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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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Tether builds an AI platform that turns parked electric vehicles into a massive, distributed battery. Their technology helps balance the energy grid by intelligently managing when EVs charge and discharge power.

HeadquartersStockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Year Founded2022
FoundersLuis Medina Rivas, Martim Perestrelo
Funding Amount$1.5M
Startup SizeFounding Team (1-10)
Last Funding StatusPre-Seed
Top InvestorsTechstars, 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.

HeadquartersAustin, Texas, United States
Year Founded2023
FoundersZachary Dell
Funding Amount$268M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries B
Top InvestorsAndreessen 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.

HeadquartersThalwil, Zurich, Switzerland
Year Founded2023
FoundersAnetta Platek-mielczarek, David Taylor, Emilio Dal Re, Federico Paratore, Pier Giuseppe Rivano
Funding Amount$20.4M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusGrant
Top InvestorsAmazon, 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.

HeadquartersRosny-sous-bois, Ile-de-France, France
Year Founded2018
FoundersAyoola Dominic
Funding Amount$15.4M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries A
Top InvestorsBpifrance, 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.

HeadquartersWoodinville, Washington, United States
Year Founded2015
FoundersAaron Feaver, Rick Costantino, Rick Luebbe
Funding Amount$1.2B
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries D
Top InvestorsLightrock, 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.

HeadquartersChino, California, United States
Year Founded2019
FoundersJames Ray, Wonder Law
Funding Amount$24.1M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusProduct Crowdfunding
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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.

HeadquartersBrooklyn, New York, United States
Year Founded2019
FoundersThomas Sisto
Funding Amount$25.4M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeed
Top InvestorsNational 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.

HeadquartersCharlestown, Massachusetts, United States
Year Founded2020
FoundersDonald Sadoway, Emilie Bodoin
Funding Amount$30.3M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusGrant
Top InvestorsUS 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.

HeadquartersScottsdale, Arizona, United States
Year Founded2017
Founders
Funding Amount$3.5B
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusUndisclosed
Top InvestorsCIBC, 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.

HeadquartersAberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
Year Founded2013
FoundersRichard Knox
Funding Amount£13.8M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusGrant
Top InvestorsPar 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.

StartupMain IndustryYear FoundedAmount RaisedLast Funding Round
ENGIE North America logo ENGIE North AmericaEnergy1981$1BDebt Financing
Terra One logo Terra OneHardware2021$157MDebt Financing
Natron Energy logo Natron EnergyHardware2012$352.6MVenture Round
Mercuria logo MercuriaEnergy2004$15.4BDebt Financing
WAAT logo WAATMobility2018$130MVenture Round
Nanoramic Laboratories logo Nanoramic LaboratoriesManufacturing2009$130.1MVenture Round
Instagrid logo InstagridHardware2018$124.9MSeries C
ICE Thermal Harvesting logo ICE Thermal HarvestingEnergy2021$151.7MDebt Financing
Form Energy logo Form EnergyHardware2017$1.6BDebt Financing
Ascend Elements logo Ascend ElementsManufacturing2015$1.8BSecondary Market
24M Technologies logo 24M TechnologiesHardware2010$184.8MSeries H
Hydrostor logo HydrostorEnergy2010$2.3BDebt Financing
Voltfang logo VoltfangHardware2021$29.1MSeries B
Ample logo AmpleMobility2014$326.9MGrant
EnergySage logo EnergySageEnergy2009$7MGrant
1Komma5° logo 1Komma5°Mobility2021$652.5MVenture Round
FlexGen logo FlexGenHardware2009$357.5MDebt Financing
Blue Frontier logo Blue FrontierRetail2017$38.1MSeries A
Qcells logo QcellsHardware1999$162.2MDebt Financing
ElectricFish logo ElectricFishMobility2019$2.7MSeed
Akaysha Energy logo Akaysha EnergyHardware2021A$1.2BDebt Financing
florrent logo florrentEnergy2020$17.4MSeed
Pine Gate Renewables logo Pine Gate RenewablesEnergy2014$2BPrivate Equity
Swift Current Energy logo Swift Current EnergyEnergy2016$1.6BDebt Financing
Brill Power logo Brill PowerHardware2016$10.6MSeries A
Exowatt logo ExowattAI2023$90MDebt Financing
Hithium Energy Storage logo Hithium Energy StorageManufacturing2019CN¥6.5BPrivate Equity
Caban Systems logo Caban SystemsHardware2018$136MPrivate Equity
Powin Energy logo Powin EnergyHardware2010$360MDebt Financing
AESC logo AESCMobility2007$1.4BGrant
Sonnen logo SonnenHardware2010$169.2MSeries E
Bolt.Earth logo Bolt.EarthMobility2017$29MSeries A
Matter logo MatterMobility2019$26.9MSeries B
VoltStorage logo VoltStorageHardware2016$68.8MDebt Financing
Magenta Mobility logo Magenta MobilityMobility2018$69.8MSeries B
Aypa Power logo Aypa PowerEnergy2016$2.7BDebt Financing
terralayr logo terralayrHardware2022$97MVenture Round
e-Zinc logo e-ZincEnergy2012$73.2MSeries A
Altris logo AltrisHardware2017$32MSeries B
Endua logo EnduaEnergy2021$12.5MGrant
Offgrid Energy Labs logo Offgrid Energy LabsEnergy2018$15MSeries A
Xbattery Energy logo Xbattery EnergyHardware2024$2.6MSeed
Zendure logo ZendureEnvironment2017€15.7MSeries A
RP Global logo RP GlobalEnergy1984€480MPrivate Equity
ICODOS logo ICODOSManufacturing2022€2MPre-Seed
Fusebox Energy logo Fusebox EnergyEnergy2014€6.7MVenture Round
Erco Energía logo Erco EnergíaMobility2012$37MSeries B
ENGYcell logo ENGYcellEnergy€472.8kPre-Seed
Ryse Energy logo Ryse EnergyEnergy2019$15MPrivate Equity
AMPHERR logo AMPHERRHardware2022$3MSeries A
Reefilla logo ReefillaMobility2021$5.5MSeed
Mine Storage logo Mine StorageEnergy2020$20MVenture Round
Ryefield Energy logo Ryefield EnergyEnergy2019CN¥2BDebt Financing
CYTOK® hydrogen pirates® logo CYTOK® hydrogen pirates®Energy2023$717.1kUndisclosed
Huakong Power logo Huakong PowerEnergy2020CN¥5BVenture Round
Fundeen logo FundeenEnergy2017$1.1MDebt Financing
EnergyIntel logo EnergyIntelEnergy2006$10.6MSeed
Systems Sunlight logo Systems SunlightHardware1994€275MDebt Financing
Cartesian logo CartesianEnvironment2023NOK31MSeed
C2C NewCap logo C2C NewCapEnergy2014$1.6MVenture Round
Teraloop logo TeraloopEnergy2014€2.4MConvertible Note
Alelion Energy Systems logo Alelion Energy SystemsHardware2006€7.9MDebt Financing
AgeVolt logo AgeVoltEnergy2019€600kVenture Round
Scientic logo ScienticEnergy2020CN¥100MSeries A
i-TES srl logo i-TES srlEnergy2016€1.4MVenture Round
The Heat Vault logo The Heat VaultEnterprise2021£374kEquity Crowdfunding
FUERGY logo FUERGYAI2018€16MVenture Round
AZR logo AZRMobility2019$250kPre-Seed
RWE logo RWEEnergy1898
Stadtwerke Münster logo Stadtwerke MünsterEnergy1901

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