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The renewable energy industry is home to 28 unicorn startups. These companies cover a wide range of areas, from developing new energy sources to creating more efficient supply chains.

China's Envision Group leads the sector with a valuation of $21B. In the US, battery recycler Redwood Materials has raised $4.2B to build a circular supply chain.

Below is the full list of 28 Renewable Energy unicorn startups at this time.

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Envision Group builds technology for the future of renewable energy, producing everything from smart wind turbines to large scale battery storage. They are widely recognized for their AIoT platform, EnOS™, which helps manage and optimize clean energy assets around the world.

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

GoodLeap operates a financial technology platform connecting homeowners with financing for sustainable home upgrades. Their technology provides contractors with a point-of-sale tool to offer loan options for projects focused on energy efficiency.

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

Octopus Energy Group develops clean energy technology to provide green power solutions directly to consumers. They focus on using this technology to make the transition to renewable energy cheaper and simpler for households and businesses.

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

Redwood Materials recycles end-of-life batteries from sources like electric vehicles and consumer electronics to produce essential battery components. They are creating a closed-loop domestic supply chain that returns valuable metals back into U.S. 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

Helion Energy develops fusion power technology to provide a new source of clean electricity. They are working to build the world's first fusion power plant, aiming to generate abundant, zero-carbon energy.

Valuation$5.43B (Joined November 2021)
HeadquartersEverett, Washington, United States
Year Founded2013
FoundersChris Pihl, David Kirtley, George Votroubek, John Slough
Funding Amount$1B
Company SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries F
Top InvestorsMithril Capital Management, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Sam Altman, SoftBank Vision Fund, Y Combinator

Aurora Solar builds a software platform that gives solar professionals the tools to design and sell solar installations remotely. Their platform uses data and aerial imagery to create accurate designs and sales proposals, significantly speeding up the process for installers.

Valuation$4B (Joined May 2021)
HeadquartersSan Francisco, California, United States
Year Founded2013
FoundersChristopher Hopper, Samuel Adeyemo
Funding Amount$523.5M
Company SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries D
Top InvestorsCoatue, Energize Capital, Pear VC, ICONIQ Growth, Lux Capital

Sungrow New Energy provides a smart operations and maintenance platform for renewable energy plants. Their software supports the full lifecycle management of solar farms, wind power stations, and energy storage systems.

Valuation$3B
HeadquartersHefei, Anhui, China
Year Founded2014
Founders
Funding AmountCN¥847M
Company SizeNo Data
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsCCB Investments, ICBC Investment, Anhui Tieji Xinneng Equity Investment, Zhejiang Fuzhe Fuchuang Equity Investment

Gokin Solar develops and manufactures high-efficiency, large-size photovoltaic silicon wafers. These advanced components are essential for producing next-generation solar panels and driving progress in renewable energy.

Valuation$2.88B (Joined April 2022)
HeadquartersZhuhai, Guangdong, China
Year Founded2019
Founders
Funding AmountCN¥4.1B
Company SizeEnterprise Organization (5,001+)
Last Funding StatusPrivate Equity
Top InvestorsGF Xinde Investment Management, CICC, Zhuhai Huafa Group, IDG Capital, Walden International

Rad Power Bikes builds a popular lineup of electric bikes sold directly to consumers for commuting, hauling cargo, and recreation. Their focus on accessibility and a direct sales model has made them the largest e-bike company in North America.

Valuation$2B (Joined October 2021)
HeadquartersSeattle, Washington, United States
Year Founded2007
FoundersMike Radenbaugh, Tyler Collins
Funding Amount$329.3M
Company SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries D
Top InvestorsT. Rowe Price, Morgan Stanley, Durable Capital Partners, The Rise Fund, Fidelity

Arcadia builds a software platform that provides the data and tools needed to decarbonize the electric grid. They offer universal access to utility data through a single API, helping companies manage their energy usage and transition to clean energy.

Valuation$2B (Joined May 2022)
HeadquartersGreenwood Village, Colorado, United States
Year Founded2014
FoundersKiran Bhatraju, Ryan Nesbitt
Funding Amount$575.5M
Company SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries E
Top InvestorsTiger Global Management, Salesforce Ventures, Alumni Ventures, BoxGroup, Wellington Management

The Remaining 18 Renewable Energy Unicorns

The most valuable unicorns are only part of the picture. Founders across the globe are building companies to help create a cleaner future.

While many of these companies come from the United States and China, this is truly a worldwide effort. Here’s a look at the other unicorn startups helping to reshape the energy sector.

Unicorn StartupCountryYear FoundedAmount RaisedValuation
Enpal logo EnpalGermany2017€4.2B$2B
OVO Energy logo OVO EnergyUnited Kingdom2009£447M$1.28B
Our Next Energy logo Our Next EnergyUnited States2020$390M$1.2B
Commonwealth Fusion Systems logo Commonwealth Fusion SystemsUnited States2017$2.9B$1B
Form Energy logo Form EnergyUnited States2017$1.6B$1B
Stegra logo StegraSweden2020$10.9B$1B
Svante logo SvanteCanada2007$505.3M$1B
Fuse Energy logo Fuse EnergyUnited Kingdom2022$100.7M$1B
1Komma5° logo 1Komma5°Germany2021€652.5M$1B
Ohmium logo OhmiumUnited States2019$297M$1B
Pacific Fusion logo Pacific FusionUnited States2023$900M$1B
Amarenco logo AmarencoIreland2013$1.2B$1B
SolarSpace logo SolarSpaceChina2011CN¥3B$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

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