The energy storage sector is attracting significant investment across the globe. Companies are developing solutions for everything from residential power to large scale grid projects.
For example, Arevon has raised $3.5 billion for its solar and storage projects. Meanwhile, Group14 Technologies is advancing battery materials with $1.2 billion in funding.
Below is our list of 80 Energy Storage startups worth keeping an eye on.
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| Headquarters | Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden |
| Year Founded | 2022 |
| Founders | Luis Medina Rivas, Martim Perestrelo |
| Funding Amount | $1.5M |
| Startup Size | Founding Team (1-10) |
| Last Funding Status | Pre-Seed |
| Top Investors | Techstars, K Fund, Draper B1, Enzo Ventures, Inclimo Climate Tech Fund |
Base Power pairs residential backup battery systems with its own electricity plans to keep homes running during power outages. This model positions them as a modern energy provider, offering a more reliable and affordable alternative to traditional utilities.
| Headquarters | Austin, Texas, United States |
| Year Founded | 2023 |
| Founders | Zachary Dell |
| Funding Amount | $268M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | Andreessen Horowitz, Valor Equity Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Thrive Capital, Addition |
Unbound Potential develops large-scale energy storage systems for various applications. Their work focuses on providing efficient and scalable battery technology to support the transition to renewable energy.
| Headquarters | Thalwil, Zurich, Switzerland |
| Year Founded | 2023 |
| Founders | Anetta Platek-mielczarek, David Taylor, Emilio Dal Re, Federico Paratore, Pier Giuseppe Rivano |
| Funding Amount | $20.4M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Grant |
| Top Investors | Amazon, Founderful, Zürcher Kantonal Bank, Innosuisse, Kvanted Ventures |
Koolboks develops solar-powered freezers and refrigerators designed to offer continuous cooling. Their technology provides a critical solution for preserving perishable goods like food and medicine in areas with unreliable electricity.
| Headquarters | Rosny-sous-bois, Ile-de-France, France |
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Ayoola Dominic |
| Funding Amount | $15.4M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | Bpifrance, Acumen, Blue Earth Capital, KawiSafi Ventures, Aruwa Capital |
Group14 Technologies creates advanced silicon battery technology for applications ranging from electric vehicles to consumer electronics. Their signature silicon-carbon composite, SCC55™, is designed to replace conventional graphite anodes in lithium-ion batteries for significantly higher energy density and faster charging.
| Headquarters | Woodinville, Washington, United States |
| Year Founded | 2015 |
| Founders | Aaron Feaver, Rick Costantino, Rick Luebbe |
| Funding Amount | $1.2B |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series D |
| Top Investors | Lightrock, OMERS Ventures, Yaletown Partners, Decarbonization Partners, Vsquared Ventures |
BLUETTI builds a range of clean energy storage products, from portable power stations to residential battery backup systems. Their technology provides reliable power for off-grid living, outdoor activities, and emergency home use.
| Headquarters | Chino, California, United States |
| Year Founded | 2019 |
| Founders | James Ray, Wonder Law |
| Funding Amount | $24.1M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Product Crowdfunding |
| Top Investors | — |
XL Batteries builds organic flow batteries designed for large-scale energy storage on the power grid. Their technology aims to significantly reduce costs, making renewable energy sources like wind and solar more reliable and widespread.
| Headquarters | Brooklyn, New York, United States |
| Year Founded | 2019 |
| Founders | Thomas Sisto |
| Funding Amount | $25.4M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | National Science Foundation, Third Derivative, SIP Global Partners, Catalus Capital, Xerox Venture Capital |
Pure Lithium manufactures a new generation of lithium metal batteries designed to be clean, sustainable, and cost-effective. Their technology provides a powerful rechargeable battery solution for the renewable energy and industrial manufacturing sectors.
| Headquarters | Charlestown, Massachusetts, United States |
| Year Founded | 2020 |
| Founders | Donald Sadoway, Emilie Bodoin |
| Funding Amount | $30.3M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Grant |
| Top Investors | US Department of Energy, Oxy Low Carbon Ventures, WS Investment Company, Sailingstone Capital Partners, Ivanhoe Capital |
Arevon develops, builds, and operates large-scale solar and energy storage projects across the United States. They partner with utilities, businesses, and communities to deliver clean, reliable power from renewable sources.
| Headquarters | Scottsdale, Arizona, United States |
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | $3.5B |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Undisclosed |
| Top Investors | CIBC, Wells Fargo, Royal Bank of Canada, National Bank of Canada, Commerzbank |
Verlume develops intelligent energy management and storage technologies for the offshore energy industry. Their flagship subsea battery system, Halo, provides a reliable, clean power source for decarbonizing underwater operations.
| Headquarters | Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom |
| Year Founded | 2013 |
| Founders | Richard Knox |
| Funding Amount | £13.8M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Grant |
| Top Investors | Par Equity, Scottish Enterprise, Scottish National Investment Bank, Scottish Government, The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership |
70 Additional Energy Storage Startups Worth Following
Our top ten picks are just the beginning of the story. Many more companies are tackling the challenge of energy storage, from recent startups to established players.
Together, they have raised tens of billions of dollars for their work. Here is a broader look at the companies pushing the industry forward.