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The global energy sector is home to 64 unicorn startups, spanning from battery manufacturing to clean energy finance. These companies are developing everything from electric vehicle batteries to AI-powered data centers.

China's Envision Group leads the pack with a $21B valuation for its work in energy internet services. Sweden's Northvolt has attracted $13.8B in funding to manufacture batteries for electric vehicles.

Below is the full list of 64 Energy unicorn startups at this time.

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Envision Group creates green technology solutions designed to accelerate the global transition to net zero. They build and operate smart wind turbines and energy storage systems, alongside producing AIoT-powered batteries and a leading operating system for managing renewable energy assets.

Valuation$21B
HeadquartersShanghai, Shanghai, China
Year Founded2007
FoundersAllan To, Lei Zhang
Funding Amount$2B
Company SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries B
Top InvestorsGIC, HSG, Primavera Capital Group

GAC Aion New Energy Automobile builds a line of electric vehicles and related new energy services. They are focused on developing a complete ecosystem for EV owners, from manufacturing to energy solutions.

Valuation$14B
HeadquartersGuangzhou, Guangdong, China
Year Founded2017
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Funding AmountCN¥18.3B
Company SizeNo Data
Last Funding StatusSeries A
Top InvestorsGoldStone Investment, Yingke Capital, Shenzhen Capital Group, China Southern Power Grid, Guangzhou Automobile Group

GoodLeap built a financial technology platform that makes sustainable home upgrades more accessible for homeowners. They partner with contractors to offer flexible, point-of-sale financing for projects like solar installations and energy-efficient improvements.

Valuation$12B (Joined October 2021)
HeadquartersSan Francisco, California, United States
Year Founded2003
FoundersHayes Barnard, Jason Walker, Matt Dawson
Funding Amount$1.2B
Company SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsMubadala Capital Ventures, WestCap, Stephens Group, New Enterprise Associates, BDT & MSD Partners

Northvolt develops and manufactures sustainable lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, industrial systems, and energy storage. They are focused on establishing a new standard for battery production with a strong emphasis on clean energy and recycling.

Valuation$12B
HeadquartersStockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Year Founded2016
FoundersHarald Mix, Nikolai V Gourine, Paolo Cerruti, Peter Carlsson
Funding Amount$13.8B
Company SizeEnterprise Organization (5,001+)
Last Funding StatusPrivate Equity
Top InvestorsBlackRock, European Investment Bank, Bpifrance, BNP Paribas, Goldman Sachs

Crusoe Energy Systems builds and operates specialized data centers for AI and high-performance computing. They power their infrastructure by capturing otherwise wasted energy, like flared gas, to offer low-cost and climate-friendly computation.

Valuation$10B
HeadquartersDenver, Colorado, United States
Year Founded2018
FoundersChase Lochmiller, Cully Cavness
Funding Amount$3.9B
Company SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries E
Top InvestorsValor Equity Partners, Mubadala Capital, NVIDIA, Lowercarbon Capital, Franklin Templeton

AESC develops and manufactures high-performance lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. They are known for producing safe and efficient battery technology that helps accelerate the global transition to clean energy.

Valuation$10B
HeadquartersSagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan
Year Founded2007
Founders
Funding Amount$1.4B
Company SizeEnterprise Organization (5,001+)
Last Funding StatusCorporate Round
Top InvestorsSumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, National Wealth Fund, European Commission, Nissan Motor

Octopus Energy Group develops technology to power the global transition to affordable, green energy. They supply renewable energy directly to millions of customers and license their proprietary technology platform, Kraken, to other energy companies around the world.

Valuation$9B
HeadquartersLondon, England, United Kingdom
Year Founded2015
FoundersGreg Jackson, James Eddison, Stuart Jackson
Funding Amount$2.9B
Company SizeEnterprise Organization (5,001+)
Last Funding StatusPrivate Equity
Top InvestorsGeneration Investment Management, Galvanize Climate Solutions, Lightrock, Origin Energy, CPP Investments

CALB develops and manufactures lithium-ion batteries and the core materials for new energy technologies. Their products provide power solutions for a wide range of applications, including electric vehicles and large-scale energy storage systems.

Valuation$8B
HeadquartersChangzhou, Zhejiang, China
Year Founded2007
Founders
Funding AmountCN¥12B
Company SizeEnterprise Organization (5,001+)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsYangtze River Xiaomi Industry Fund, Jinyuan Group, HSG, China Insurance Investment Fund, GAC Capital

SVOLT develops and manufactures automotive power batteries and large-scale energy storage systems. The energy tech company provides critical components for the electric vehicle industry and grid-level power solutions.

Valuation$6.51B (Joined June 2020)
HeadquartersChangzhou, Zhejiang, China
Year Founded2018
Founders
Funding AmountCN¥20.8B
Company SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsIDG Capital, Cathay Capital, Shenzhen Capital Group, China Mobile, CDH Investments

Redwood Materials creates a circular supply chain by recycling end-of-life batteries from electric vehicles and consumer electronics. They refine these materials into critical anode and cathode components, helping to build a sustainable and domestic source for US battery manufacturing.

Valuation$6B (Joined July 2021)
HeadquartersCarson City, Nevada, United States
Year Founded2017
FoundersJB Straubel
Funding Amount$4.2B
Company SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries E
Top InvestorsValor Equity Partners, Eclipse Ventures, Amazon, Franklin Templeton, Fidelity

The Remaining 54 Energy Unicorns

The top 10 companies are just part of the story. Founders in the United States and China are leading the charge, with a few others joining from Europe and Asia.

These companies are tackling some of the world's biggest problems, from energy storage to new power sources. Here’s a look at the other startups shaping the future of energy.

Unicorn StartupCountryYear FoundedAmount RaisedValuation
Helion Energy logo Helion EnergyUnited States2013$1B$5.43B
Base Power logo Base PowerUnited States2023$1.3B$4B
Hithium Energy Storage logo Hithium Energy StorageChina2019CN¥6.5B$4B
Aurora Solar logo Aurora SolarUnited States2013$523.5M$4B
ENOVATE Motors logo ENOVATE MotorsChina2015CN¥7.8B$4B
Group14 Technologies logo Group14 TechnologiesUnited States2015$1.2B$3B
Sungrow New Energy logo Sungrow New EnergyChina2014CN¥847M$3B
Gokin Solar logo Gokin SolarChina2019CN¥4.1B$2.88B
Electrify America logo Electrify AmericaUnited States2016$450.7M$2B
Uplight logo UplightUnited States2019$39M$2B
Rad Power Bikes logo Rad Power BikesUnited States2007$329.3M$2B
Arcadia logo ArcadiaUnited States2014$575.5M$2B
Ascend Elements logo Ascend ElementsUnited States2015$1.8B$2B
Enpal logo EnpalGermany2017€4.2B$2B
Beijing Weilan New Energy Technology logo Beijing Weilan New Energy TechnologyChina2016CN¥2.1B$2B
YinLong Group logo YinLong GroupChina2008$432M$2B
SFCC logo SFCCChina2016CN¥5.6B$2B
Astronergy logo AstronergyChina2006CN¥3.9B$1.82B
Fervo Energy logo Fervo EnergyUnited States2017$991.6M$1.4B
OVO Energy logo OVO EnergyUnited Kingdom2009£447M$1.28B
Our Next Energy logo Our Next EnergyUnited States2020$390M$1.2B
Ample logo AmpleUnited States2014$326.9M$1.02B
Commonwealth Fusion Systems logo Commonwealth Fusion SystemsUnited States2017$2.9B$1B
EcoFlow Tech logo EcoFlow TechUnited States2016$114.4M$1B
Form Energy logo Form EnergyUnited States2017$1.6B$1B
Stegra logo StegraSweden2020$10.9B$1B
Svante logo SvanteCanada2007$505.3M$1B
Univers logo UniversSingapore2017$210M$1B
Gradiant logo GradiantUnited States2013$442.4M$1B
Fuse Energy logo Fuse EnergyUnited Kingdom2022$100.7M$1B
24M Technologies logo 24M TechnologiesUnited States2010$184.8M$1B
Radia logo RadiaUnited States2016$100M$1B
Palmetto logo PalmettoUnited States2009$2.2B$1B
1Komma5° logo 1Komma5°Germany2021€652.5M$1B
HIF Global logo HIF GlobalChile2019$480M$1B
Turntide Technologies logo Turntide TechnologiesUnited States2013$491.5M$1B
Ohmium logo OhmiumUnited States2019$297M$1B
Pacific Fusion logo Pacific FusionUnited States2023$900M$1B
TerraPower logo TerraPowerUnited States2006$1.5B$1B
Huasun Energy logo Huasun EnergyChina2020CN¥4.4B$1B
Terawatt Infrastructure logo Terawatt InfrastructureUnited States2018$1.2B$1B
Chint New Energy logo Chint New EnergyChina2009CN¥1.5B$1B
Polarium logo PolariumSweden2015$322.7M$1B
Electric Hydrogen logo Electric HydrogenUnited States2020$798.3M$1B
Teld New Energy logo Teld New EnergyChina2014CN¥2.8B$1B
Amarenco logo AmarencoIreland2013$1.2B$1B
SolarSpace logo SolarSpaceChina2011CN¥3B$1B
Newlink logo NewlinkChina2016$588.6M$1B
TBM logo TBMJapan2011¥22.6B$1B
Clean Planet logo Clean PlanetJapan2012¥2B$1B
Ryefield Energy logo Ryefield EnergyChina2019CN¥2B$1B
LONGi Hydrogen Energy logo LONGi Hydrogen EnergyChina2000CN¥1B$1B
T3 Mobile Travel Services logo T3 Mobile Travel ServicesChina2019CN¥17.5B$1B
Qiyuan Core Power Technology logo Qiyuan Core Power TechnologyChina2020CN¥2.5B$1B

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