Best Energy Storage Tech Companies in United States
The 1484 best Energy Storage Tech companies in United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: BlueOval SK.
Ranked by disclosed equity funding and recent momentum, the 1,484 Energy Storage Tech companies we track across the United States have pulled in $42.6 billion in total disclosed funding, with 10 unicorns already in the mix. Plug Power leads at $2.1 billion raised, followed by Base Power at $1.3 billion. Those are big numbers. But what do the actual revenues look like?
The validated filings tell a more grounded story. Across 17 filers, the combined revenue pool hits $2.9 billion, with a median of roughly $10 million per company growing at about 10% annually. Livent Corp. earned $883 million last year, 14 times the sector's median net income of $24 million. Bloom Energy Corp posted $746 million, up 134% year over year, and netted $74 million, 3 times that same median. I find that Bloom's growth rate is the figure worth sitting with. Plug Power filed $710 million at 11% growth. And as recent reporting on battery storage enabling renewables makes clear, lithium-ion integration and solar PV are the themes pulling capital right now, with app-layer energy tools showing median install growth of 28% year over year across 141 tracked apps. The money's real. So is the distance between the biggest earners and everyone else.
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Our analysis of 50 Energy Storage Tech companies
$13.7b in tracked funding; 88% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2025.
Ranked: Best Energy Storage Tech companies in United States
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Employees | Founded | Market signals (1y) | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plug Power Provider of hydrogen fuel cell solutions and hydrogen generation technologies 84Patents top 15%Partners top 16%Funding top 17%Innovation top 18% All 13 signals ▾Patentstop 15% Partnerstop 16% Fundingtop 17% Innovationtop 18% Markettop 24% Producttop 29% Globaltop 30% Newstop 32% Talenttop 36% Growthtop 38% Moattop 39% Techtop 41% Fin. healthtop 46% Patents: 229 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 146 filings since 2022 vs 20 in 2017-21 Partners: 3 partnership announcements in 12 mo (9 in 24 mo) · 13 contract events in 12 mo rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 84/100 | $2.1B | 12 mo ago | Public | 2,449 2,449 → 2,015 (-18%) · sector median +36% | 1997 | 83 signals ▲36% Announcements · Leadership · Contracts | 229 patents Hydrogen PEM electrolyzer hardware, membrane assemblies, and tank coupling technologies | 1 expansion · 1 award |
| 2 | Sila Nanotechnologies 🦄 Provider of nanotech-based lithium-ion batteries for diversified applications 82Funding top 15%Patents top 17%Product top 18%Innovation top 22% All 11 signals ▾Fundingtop 15% Patentstop 17% Producttop 18% Innovationtop 22% Moattop 22% Talenttop 22% Growthtop 32% Markettop 39% Techtop 48% Globalbottom 47% Newsbottom 21% Funding: Raised $1.3B across 11 rounds · 11 rounds over 14 yrs (0.8/yr) Patents: 357 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 204 filings since 2022 vs 116 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 82/100 | $1.3B | 23 mo ago | Series G | 316 316 → 421 (+33%) · sector median +36% | 2011 | — | 357 patents Patents concentrated in electrical & electronics | 1 expansion |
| 3 | Base Power 🦄 Provider of battery storage system 67Funding top 15%Tech top 24%Growth top 35%Talent top 38% All 9 signals ▾Fundingtop 15% Techtop 24% Growthtop 35% Talenttop 38% Producttop 40% Markettop 46% Moattop 47% Globalbottom 37% Customersbottom 7% Funding: Raised $1.3B across 3 rounds · 3 rounds over 2 yrs (1.5/yr) Tech: 59 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 67/100 | $1.3B | 8 mo ago | Series C | — | 2023 | — | — | 1 job opening · 1 expansion |
| 4 | Form Energy Clean energy technology platform developing long-duration iron-air battery systems 83Patents top 11%Funding top 15%Innovation top 16%Moat top 26% All 12 signals ▾Patentstop 11% Fundingtop 15% Innovationtop 16% Moattop 26% Producttop 28% Growthtop 31% Partnerstop 31% Talenttop 34% Newstop 36% Markettop 37% Techtop 44% Globalbottom 44% Patents: 358 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 302 filings since 2022 vs 54 in 2017-21 Funding: Raised $1.1B across 9 rounds · 9 rounds over 8 yrs (1.1/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 83/100 | $1.1B | 17 mo ago | Series F | 372 372 → 850 (+128%) · sector median +36% | 2009 | 5 signals ▼17% Contracts · Acquisition · Hiring | 358 patents Low-cost metal‑air batteries and iron‑based electrochemical production systems | 1 job opening |
| 5 | Ascend Elements 🦄 Manufacturer of engineered materials from recycled lithium-ion batteries and battery scrap 80Funding top 13%Innovation top 21%Patents top 22%News top 24% All 11 signals ▾Fundingtop 13% Innovationtop 21% Patentstop 22% Newstop 24% Moattop 25% Growthtop 27% Talenttop 38% Markettop 42% Techbottom 48% Partnersbottom 43% Globalbottom 42% Funding: Raised $1.0B across 10 rounds · 10 rounds over 4 yrs (2.5/yr) Innovation: 98 patents (top 28% of patent-holders) · 98 filings since 2022 vs 0 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 80/100 | $1.0B | 15 mo ago | Series D | 87 87 → 148 (+70%) · sector median +36% | 2015 | 7 signals ▲40% Announcements · Hiring · Contracts | 98 patents Recycling and purification of battery metals and graphite for Li‑ion and NiMH batteries | — |
| 6 | Group14 Technologies Manufacturer of advanced silicon battery for clean energy solutions 67Funding top 16%Patents top 16%Innovation top 25%Growth top 38% All 11 signals ▾Fundingtop 16% Patentstop 16% Innovationtop 25% Growthtop 38% Talenttop 38% Moattop 44% Newstop 45% Partnerstop 45% Marketbottom 47% Techbottom 46% Globalbottom 44% Funding: Raised $683M across 9 rounds · 9 rounds over 7 yrs (1.3/yr) Patents: 185 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 159 filings since 2022 vs 26 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 67/100 | $683M | 9 mo ago | Series D | 213 213 → 248 (+16%) · sector median +36% | 2015 | 6 signals ▼70% Funding · Capital raise | 185 patents Patents concentrated in electrical & electronics | 1 partnership |
| 7 | Monolith Manufacturer of carbon black and hydrogen products for various industrial uses 62AI top 15%Funding top 17%Talent top 23%Tech top 41% All 10 signals ▾AItop 15% Fundingtop 17% Talenttop 23% Techtop 41% Growthtop 45% Moattop 46% Patentstop 47% Innovationbottom 44% Globalbottom 44% Marketbottom 36% AI: Holds AI/ML patents (G06N-family CPC) Funding: Raised $593M across 11 rounds · 11 rounds over 13 yrs (0.8/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 62/100 | $593M | 20 mo ago | Series D | 97 97 → 159 (+64%) · sector median +36% | 2012 | — | 17 patents Network management automation and service assurance via runbook and topology modeling | — |
| 8 | 24m Technologies 🦄 Developer of battery technology for electric vehicles and energy storage 69Funding top 18%Moat top 22%Growth top 26%Patents top 32% All 10 signals ▾Fundingtop 18% Moattop 22% Growthtop 26% Patentstop 32% Talenttop 38% Innovationtop 39% Techtop 49% Markettop 50% Globalbottom 44% Newsbottom 21% Funding: Raised $500M across 13 rounds · 13 rounds over 16 yrs (0.8/yr) Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 9/10 · IP moat: 288 patents rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 69/100 | $500M | 12 mo ago | Series H | 147 147 → 89 (-39%) · sector median +36% | 2010 | — | 288 patents Patents concentrated in electrical & electronics | — |
| 9 | EnerVenue Manufacturer of metal-hydrogen batteries for grid-scale, commercial, and residential applications 72Growth top 15%News top 21%Funding top 23%Patents top 24% All 10 signals ▾Growthtop 15% Newstop 21% Fundingtop 23% Patentstop 24% Innovationtop 26% Moattop 26% Talentbottom 48% Marketbottom 47% Techbottom 42% Globalbottom 42% Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo News: 7 BI events in 12 mo (of 20 tracked, 5 types) · +600% YoY rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 72/100 | $445M | 2 mo ago | Series B | 225 | 2020 | 7 signals ▲600% Funding · Capital raise · Leadership | 82 patents Metal‑hydrogen rechargeable batteries and hydrogen containment systems | — |
| 10 | Lyten Provider of lithium sulphur ion batteries 76Patents top 11%Funding top 20%Innovation top 24%Growth top 24% All 12 signals ▾Patentstop 11% Fundingtop 20% Innovationtop 24% Growthtop 24% Newstop 25% Talenttop 28% Moattop 35% Producttop 36% Partnerstop 41% Markettop 49% Techbottom 46% Globalbottom 42% Patents: 703 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 495 filings since 2022 vs 208 in 2017-21 Funding: Raised $410M across 4 rounds · 4 rounds over 3 yrs (1.3/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 76/100 | $410M | 10 mo ago | Series C | 219 219 → 464 (+112%) · sector median +36% | 2015 | 128 signals ▲341% Acquisition · M&A · Regulatory | 703 patents Patents concentrated in computing, sensing & instrumentation | 1 launch · 1 award |
| 11 | Koloma Production of naturally occuring geologic hydrogen 48Funding top 18%Patents top 25%Moat top 28%Innovation top 34% All 9 signals ▾Fundingtop 18% Patentstop 25% Moattop 28% Innovationtop 34% Talenttop 38% Globalbottom 39% Techbottom 38% Marketbottom 32% Newsbottom 18% Funding: Raised $403M across 7 rounds · 7 rounds over 5 yrs (1.4/yr) Patents: 60 patents matched (strict assignee match) · Lead CPC: G01V1/306 (+2 more areas) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 48/100 | $403M | 12 mo ago | Series B | — | 2021 | — | 60 patents Patents concentrated in computing, sensing & instrumentation | — |
| 12 | Ensurge Developer of energy storage solutions for wearable devices 50Funding top 15%News top 30%Growth top 34%Tech top 37% All 9 signals ▾Fundingtop 15% Newstop 30% Growthtop 34% Techtop 37% Globaltop 48% Talentbottom 49% Fin. healthbottom 46% Marketbottom 28% Moatbottom 24% Funding: Raised $349M across 24 rounds · 24 rounds over 4 yrs (6.0/yr) News: 6 BI events in 12 mo (of 16 tracked, 6 types) · +100% YoY rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 50/100 | $349M | 11 mo ago | Public | 39 39 → 64 (+64%) · sector median +36% | 2005 | 6 signals ▲100% Regulatory · Capital raise · Funding | — | 1 partnership |
| 13 | nine.energy Developer of community-scale battery energy storage systems for electric grid 32Funding top 22%Moat top 48%Tech bottom 48%Global bottom 37% All 6 signals ▾Fundingtop 22% Moattop 48% Techbottom 48% Globalbottom 37% Marketbottom 35% Newsbottom 24% Funding: Raised $325M across 5 rounds · 5 rounds over 4 yrs (1.2/yr) Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 4/10 · 10 curated direct competitors tracked rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 32/100 | $325M | 8 mo ago | Late Stage | 35 | 2020 | — | — | — |
| 14 | Natron Energy Manufacturer of sodium-ion batteries for commercial and industrial power applications 69Innovation top 25%Patents top 26%Moat top 26%Funding top 31% All 10 signals ▾Innovationtop 25% Patentstop 26% Moattop 26% Fundingtop 31% Growthtop 32% Talenttop 38% Techtop 43% Marketbottom 45% Globalbottom 42% Newsbottom 37% Innovation: 110 patents (top 36% of patent-holders) · 80 filings since 2022 vs 30 in 2017-21 Patents: 110 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 80 filings since 2022 vs 30 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 69/100 | $318M | 13 mo ago | Deadpooled | 173 | 2012 | 3 signals ▼67% Layoffs · Announcements | 110 patents Patents concentrated in electrical & electronics | — |
| 15 | Factorial Energy Developer of sustainable solid-state batteries 60Funding top 24%Talent top 28%Moat top 31%Growth top 35% All 8 signals ▾Fundingtop 24% Talenttop 28% Moattop 31% Growthtop 35% Techbottom 48% Newsbottom 47% Marketbottom 45% Globalbottom 39% Funding: Raised $244M across 7 rounds · 7 rounds over 12 yrs (0.6/yr) Talent: 3 named leaders on record · 3 C-suite/founder profiles curated rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 60/100 | $244M | 5 mo ago | Series D | 175 | 2013 | — | — | 1 launch · 1 partnership |
| 16 | SPAN Smart energy management technology platform that modernizes residential electrical systems 82Funding top 13%Innovation top 18%Patents top 20%Growth top 28% All 11 signals ▾Fundingtop 13% Innovationtop 18% Patentstop 20% Growthtop 28% Moattop 28% Producttop 35% Talenttop 38% Techtop 42% Customerstop 42% Markettop 43% Globalbottom 42% Funding: Raised $231M across 10 rounds · 10 rounds over 8 yrs (1.2/yr) Innovation: 78 patents (top 21% of patent-holders) · 64 filings since 2022 vs 14 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 82/100 | $231M | 5 mo ago | Series C | 220 | 2014 | — | 78 patents Smart electrical panel and load management systems for residential/commercial energy control | 1 job opening |
| 17 | Enovix Battery cells developer for lithium-ion batteries 76Innovation top 14%Patents top 17%Growth top 25%Talent top 28% All 12 signals ▾Innovationtop 14% Patentstop 17% Growthtop 25% Talenttop 28% Newstop 29% Fundingtop 30% Moattop 33% Techtop 44% Markettop 47% Globalbottom 45% Fin. healthbottom 44% Partnersbottom 34% Innovation: 391 patents (top 13% of patent-holders) · 240 filings since 2022 vs 95 in 2017-21 Patents: 391 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 240 filings since 2022 vs 95 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 76/100 | $220M | 14 mo ago | Public | 332 332 → 517 (+56%) · sector median +36% | 2006 | 31 signals ▲158% Earnings · Leadership · Contracts | 391 patents Advanced lithium‑ion battery electrode designs, safety interconnects, and ion‑transport technologies | 1 launch |
| 18 | Antora Manufacturer of thermal battery 50Funding top 22%Growth top 28%Talent bottom 49%Tech bottom 48% All 7 signals ▾Fundingtop 22% Growthtop 28% Talentbottom 49% Techbottom 48% Moatbottom 38% Globalbottom 37% Marketbottom 36% Funding: Raised $200M across 11 rounds · 11 rounds over 6 yrs (1.8/yr) Growth: Web rank 10,000,000 → 5,000,000 YoY · Fresh capital in last 24 mo rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 50/100 | $200M | 8 mo ago | Series B | — | 2018 | — | — | — |
| 19 | Liminal Energy Developer of integrated development, financing, and operations for grid-scale energy storage projects 65Funding top 22%Talent top 45%Global bottom 33% All 3 signals ▾Fundingtop 22% Talenttop 45% Globalbottom 33% Funding: Raised $200M across 1 rounds · 1 rounds over 1 yrs (1.0/yr) Talent: 2 named leaders on record rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 65/100 | $200M | 4 mo ago | Late Stage | — | 2025 | — | — | — |
| 20 | Amogy Developer of ammonia-to-power systems and ammonia cracking catalysts for decarbonization 62Funding top 21%Patents top 26%Innovation top 27%Moat top 28% All 11 signals ▾Fundingtop 21% Patentstop 26% Innovationtop 27% Moattop 28% Newstop 29% Talenttop 38% Growthtop 42% Partnerstop 45% Globalbottom 47% Marketbottom 46% Techbottom 44% Funding: Raised $197M across 8 rounds · 8 rounds over 5 yrs (1.6/yr) Patents: 76 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 76 filings since 2022 vs 0 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 62/100 | $197M | 7 mo ago | Series C | 151 | 2021 | 10 signals ▲43% Funding · Contracts · Capital raise | 76 patents Ammonia synthesis, decomposition, and porous material treatment for hydrogen energy systems | 2 partnerships |
| 21 | Wildcat Discovery Technologies Developer of advanced materials for rechargeable and primary batteries 74Growth top 13%Funding top 26%Patents top 26%Product top 26% All 10 signals ▾Growthtop 13% Fundingtop 26% Patentstop 26% Producttop 26% Moattop 26% Innovationtop 30% Newstop 39% Talentbottom 49% Marketbottom 47% Globalbottom 44% Growth: Headcount 54 → 122 (+126%) across vintages · Fresh capital in last 24 mo Funding: Raised $184M across 10 rounds · 10 rounds over 18 yrs (0.6/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 74/100 | $184M | 8 mo ago | Acquired | 122 122 → 62 (-49%) · sector median +36% | 2006 | — | 328 patents Advanced lithium‑ion battery materials, electrolytes, and diagnostic systems for high‑performance cells | 1 partnership |
| 22 | ZincFive Manufacturers of patented nickel-zinc batteries 55Funding top 16%Moat top 31%News top 38%Growth top 40% All 10 signals ▾Fundingtop 16% Moattop 31% Newstop 38% Growthtop 40% Techtop 40% Patentstop 46% Innovationtop 49% Talentbottom 49% Marketbottom 44% Globalbottom 39% Funding: Raised $139M across 9 rounds · 9 rounds over 10 yrs (0.9/yr) Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 8/10 · IP moat: 6 patents rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 55/100 | $139M | 8 mo ago | Series F | 99 | 2016 | 3 signals Funding | 6 patents Patents concentrated in electrical & electronics | — |
| 23 | Element Energy Technology for Battery Management Systems 48Innovation top 26%Funding top 27%Patents top 30%Product top 30% All 8 signals ▾Innovationtop 26% Fundingtop 27% Patentstop 30% Producttop 30% Moattop 32% Techbottom 45% Globalbottom 39% Marketbottom 34% Innovation: 75 patents (top 43% of patent-holders) · 71 filings since 2022 vs 3 in 2017-21 Funding: Raised $101M across 10 rounds · 10 rounds over 10 yrs (1.0/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 48/100 | $101M | 10 mo ago | Series B | 65 | 2009 | — | 75 patents Battery management and thermal control technologies for electrochemical energy storage systems | — |
| 24 | Malta Developer of long-duration energy storage systems using steam-based heat pump 64Innovation top 16%Patents top 17%Moat top 19%Funding top 28% All 10 signals ▾Innovationtop 16% Patentstop 17% Moattop 19% Fundingtop 28% Growthtop 45% Techtop 46% Talentbottom 49% Marketbottom 46% Globalbottom 45% Newsbottom 22% Innovation: 272 patents (top 18% of patent-holders) · 184 filings since 2022 vs 88 in 2017-21 Patents: 272 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 184 filings since 2022 vs 88 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 64/100 | $98M | 5 mo ago | Series B | 266 | 2018 | — | 272 patents Thermal energy storage systems integrating pumped heat with power plants and district heating | — |
| 25 | Viridi Parente Manufacturer of modular lithium-ion battery energy storage systems for various applications 48Funding top 38%Patents top 42%Innovation top 44%Growth top 45% All 10 signals ▾Fundingtop 38% Patentstop 42% Innovationtop 44% Growthtop 45% Moatbottom 49% Talentbottom 49% Techbottom 48% Marketbottom 43% Globalbottom 42% Newsbottom 18% Funding: Raised $95.0M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 4 yrs (0.5/yr) Patents: 15 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 15 filings since 2022 vs 0 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 48/100 | $95M | 4 mo ago | Series C | 102 | 2009 | — | 15 patents Battery protection, management, and backup systems for power and IoT applications | 1 partnership |
| 26 | SparkCharge Provider of charging solutions for electric vehicles 64Funding top 19%Innovation top 25%Moat top 28%Patents top 30% All 11 signals ▾Fundingtop 19% Innovationtop 25% Moattop 28% Patentstop 30% Growthtop 38% Techtop 47% Talentbottom 49% Productbottom 47% Marketbottom 45% Globalbottom 37% Newsbottom 18% Funding: Raised $91.5M across 13 rounds · 13 rounds over 9 yrs (1.4/yr) Innovation: 36 patents (top 38% of patent-holders) · 26 filings since 2022 vs 10 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 64/100 | $92M | 12 mo ago | Series A | 50 50 → 40 (-20%) · sector median +36% | 2014 | — | 36 patents Modular fast-charging and battery-swap infrastructure for electric vehicles | — |
| 27 | DG Matrix Provider of a DC fast charger for electric vehicles 57Patents top 12%Innovation top 17%Funding top 29%Moat top 35% All 10 signals ▾Patentstop 12% Innovationtop 17% Fundingtop 29% Moattop 35% Talenttop 38% Growthtop 45% Partnerstop 45% Techtop 50% Globalbottom 46% Marketbottom 27% Patents: 271 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 95 filings since 2022 vs 45 in 2017-21 Innovation: 271 patents (top 20% of patent-holders) · 95 filings since 2022 vs 45 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 57/100 | $80M | 3 mo ago | Series A | — | 2022 | — | 271 patents Patents concentrated in health & consumer products | 2 partnerships |
| 28 | GridCARE Provider of AI data center power solutions leveraging existing grid infrastructure 50Funding top 22%Talent top 38%AI top 45%Global bottom 48% All 6 signals ▾Fundingtop 22% Talenttop 38% AItop 45% Globalbottom 48% Techbottom 44% Marketbottom 35% Funding: Raised $77.5M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 1 yrs (2.0/yr) Talent: 2 named leaders on record · 2 C-suite/founder profiles curated rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 50/100 | $78M | 1 mo ago | Series A | — | 2024 | — | — | 1 partnership |
| 29 | ESS Provider of iron flow battery-based energy storage system 53Patents top 13%Innovation top 14%Funding top 26%Talent top 38% All 10 signals ▾Patentstop 13% Innovationtop 14% Fundingtop 26% Talenttop 38% Techtop 44% Moatbottom 49% Globalbottom 44% Growthbottom 43% Marketbottom 42% Fin. healthbottom 21% Patents: 715 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 267 filings since 2022 vs 171 in 2017-21 Innovation: 715 patents (top 3% of patent-holders) · 267 filings since 2022 vs 171 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 53/100 | $74M | 11 mo ago | Public | 252 | 2011 | — | 715 patents Redox flow battery hardware—bipolar plates, electrolyte management, and high‑energy electrolytes | 1 launch · 1 partnership |
| 30 | Eos Provider of zinc based energy storage solutions 69Fin. health top 15%Funding top 21%Moat top 35%Growth top 38% All 10 signals ▾Fin. healthtop 15% Fundingtop 21% Moattop 35% Growthtop 38% Techtop 43% Markettop 46% Innovationtop 50% Patentstop 50% Talentbottom 49% Globalbottom 40% Fin. health: Revenue ~$114M (FY2026) · Net margin 893.4% Funding: Raised $65.0M across 11 rounds · 11 rounds over 17 yrs (0.6/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 69/100 | $65M | 6 mo ago | Public | 53 | 2008 | — | 30 patents Ophthalmic surgical imaging, illumination, and safe laser delivery systems | 1 job opening · 1 partnership |
| 31 | EnviroSpark Energy Solutions Electric vehicle charging station installers 62Growth top 20%Innovation top 23%Product top 36%Talent top 38% All 11 signals ▾Growthtop 20% Innovationtop 23% Producttop 36% Talenttop 38% Fundingtop 42% Techbottom 46% Moatbottom 45% Marketbottom 42% Globalbottom 36% Newsbottom 22% Customersbottom 12% Growth: Web rank 50,000,000 → 5,000,000 YoY · Fresh capital in last 24 mo Innovation: 6 product lines · Deep-tech classification: Tech Hardware rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 62/100 | $65M | 2 mo ago | Series B | 98 | 2014 | — | — | 1 partnership · 5 expansions |
| 32 | Sage Geosystems Developer of geo-thermal energy projects 48Innovation top 17%Patents top 25%Funding top 33%Growth top 35% All 10 signals ▾Innovationtop 17% Patentstop 25% Fundingtop 33% Growthtop 35% Moattop 45% Newstop 46% Talentbottom 49% Techbottom 36% Globalbottom 36% Marketbottom 12% Innovation: 72 patents (top 25% of patent-holders) · 69 filings since 2022 vs 3 in 2017-21 Patents: 72 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 69 filings since 2022 vs 3 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 48/100 | $57M | 4 mo ago | Series B | 9 | 2020 | — | 72 patents Geothermal and geopressure energy extraction, cycling, and subsurface storage technologies | 1 internship · 1 partnership |
| 33 | Upstart Power Offering solutions for solid oxide fuel generators 50Funding top 20%Product top 21%Moat top 21%Patents top 34% All 10 signals ▾Fundingtop 20% Producttop 21% Moattop 21% Patentstop 34% Innovationtop 35% Talenttop 38% Techtop 50% Globalbottom 43% Marketbottom 31% Newsbottom 27% Funding: Raised $56.6M across 8 rounds · 8 rounds over 9 yrs (0.9/yr) Product: 12 distinct product lines · Company stage: Series D rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 50/100 | $57M | 8 mo ago | Series D | 35 | 2017 | — | 46 patents Patents concentrated in electrical & electronics | — |
| 34 | Weave Grid Developer of a platform for electric vehicle and grid integration 45Tech top 24%Talent top 28%Funding top 31%Moat top 31% All 8 signals ▾Techtop 24% Talenttop 28% Fundingtop 31% Moattop 31% Growthbottom 47% Globalbottom 39% Marketbottom 26% Newsbottom 17% Tech: 45 technologies across 6/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Alb, Amazon Web Services Talent: Analyst team rating 4/5 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 45/100 | $50M | 8 mo ago | Series B | 10 | 2018 | — | — | 2 partnerships |
| 35 | Nanoramic Provider of nanotech based electrode materials for supercapacitors 72Growth top 17%Funding top 19%Patents top 26%Moat top 28% All 10 signals ▾Growthtop 17% Fundingtop 19% Patentstop 26% Moattop 28% Talenttop 28% Innovationtop 31% Newstop 34% Marketbottom 47% Globalbottom 40% Techbottom 33% Growth: Headcount 39 → 66 (+69%) across vintages · Fresh capital in last 24 mo Funding: Raised $49.6M across 24 rounds · 24 rounds over 16 yrs (1.5/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 72/100 | $50M | 7 mo ago | Series E | 66 66 → 50 (-24%) · sector median +36% | 2009 | 4 signals ▲300% Funding | 36 patents Advanced electrode materials and hydrophilic binders for high-performance rechargeable batteries | — |
| 36 | Qnovo Battery management software for the e-mobility sector 50Patents top 27%Talent top 28%Moat top 32%Innovation top 33% All 9 signals ▾Patentstop 27% Talenttop 28% Moattop 32% Innovationtop 33% Fundingtop 33% Growthtop 45% Techbottom 47% Globalbottom 42% Marketbottom 29% Patents: 96 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 31 filings since 2022 vs 27 in 2017-21 Talent: 3 named leaders on record · 3 C-suite/founder profiles curated rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 50/100 | $40M | 3 mo ago | Series C | 22 22 → 33 (+50%) · sector median +36% | 2009 | — | 96 patents Adaptive battery charging and metal plating detection for lithium‑ion cell management | 1 award |
| 37 | WattEV Platform offering electric trucking infrastructure and services 48Growth top 28%Tech top 29%Funding top 37%Moat top 47% All 11 signals ▾Growthtop 28% Techtop 29% Fundingtop 37% Moattop 47% Talentbottom 49% Patentsbottom 47% Innovationbottom 44% Productbottom 39% Globalbottom 37% Marketbottom 29% Newsbottom 19% Growth: Web rank 50,000,000 → 10,000,000 YoY · Fresh capital in last 24 mo Tech: 44 technologies across 6/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Web Services, Cloudflare rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 48/100 | $37M | 1 mo ago | Seed | 30 30 → 42 (+40%) · sector median +36% | 2020 | — | 3 patents Smart matrix switching for optimal EV charging station power and DER management | 1 partnership · 2 expansions · 2 awards |
| 38 | Voltify Developer of battery locomotives charging systems and microgrid energy infrastructure 64Funding top 30%Patents top 37%Talent top 45%Tech top 46% All 6 signals ▾Fundingtop 30% Patentstop 37% Talenttop 45% Techtop 46% Innovationtop 48% Globaltop 48% Funding: Raised $30.0M across 1 rounds · 1 rounds over 1 yrs (1.0/yr) Patents: 8 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 8 filings since 2022 vs 0 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 64/100 | $30M | 3 mo ago | Seed | — | 2024 | — | 8 patents Zero‑emission rail locomotives with modular battery swapping and segmental electrification systems | — |
| 39 | EV Realty Provider of charging hubs for commercial electric vehicle fleets 45Growth top 23%Talent top 28%News top 29%Funding top 34% All 9 signals ▾Growthtop 23% Talenttop 28% Newstop 29% Fundingtop 34% Moattop 37% Innovationbottom 39% Patentsbottom 38% Globalbottom 31% Marketbottom 27% Growth: 1 acquisition/expansion move in 24 mo · Fresh capital in last 24 mo Talent: 3 named leaders on record · 3 C-suite/founder profiles curated rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 45/100 | $28M | 7 mo ago | Series C | 13 | 2021 | 5 signals ▲400% Announcements · Capital raise · Funding | 13 patents Patents concentrated in chemistry & materials | 1 partnership · 1 expansion |
| 40 | Anthro Energy Provider of computer & electronic equipment manufacturing services 53Growth top 15%News top 21%Funding top 34%Talent bottom 49% All 7 signals ▾Growthtop 15% Newstop 21% Fundingtop 34% Talentbottom 49% Moatbottom 38% Globalbottom 36% Marketbottom 31% Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo News: 8 BI events in 12 mo (of 11 tracked, 5 types) · +700% YoY rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 53/100 | $27M | 6 mo ago | Series A | 28 | 2020 | 8 signals ▲700% Capital raise · Hiring · Regulatory | — | 1 partnership · 1 expansion |
| 41 | Microporous Manufacturers of battery separators 53Funding top 31%Product top 32%Tech top 34%Growth top 43% All 10 signals ▾Fundingtop 31% Producttop 32% Techtop 34% Growthtop 43% Patentstop 50% Innovationbottom 49% Moatbottom 49% Marketbottom 47% Globalbottom 36% Newsbottom 20% Funding: Raised $23.0M · 2 rounds over 13 yrs (0.2/yr) Product: 3 distinct product lines · Company stage: Acquired rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 53/100 | $23M | 1 mo ago | Acquired | 150 150 → 117 (-22%) · sector median +36% | 1934 | — | 11 patents Lead‑acid battery separators reducing acid stratification with lignosulfonate/carbon coatings | 3 expansions |
| 42 | Coreshell Developer of battery solutions utilizing metallurgical silicon for enhanced energy storage 27Funding top 31%Talent top 38%Growth bottom 42%Moat bottom 38% All 7 signals ▾Fundingtop 31% Talenttop 38% Growthbottom 42% Moatbottom 38% Globalbottom 37% Marketbottom 26% Newsbottom 18% Funding: Raised $19.0M across 9 rounds · 9 rounds over 7 yrs (1.3/yr) Talent: 2 named leaders on record · 2 C-suite/founder profiles curated rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 27/100 | $19M | 2 mo ago | Series C | 16 | 2017 | — | — | 2 partnerships |
| 43 | Sepion Technologies Manufacturer of batteries 53Growth top 28%Product top 30%Innovation top 34%Funding top 37% All 9 signals ▾Growthtop 28% Producttop 30% Innovationtop 34% Fundingtop 37% Talentbottom 49% Globalbottom 39% Moatbottom 38% Marketbottom 33% Techbottom 30% Growth: Headcount 26 → 32 (+23%) across vintages · Fresh capital in last 24 mo Product: 5 distinct product lines · Company stage: Series B rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 53/100 | $19M | 2 mo ago | Series B | 32 | 2015 | — | — | — |
| 44 | Nuvve Provider of electric-vehicle charging and bidirectional vehicle-to-grid systems 50News top 23%Patents top 25%Innovation top 27%Tech top 30% All 13 signals ▾Newstop 23% Patentstop 25% Innovationtop 27% Techtop 30% Fundingtop 34% Producttop 34% Partnerstop 36% Talenttop 41% Growthbottom 49% Moatbottom 44% Globalbottom 36% Marketbottom 34% Fin. healthbottom 32% News: 7 BI events in 12 mo (of 14 tracked, 4 types) · +600% YoY Patents: 51 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 42 filings since 2022 vs 9 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 50/100 | $18M | 5 mo ago | Public | 56 56 → 40 (-29%) · sector median +36% | 2011 | 7 signals ▲600% Earnings · Contracts | 51 patents Virtualized battery aggregation and intelligent local energy management for grid services | 1 partnership |
| 45 | LiNova Energy Developer of energy dense batteries 21Funding top 37%News top 45%Talent bottom 49%Tech bottom 46% All 6 signals ▾Fundingtop 37% Newstop 45% Talentbottom 49% Techbottom 46% Globalbottom 32% Marketbottom 25% Funding: Raised $15.8M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 2 yrs (1.0/yr) News: 2 BI events in 12 mo (of 4 tracked, 2 types) · Top themes: Announcements rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 21/100 | $16M | 3 mo ago | Series A | — | 2022 | — | — | 1 launch |
| 46 | South 8 Liquefied gas electrolyte for lithium ion batteries 29Talent top 28%Moat top 39%Funding top 40%Global bottom 45% All 5 signals ▾Talenttop 28% Moattop 39% Fundingtop 40% Globalbottom 45% Marketbottom 28% Talent: 3 named leaders on record · 3 C-suite/founder profiles curated Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 6/10 · 9 curated direct competitors tracked rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 29/100 | $12M | 2 mo ago | Series B | 21 21 → 46 (+119%) · sector median +36% | 2013 | — | — | 1 job opening |
| 47 | Ammobia Technology solution for ammonia production 27Funding top 30%Talent top 38%Patents top 45%Moat top 47% All 7 signals ▾Fundingtop 30% Talenttop 38% Patentstop 45% Moattop 47% Innovationtop 49% Globalbottom 37% Marketbottom 21% Funding: Raised $11.7M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 2 yrs (1.0/yr) Talent: 2 named leaders on record · 2 C-suite/founder profiles curated rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 27/100 | $12M | 5 mo ago | Seed | 3 | 2022 | — | 8 patents Patents concentrated in chemistry & materials | 1 partnership · 2 awards |
| 48 | EGI Battery Manufacturer of advanced lithium-ion batteries for unmanned systems and light mobility 32Funding top 36%Talent bottom 49%Global bottom 33% All 3 signals ▾Fundingtop 36% Talentbottom 49% Globalbottom 33% Funding: Raised $10.0M across 1 rounds · 1 rounds over 1 yrs (1.0/yr) Talent: 1 named leader on record · 1 C-suite/founder profile curated rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 32/100 | $10M | 3 mo ago | Seed | — | 2025 | — | — | — |
| 49 | TeraWatt Technology Manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries for lighter, smaller, more powerful, safer use 45News top 19%Growth top 20%Talent top 31%Funding top 38% All 9 signals ▾Newstop 19% Growthtop 20% Talenttop 31% Fundingtop 38% Producttop 45% Moattop 48% Techbottom 44% Globalbottom 36% Marketbottom 22% News: 9 BI events in 12 mo (of 18 tracked, 3 types) · +200% YoY Growth: Web rank 50,000,000 → 10,000,000 YoY · Fresh capital in last 24 mo rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 45/100 | $5M | 2 mo ago | Series C | 4 | 2017 | 9 signals ▲200% Leadership · Funding | — | — |
| 50 | Noble Gas Systems Manufacturer of gas storage and delivery systems 27Growth top 35%Funding top 37%Talent bottom 49%Tech bottom 45% All 6 signals ▾Growthtop 35% Fundingtop 37% Talentbottom 49% Techbottom 45% Globalbottom 37% Marketbottom 16% Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo Funding: Raised $3.5M across 5 rounds · 5 rounds over 5 yrs (1.0/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 27/100 | $4M | 3 mo ago | Series B | 4 | 2017 | — | — | 1 job opening |
Top 12 Energy Storage Tech companies in United States
#1
Series B · Fremont, California · founded 2020 · 225 employees$445.1Mraised▾
Manufacturer of metal-hydrogen batteries for grid-scale, commercial, and residential applications. The company's technology is suited for energy storage solutions. The batteries have longevity, temperature tolerance, and low maintenance requirements. The company focuses on accelerating clean energy through its products.
- Mar 2026Series B$300M
- Oct 2023Series B$308.1M
- Sep 2021Series A$125M
- Aug 2020Seed$12M
#2
Series C · Austin, Texas · founded 2023$1.3Braised▾
Provider of battery storage system. They offer home battery storage solutions empowering households to take control of their energy needs. They leverage cutting edge technology to provide whole home backup power protection with a focus on reducing electricity costs and mitigating the impact of power outages.
- Oct 2025Series C$1B
- Apr 2025Series B$200M
- May 2024Series A$68M
#3
Series C · San Francisco, California · founded 2014 · 220 employees$231Mraised▾
Smart energy management technology platform that modernizes residential electrical systems. Its solutions replace traditional electrical panels with smart systems that provide homeowners with real-time visibility into household energy usage, circuit-level monitoring, and remote control of appliances and connected devices. It is designed to support modern electrified homes by integrating technologies such as home batteries, electric vehicle chargers, solar systems, HVAC systems, and heat pumps into a centralized energy management ecosystem.
- Jan 2026Series C$163.3M
- Sep 2025Series B$25M
- Jun 2025Grant (prize money)$999.8K
- Apr 2025Grant (prize money)$999.8K
#4
Series A · Redwood City, California · founded 2024$77.5Mraised▾
Provider of AI data center power solutions leveraging existing grid infrastructure. It partners with AI infrastructure developers and electric utilities to identify and utilize existing grid capacity for powering AI data centers. This approach reduces time-to-power significantly, eliminating the need for costly grid upgrades. The company employs generative AI to pinpoint optimal sites and optimize grid capacity utilization across all locations and hours. This solution benefits both data center developers, by providing faster access to power, and utilities, by driving beneficial load growth and maximizing asset utilization.
- May 2026Series A$64M
- May 2025Seed$13.5M
#5
Series D · Woburn, Massachusetts · founded 2013 · 175 employees$244.2Mraised▾
Developer of sustainable solid-state batteries. Its various applications, including electric vehicles, homes, and critical infrastructure. Its battery technology is designed to be safe, sustainable, and scalable.
- Jan 2026Series D—
- Jan 2022Series D$200M
- Nov 2021Series B—
- Nov 2021Series B—
#6
Public · Latham, New York · founded 1997 · 2449 employees$2.1Braised▾
Provider of hydrogen fuel cell solutions and hydrogen generation technologies. The company delivers an end-to-end hydrogen ecosystem, expanding hydrogen generation and powering industries. It offers electrolyzer products and solutions for hydrogen transport, storage, handling, and dispensing. The company’s hydrogen can power various applications to help meet environmental goals.
- May 2025Grant (prize money)$3.8M
- May 2025Grant (prize money)$1.3M
- Apr 2025Grant (prize money)$3.5M
- Jan 2021Post IPO$1.6B
#7
Series D · Woodinville, Washington · founded 2015 · 213 employees$683.3Mraised▾
Manufacturer of advanced silicon battery for clean energy solutions. It provides users with a company offering silicon battery technology, aiming to create a world where everything that can run on rechargeable batteries does. The company's innovative silicon battery materials are poised to revolutionize the energy storage industry, driving the electrification of everything.
- Aug 2025Series D$463M
- Oct 2023Series C$34.3M
- Jul 2023Series C—
- Dec 2022Series C$214M
#8
Late Stage · Denver, Colorado · founded 2025$200Mraised▾
Developer of integrated development, financing, and operations for grid-scale energy storage projects. It aligns design, capital structuring, and project execution from early development through long-term operations. It works with developers and capital providers across all phases of energy storage projects. It develops, acquires, finances, owns, and operates energy storage projects, deploying capital with long-term performance in mind. It integrates technical, financial, and operational expertise.
- Jan 2026PE$200M
#9
Series B · Atlanta, Georgia · founded 2014 · 98 employees$65Mraised▾
Electric vehicle charging station installers. The platform provides energy solutions designs, supplies, and installs e-vehicle charging solutions for residential and commercial applications. Services offered are customized designs, on-site evaluation, financing, software provisions, maintenance, training, and consulting.
- Mar 2026Series B$3M
- May 2024Series B$50M
- Sep 2022Series A$15M
#10
Series C · Brooklyn, New York · founded 2021 · 151 employees$197.1Mraised▾
Developer of ammonia-to-power systems and ammonia cracking catalysts for decarbonization. The company provides technology that converts ammonia into clean power, with zero carbon emissions at the point of use. Their products include modular and scalable ammonia-to-electrical power systems. They also offer high-conversion ammonia cracking catalysts. The technology targets hard-to-abate sectors like maritime, power generation, and heavy industry.
- Nov 2025Series C$15M
- Jul 2025Series C$23M
- Jan 2025Series C$56M
- Nov 2024Series B$11.2M
#11
Late Stage · New York · founded 2020 · 35 employees$325Mraised▾
Developer of community-scale battery energy storage systems for electric grid. They assemble teams, technology, and partners to complete projects. The organization combines experience with expertise in its field. It delivers projects and provides news updates.
- Oct 2025Conventional Debt$175M
- Jul 2024Conventional Debt$25M
- Jan 2024PE$225M
- Jul 2023Conventional Debt$25M
#12
Seed · El Segundo, California · founded 2020 · 30 employees$37Mraised▾
Platform offering electric trucking infrastructure and services. It offers a full-service fast-charging solution, access to electric tractors, and expert support for fleet electrification. This includes maintenance and operational assistance, aiming to provide a cost-competitive alternative to traditional diesel trucking. The company also focuses on developing charging depots that are safe, reliable, and easily accessible for various truck types. Its services are designed to help shippers and carriers transition to zero-emission transportation, reducing their carbon footprint and meeting sustainability goals. The company's approach involves creating a complete ecosystem to support the needs of the electric trucking sector.
- Apr 2026Seed—
- Nov 2023Venture Debt—
- Nov 2023PE—
- Jul 2023Grant (prize money)$34M
Funding & investor landscape
Notable founders
Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
Share of Energy Storage Tech coverage by sub-theme.
Regulatory-risk over time rising
Funding & growth over time
funding rising · growth rising
How research on Grid Energy Storage is moving in the United States
A read on the academic research around Grid Energy Storage — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 5,941 United States-affiliated papers.
- Electric Power Research Institute204
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory202
- Argonne National Laboratory193
- Northeastern University151
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology124
- Battery (electricity)57→359
- Electrolyte37→318
- Electrochemistry30→240
- Cathode32→224
- Anode37→209
- Renewable energy40→492
- Battery (electricity)59→507
- Power (physics)8→227
- Electrolyte27→244
- Electrochemistry37→240
- Battery (electricity)35→184
- Renewable energy24→156
- Electrolyte13→114
- Electrochemistry10→80
- Cathode9→72
Where energy storage is researched across United States
Location clusters by institution affiliation — each city's volume, stance tone, and a quick read on its hot topic, what's advancing, the opening opportunity, and the main concern.
Who's filing energy storage patents in the United States
United States energy storage patent filing is accelerating — 8,522 filings from 3,681 assignees (2016–2025), led by General Electric, ESS Technology, GM Global TECH Operations; annual filings 687→1058.
- General Electric592
- ESS Technology276
- GM Global TECH Operations233
- Fastcap Systems205
- UNIV California180
- Rondo Energy157
- United Technologies154
- Battelle Memorial Institute146