyRePurpose Energy reuses electric vehicle batteries to create lower-cost, more sustainable "second life" solar energy storage systems.RePurpose Energy reuses electric vehicle batteries to create lower-cost, more sustainable "second life" solar energy storage systems.
Founded 2018Fairfield, United States$6.3Mlast round Mar 2026
Arvada, United States
Amstelveen, Netherlands
Toronto, Canada
China
Cardiff, Australia
Lugano, Switzerland
Ludwigsburg, Germany
Zirovnica, Slovenia
Anzures, Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico
London, United Kingdom
Khed, India
Sofia, Bulgaria
Minato, Japan
Copenhagen, Denmark
Stockholm, Sweden
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