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Top 7 CleanTech Unicorn Companies in 2023

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The CleanTech industry is filled with successful companies that have raised millions of dollars in VC funding that came from some of the top investors in the world.

Many of these successes have turned into unicorns — private companies worth over $1 billion.

If you want to build the next unicorn in the CleanTech space, these 7 companies should be your inspiration.

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1) Northvolt

Northvolt

Northvolt delivers clean energy by developing and recycling sustainable batteries for renewable power storage.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $9.08B (June 2019)
  • Country: Sweden
  • City: Stockholm
  • Started in: 2016
  • Founders: Paolo Cerruti, Peter Carlsson
  • Number of employees: 1,000-5,000
  • Funding: $6,162.15M
  • Funding rounds: 9
  • Number of investors: 47

You can find their website here.

2) Beta Technologies

Beta Technologies

Beta Technologies creates electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft as well as charging pad systems.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $2.40B (April 2022)
  • Country: United States
  • State: Vermont
  • City: South Burlington
  • Started in: 2017
  • Founders: Kyle Clark
  • Number of employees: 251-500
  • Funding: $886.00M
  • Funding rounds: 3
  • Number of investors: 4

You can find their website here.

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3) Prometheus

Prometheus

Prometheus Fuels is an American energy startup that is working to create commercially viable fuels.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $1.50B (September 2021)
  • Country: United States
  • State: California
  • City: San Mateo
  • Started in: 2018
  • Founders: Rob McGinnis
  • Number of employees: 1-10
  • Funding: $0.15M
  • Funding rounds: 3
  • Number of investors: 7

You can find their website here.

4) First Mode

First Mode

First Mode assists governments, businesses, and individuals in identifying and replacing equipment that emits glasshouse gases.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $1.50B (December 2022)
  • Country: United States
  • State: Washington
  • City: Seattle
  • Started in: 2018
  • Founders: Joshua Weiss, Krunal Desai, Maggie Scholtz, Rhae Adams, Riley Chapin
  • Number of employees: 251-500
  • Funding: $8.75M
  • Funding rounds: 2
  • Number of investors: 2

You can find their website here.

5) Arcadia

Arcadia

Arcadia is a climate software and data company specialising in grid decarbonization.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $1.48B (May 2022)
  • Country: United States
  • State: District of Columbia
  • City: Washington
  • Started in: 2014
  • Founders: Kiran Bhatraju, Ryan Nesbitt
  • Number of employees: 501-1000
  • Funding: $495.50M
  • Funding rounds: 10
  • Number of investors: 34

You can find their website here.

6) Rad Power Bikes

Rad Power Bikes

The largest electric bike company in North America. Red Power Bikes is making transportation more environmentally friendly, enjoyable, and accessible to all.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $1.40B (October 2021)
  • Country: United States
  • State: Washington
  • City: Seattle
  • Started in: 2007
  • Founders: Mike Radenbaugh, Tyler Collins
  • Number of employees: 501-1000
  • Funding: $329.32M
  • Funding rounds: 5
  • Number of investors: 8

You can find their website here.

7) Turntide Technologies

Turntide Technologies

Turntide Technologies creates an electric motor system that reduces energy consumption.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $1.00B (June 2022)
  • Country: United States
  • State: California
  • City: Sunnyvale
  • Started in: 2013
  • Founders: Mark Johnston, Piyush Desai, Ryan Morris, Trevor Creary
  • Number of employees: 101-250
  • Funding: $491.53M
  • Funding rounds: 10
  • Number of investors: 18

You can find their website here.

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