# Top 20 Energy Startups in Los Angeles by Funding (2026)

> The 20 best-funded energy startups in Los Angeles, ranked by total funding raised: $5.6B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/energy-startups-los-angeles (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**EVgo** EVgo provides fast charging networks for private and public electric vehicles.](https://millionrounds.com/company/evgo) EVgo provides fast charging networks for private and public electric vehicles. *Founded* 2010 Los Angeles, United States **$2.5B** last round Jul 2025
- 2 [**Valar Atomics** Valar Atomics is a U.S.-based advanced nuclear energy startup founded in 2023 and headquartered in El Segundo, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/valar-atomics) Valar Atomics is a U.S.-based advanced nuclear energy startup founded in 2023 and headquartered in El Segundo, California. *Founded* 2023 El Segundo, United States **$1.6B** last round Aug 2026
- 3 [**California Resources** California Resources is an oil and natural gas company that focuses on energy transition in the sector.](https://millionrounds.com/company/california-resources) California Resources is an oil and natural gas company that focuses on energy transition in the sector. *Founded* 2014 Los Angeles, United States **$550M** last round Jun 2026
- 4 [**Kior** At home Medical Grade Laser Hair Removal Machine.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kior) At home Medical Grade Laser Hair Removal Machine. *Founded* 2007 Pasadena, United States **$299M** last round Oct 2013
- 5 [**SolarReserve** SolarReserve, a venture-backed renewable energy company, focuses on advanced solar thermal storage technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/solarreserve) SolarReserve, a venture-backed renewable energy company, focuses on advanced solar thermal storage technology. *Founded* 2007 Santa Monica, United States **$182M** last round Oct 2011
- 6 [**Heliogen** Heliogen is a renewable energy technology company unlocking the power of sunlight to replace fossil fuels.](https://millionrounds.com/company/heliogen) Heliogen is a renewable energy technology company unlocking the power of sunlight to replace fossil fuels. *Founded* 2013 Pasadena, United States **$165M** last round Dec 2021
- 7 [**Reflect Orbital** Reflect Orbital is an American space technology company founded in 2021 and based in Hawthorne, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/reflect-orbital) Reflect Orbital is an American space technology company founded in 2021 and based in Hawthorne, California. *Founded* 2021 Los Angeles, United States **$94M** last round Nov 2026
- 8 [**Bluecore Energy** Bluecore Energy designs and builds compact, zero-emission small modular nuclear reactors on floating barges.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bluecore-energy) Bluecore Energy designs and builds compact, zero-emission small modular nuclear reactors on floating barges. *Founded* - Long Beach, United States **$69M** last round Sept 2026
- 9 [**Critical Loop** Critical Loop is an energy technology company based in Long Beach, California, founded in 2023.](https://millionrounds.com/company/critical-loop) Critical Loop is an energy technology company based in Long Beach, California, founded in 2023. *Founded* 2023 Long Beach, United States **$38M** last round Apr 2026
- 10 [**NuCube Energy** We are an innovative company that will transform how nuclear fission is used to power our society.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nucube-energy) We are an innovative company that will transform how nuclear fission is used to power our society. *Founded* 2023 Pasadena, United States **$29M** last round Jul 2026
- 11 [**Coast Energy** Coast Energy is a commercial and industrial solar energy firm based in El Segundo, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/coast-energy) Coast Energy is a commercial and industrial solar energy firm based in El Segundo, California. *Founded* 2021 El Segundo, United States **$21M** last round May 2025
- 12 [**Chargie** Chargie is a provider of reliable electric vehicle charging solutions for commercial buildings, communities, and the growing EV drivers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/chargie) Chargie is a provider of reliable electric vehicle charging solutions for commercial buildings, communities, and the growing EV drivers. *Founded* 2019 Culver City, United States **$9.3M** last round Oct 2024
- 13 [**CZero** Frictionless, carbon-neutral distribution for food and technology businesses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/czero) Frictionless, carbon-neutral distribution for food and technology businesses. *Founded* 2022 Culver City, United States **$5.5M** last round Sept 2024
- 14 [**Morpho Energy** Morpho Energy is a renewable energy company based in El Segundo, California, founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/morpho-energy) Morpho Energy is a renewable energy company based in El Segundo, California, founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 El Segundo, United States **$5.0M** last round Sept 2022
- 15 [**Thiozen** Thiozen develops novel hydrogen gas production technology designed to reduce greenhouse gases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/thiozen) Thiozen develops novel hydrogen gas production technology designed to reduce greenhouse gases. *Founded* 2020 Pasadena, United States **$3.2M** last round Apr 2024
- 16 [**Maglut Heavy Industries** We’re rebuilding America’s rare earth engine.](https://millionrounds.com/company/maglut-heavy-industries) We’re rebuilding America’s rare earth engine. *Founded* - Long Beach, United States **$3.1M** last round Aug 2026
- 17 [**GreenRay Solar** GreenRay Solar develops a plug and play AC solar panel, simplifying and reducing the cost in solar power usage.](https://millionrounds.com/company/greenray-solar) GreenRay Solar develops a plug and play AC solar panel, simplifying and reducing the cost in solar power usage. *Founded* 2006 Los Angeles, United States **$2.0M** last round Jul 2009
- 18 [**Element 16 Technologies** Element 16 Technologies is a cleantech company based in Southern California, founded in April 2016.](https://millionrounds.com/company/element-16-technologies) Element 16 Technologies is a cleantech company based in Southern California, founded in April 2016. *Founded* 2016 Glendale, United States **$1.4M** last round Aug 2021
- 19 [**Lookin Inc.** Lookin develops terahertz scanners for high-throughput and high-sensitivity material characterization and quality control.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lookin-inc) Lookin develops terahertz scanners for high-throughput and high-sensitivity material characterization and quality control. *Founded* 2019 Los Angeles, United States **$1.1M** last round Aug 2024
- 20 [**GridNex AI** AI-Powered Smart Grid Solutions & Energy Optimization Platforms | Powering a Sustainable Future.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gridnex-ai) AI-Powered Smart Grid Solutions & Energy Optimization Platforms | Powering a Sustainable Future. *Founded* - Los Angeles, United States **$190K** last round Jul 2025

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

**Rounds we track** source: Millionrounds

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