# Top 15 Energy Startups in Melbourne by Funding (2026)

> The 15 best-funded energy startups in Melbourne, ranked by total funding raised: $1.7B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

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

- 1 [**Akaysha Energy** Akaysha Energy offers full-cycle development for projects including Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and renewable energy.](https://millionrounds.com/company/akaysha-energy) Akaysha Energy offers full-cycle development for projects including Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and renewable energy. *Founded* 2021 Melbourne, Australia **$1.5B** last round Oct 2026
- 2 [**Amber Electric** Amber Electric provides electricity plans based on wholesale energy prices with usage charges linked to market rates.](https://millionrounds.com/company/amber-electric) Amber Electric provides electricity plans based on wholesale energy prices with usage charges linked to market rates. *Founded* - Melbourne, Australia **$56M** last round Sept 2026
- 3 [**Relectrify** Relectrify develops advanced battery control solutions, which increase the lifetime and reduce the cost of battery storage systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/relectrify) Relectrify develops advanced battery control solutions, which increase the lifetime and reduce the cost of battery storage systems. *Founded* 2015 Melbourne, Australia **$33M** last round Oct 2025
- 4 [**HAMR Energy** Hydrogen assisted molecular recycling (HAMR) allows waste to be converted into chemicals for building products and fuels.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hamr-energy) Hydrogen assisted molecular recycling (HAMR) allows waste to be converted into chemicals for building products and fuels. *Founded* 2020 Melbourne, Australia **$32M** last round Jul 2026
- 5 [**GreenSync** GreenSync is a global energy-tech company that connects energy resources to create dynamic grids.](https://millionrounds.com/company/greensync) GreenSync is a global energy-tech company that connects energy resources to create dynamic grids. *Founded* 2010 Melbourne, Australia **$22M** last round Jan 2024
- 6 [**Padthaway Resources** Padthaway Resources is an Aboriginal-owned fuel logistics and distribution company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/padthaway-resources) Padthaway Resources is an Aboriginal-owned fuel logistics and distribution company. *Founded* - Melbourne, Australia **$4.5M** last round Jun 2026
- 7 [**Conry Tech** Conry Tech is a Melbourne-based climate tech hardware manufacturer founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/conry-tech) Conry Tech is a Melbourne-based climate tech hardware manufacturer founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 Melbourne, Australia **$3.5M** last round Oct 2025
- 8 [**Momentum Energy** Momentum Energy is an energy provider retailing electricity in VIC, NSW, SA, QLD, and the Bass Straight Islands, and natural gas in VIC.](https://millionrounds.com/company/momentum-energy) Momentum Energy is an energy provider retailing electricity in VIC, NSW, SA, QLD, and the Bass Straight Islands, and natural gas in VIC. *Founded* 2002 Melbourne, Australia **$3.1M** last round Mar 2008
- 9 [**Voltavate** Voltavate is dedicated to driving innovation in battery technology to support the global transition towards sustainable energy solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/voltavate) Voltavate is dedicated to driving innovation in battery technology to support the global transition towards sustainable energy solutions. *Founded* - Melbourne, Australia **$3.1M** last round Apr 2026
- 10 [**Termina** Termina is associated with two distinct platforms.](https://millionrounds.com/company/termina) Termina is associated with two distinct platforms. *Founded* 2020 Melbourne, Australia **$3.0M** last round Jun 2025
- 11 [**Phnxx** PHNXX is a Melbourne-based startup founded in 2022 that specializes in modular off-grid solar and battery systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/phnxx) PHNXX is a Melbourne-based startup founded in 2022 that specializes in modular off-grid solar and battery systems. *Founded* 2022 Melbourne, Australia **$1.8M** last round Mar 2025
- 12 [**MetroElectro** MetroElectro is a renewable energy startup based in Sydney and Melbourne, founded in 2024 by Lloyd Heinrich.](https://millionrounds.com/company/metroelectro) MetroElectro is a renewable energy startup based in Sydney and Melbourne, founded in 2024 by Lloyd Heinrich. *Founded* - Melbourne, Australia **$1.0M** last round Nov 2025
- 13 [**CORE Markets** CORE Markets connects sustainability teams, wholesale market participants and project developers with live carbon and clean energy markets.](https://millionrounds.com/company/core-markets) CORE Markets connects sustainability teams, wholesale market participants and project developers with live carbon and clean energy markets. *Founded* 2018 Melbourne, Australia **$566K** last round Jan 2020
- 14 [**Southern Green Gas** Southern Green Gas is an Australian clean energy and carbon-capture company dedicated to developing Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/southern-green-gas) Southern Green Gas is an Australian clean energy and carbon-capture company dedicated to developing Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology. *Founded* 2018 Melbourne, Australia **$436K** last round Sept 2020
- 15 [**Gridmo** # Run grid code studies in a click A software platform for running power system studies in line with local grid code requirements.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gridmo) # Run grid code studies in a click A software platform for running power system studies in line with local grid code requirements. *Founded* 2023 Melbourne, Australia **$319K** last round Oct 2023

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

**Rounds we track** source: Millionrounds

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