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Radar · Energy Tech in Cambridge

Best Energy Tech Companies in Cambridge, United States

The 50 best Energy Tech companies in Cambridge, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: 24m Technologies.

50companies tracked
$1.4Bdisclosed funding
1unicorns
30have raised
FLIAR INTELLIGENCE · ENERGY TECH × CAMBRIDGE

Our analysis of 79 Energy Tech companies

$38.9b in tracked funding; 92% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2025.

79companies analysed
92%cloud-native stacks
2025funding peak (by rounds)
12unicorns
2015median founding year
160kcombined LinkedIn audience
44%of audience held by top 3
5companies hiring publicly (12 mo)

Ranked: Best Energy Tech companies in Cambridge

#CompanyDisclosed fundingLast roundEmployeesFounderTech stackStagePatents & IP focusRecent signals
124m 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
$500M13 mo ago147
147 → 89 (-39%)
Yet Chiang
Co-Founder & Chief Scientist
HubSpot CMS HubHubSpotcore-js+11Series H287 patents
Advanced lithium‑ion battery cell design, manufacturing processes, and safety management
2Superpedestrian
Saas and AI-enabled platform offering predictive maintenence solutions for micromobility operators
$283M54 mo ago415Squarespace CommerceSquarespaceSentry+13Series C70 patents
Electric motorized vehicle control, connectivity, navigation, and cybersecurity systems.
3Sense
Smart energy platform providing real-time electricity usage insights for homes and utilities
60Patents top 21%Funding top 23%Customers top 26%Moat top 26%
All 12 signals ▾
Patentstop 21%
Fundingtop 23%
Customerstop 26%
Moattop 26%
Innovationtop 27%
Producttop 33%
Talenttop 33%
Techtop 36%
Growthtop 37%
Globaltop 50%
Marketbottom 40%
Fin. healthbottom 17%
Patents: 114 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 60 filings since 2022 vs 44 in 2017-21
Funding: Raised $195M across 5 rounds · 5 rounds over 11 yrs (0.5/yr)
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 60/100
$195M6 mo ago120
120 → 106 (-12%)
Mike Phillips
Co-founder
WordPress Block EditorWordPressPlesk+36Series D114 patents
Smart electricity metering and power event detection for device identification and monitoring
1 award
4Malta
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
$98M7 mo ago266Michael Geyer
Managing Director
WordPressMySQLPHP+20Series B272 patents
Pumped heat energy storage integrating thermal and electric generation for power and district heating.
5Indigo
In-wheel motor for electric and autonomous vehicle
57Patents top 20%Funding top 22%Innovation top 24%Growth top 35%
All 9 signals ▾
Patentstop 20%
Fundingtop 22%
Innovationtop 24%
Growthtop 35%
Moattop 35%
Talenttop 38%
Techtop 46%
Globalbottom 44%
Marketbottom 22%
Patents: 355 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 152 filings since 2022 vs 185 in 2017-21
Funding: Raised $54.0M across 1 rounds · 1 rounds over 2 yrs (0.5/yr)
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 57/100
$54M15 mo ago3Ian Hunter
Founder
WordPressMySQLPHP+23Series B355 patents
Agricultural biotech and AI-driven precision farming solutions
6Titan Advanced Energy Solutions
Acoustic battery management system provider for lithium batteries
$43M56 mo ago35
35 → 43 (+23%)
Rene Honig
Co-Founder
WixSentryBootstrap+14Series B2 job openings
7AlertMe
Provider of devices and web services for building automation and monitoring
$37M190 mo agoAdrian Critchlow
Co-Founder
Acquired
8Kuva Systems
Provider of continuous monitoring solutions for methane and VOC emissions
$35M24 mo ago16Jason Bylsma
Co-Founder & Chief Engineer
Webflowcore-jsSlick+16Series A
9Raptor Maps
Provider of solar asset management platform using aerial and sensor data
57AI top 15%Funding top 32%Growth top 32%Talent top 34%
All 12 signals ▾
AItop 15%
Fundingtop 32%
Growthtop 32%
Talenttop 34%
Producttop 40%
Moattop 41%
Techbottom 49%
Marketbottom 41%
Globalbottom 39%
Innovationbottom 33%
Patentsbottom 31%
Newsbottom 21%
AI: Holds AI/ML patents (G06N-family CPC)
Funding: Raised $27.5M across 6 rounds · 6 rounds over 11 yrs (0.5/yr)
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 57/100
$28M19 mo ago64Edward Obropta
Co-Founder & CTO
Framer SitesApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+14Series C4 patents
Precision UAV-based monitoring and edge analytics for specialty crop assessment and asset management.
10SYSO Technologies
Provider of renewable energy storage and management solutions
35Funding top 36%Talent top 38%Moat top 39%Market bottom 40%
All 5 signals ▾
Fundingtop 36%
Talenttop 38%
Moattop 39%
Marketbottom 40%
Globalbottom 29%
Funding: Raised $24.5M across 5 rounds · 5 rounds over 5 yrs (1.0/yr)
Talent: 2 named leaders on record · 2 C-suite/founder profiles curated
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 35/100
$24M7 mo ago22
22 → 44 (+100%)
Christopher Gosline
Co-Founder & CEO
Series B
11Fourth Power
Energy storage solutions for grid
$19M10 mo agoAsegun Henry
Founder & Chief Technical Officer
WordPressMySQLPHP+27Series A1 internship
12Lydian Labs
Developer of technology to recycle CO2 emissions into carbon-neutral fuels
$18M7 mo agoJoe Rodden
Co-Founder & CEO
Series A25 patents
Modular electrically heated reactors for endothermic chemical synthesis and catalysis
13Hosta
AI-driven property assessment solution for property owners & managers
$15M56 mo ago30Henriette Fleischmann
Co-Founder & COO
WordPressMySQLPHP+19Series A1 job opening
14Transaera
Developer of advanced heat pump systems for dehumidifying, cooling, and heating
$13M21 mo ago12Matthew Dorson
Co-Founder & CTO
Seed16 patents
Patents concentrated in mechanical & energy engineering
2 job openings
15Vertical Semiconductor
Developer of vertical GaN technology for power electronics applications
$11M9 mo agoJosh Perozek
CTO & Co-Founder
Seed1 award
16Active Surfaces
Developer of ultra-thin, lightweight, flexible, low-cost solar cells.
16Talent top 38%Funding top 43%Moat bottom 38%Global bottom 36%
All 6 signals ▾
Talenttop 38%
Fundingtop 43%
Moatbottom 38%
Globalbottom 36%
Newsbottom 22%
Marketbottom 21%
Talent: 2 named leaders on record · 2 C-suite/founder profiles curated
Funding: Raised $9.7M across 3 rounds · 3 rounds over 3 yrs (1.0/yr)
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 16/100
$10M14 mo ago2Shiv Bhakta
Co-Founder
Seed
17WebGen Systems
Building energy management systems
$10M243 mo agoRick Gallagher
Founder
Deadpooled
18Ambient Devices
Glanceable information displays and systems for energy usage and other data
$7M214 mo ago5Series B
19Maat Energy
Technology solution for hydrogen production
$6M61 mo agoK-C Tran
Co-Founder & CEO
Funding Raised
20Ekotrope
Tech-enabled service provider for energy-efficient building, green politics, & construction
32Growth top 35%Product top 36%Talent bottom 49%Tech bottom 48%
All 10 signals ▾
Growthtop 35%
Producttop 36%
Talentbottom 49%
Techbottom 48%
Fundingbottom 47%
Innovationbottom 43%
Moatbottom 42%
Patentsbottom 37%
Globalbottom 32%
Marketbottom 29%
Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Product: 7 distinct product lines · Company stage: Series A
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 32/100
$6M10 mo ago17
17 → 36 (+112%)
Nick Sisler
Founder and Director of Engineering
JavaD3Google Web Toolkit+16Series A5 patents
Sustainable building automation and management software for green construction
1 launch
21SiEnergy Systems
Developer of optimized multimedia solutions for SOC, OEM, and ODM needs
$3M136 mo ago5Funding Raised
22Scanifly
Provider of a drone platform for solar system installations
$2M66 mo ago41Denis Kobozev
Co-Founder & CTO
WordPressMySQLPHP+31Seed4 patents
AI-driven solar site assessment and photovoltaic suitability analysis
23Soofa
Provider of advertising agency services
$675K110 mo ago34Jutta Friedrichs
Co-Founder - Vice President Operations
Cart FunctionalitySquarespace CommerceSquarespace+32Seed
24GeoOrbital
Electric wheel for bicycle conversion
$314K108 mo ago6Seed8 patents
Electric motorized wheel modules for vehicles, integrating propulsion and control systems.
25Gridspan Energy
Energy storage solution provider for islands
$153K91 mo agoAlec Macklis
ex-Founder
Funding Raised
26ZOME Energy Networks
Provider of cloud-based thermostat control solutions
$150K182 mo ago7Seed
27Eta Wireless
Power management chip provider for wireless communication
$108K117 mo ago12Joel L Dawson
Co-Founder
Acquired

Top 12 Energy Tech companies in Cambridge

#1
Series D · Cambridge, Massachusetts · founded 2013 · 120 employees
$194.6Mraised

Smart energy platform providing real-time electricity usage insights for homes and utilities. It uses smart sensors and data analytics to deliver real-time electricity usage insights for homes, utilities, and energy partners. It helps users understand and reduce energy consumption, improve efficiency, and support grid reliability by providing high-resolution monitoring and behavioral energy insights aimed at lowering carbon emissions and accelerating the energy transition.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 60how this company ranks against its industry peers
Patents
top 21%
Funding
top 23%
Customers
top 26%
Moat
top 26%
Innovation
top 27%
Product
top 33%
Patents: 114 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 60 filings since 2022 vs 44 in 2017-21 · Latest publication 2026
Funding: Raised $195M across 5 rounds · 5 rounds over 11 yrs (0.5/yr) · Last round Series D (Jan 2026)
Customers: Play-Store rating 4.16★ across 1,762 ratings (1 apps) · Review volume +34% in 6 mo · Marquee-customer mentions: top 13% of tracked companies
Audience (LinkedIn): 23k LinkedIn followers — 14.1% of this cohort's audience
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 awards announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Jan 2026Series D
  • Apr 2022Series C$127.6M
  • Sep 2021Series B
  • Aug 2019Series B$29.9M
Founders & team
Mike PhillipsCo-founderRyan HouletteSVP Engineering & Technology / CofounderChris MicaliCo-Founder & VP Product
Investors
Blue Earth Capital, Telus, Schneider Electric, Energy Impact Partners, iRobot, Prelude Ventures
Tech stack
Amazon Web ServicesAmplitudeApache Http ServerApple Icloud MailAtlassian StatuspageBootstrap
#2
Series B · Cambridge, Massachusetts · founded 2018 · 266 employees
$98.3Mraised

Developer of long-duration energy storage systems using steam-based heat pump. The company's solution delivers dispatchable, cost-effective energy through utility-scale systems. The technology allows for integration into existing fossil assets. It provides intraday or interday energy storage with backup firing availability. The systems support grid resilience with synchronous power and load-following capabilities.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 64how this company ranks against its industry peers
Innovation
top 16%
Patents
top 17%
Moat
top 19%
Funding
top 28%
Growth
top 45%
Tech
top 46%
Innovation: 272 patents (top 18% of patent-holders) · 184 filings since 2022 vs 88 in 2017-21 · Deep-tech classification: Tech Hardware
Patents: 272 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 184 filings since 2022 vs 88 in 2017-21 · Latest publication 2026
Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 8/10 · IP moat: 272 patents · Soonicorn
Audience (LinkedIn): 25k LinkedIn followers — 15.7% of this cohort's audience
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 partnerships (incl. Acwa) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Dec 2025Series B$24M
  • Nov 2023Series B$21.6M
  • Aug 2021Series B
  • Feb 2021Series B$50.7M
Founders & team
Michael GeyerManaging Director
Investors
Concord New Energy, Alfa Laval, Breakthrough Energy, Siemens Energy, PROMAN, Chevron Technology Ventures
Tech stack
ComplianzContact Form 7Core-JsElementorElementor Header & Footer BuilderHello Elementor
#3
Series H · Cambridge, Massachusetts · founded 2010 · 147 employees
$500Mraised

Developer of battery technology for electric vehicles and energy storage. The company provides a suite of technologies designed to improve battery performance. These technologies address challenges related to cost, safety, energy density, and cold-weather performance. The company's products can be used independently or in combination with existing battery solutions.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 69how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 18%
Moat
top 22%
Growth
top 26%
Patents
top 32%
Talent
top 38%
Innovation
top 39%
Funding: Raised $500M across 13 rounds · 13 rounds over 16 yrs (0.8/yr) · Last round Grant (prize money) (Jun 2025)
Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 9/10 · IP moat: 288 patents · Unicorn
Growth: Headcount 86 → 147 (+71%) across vintages · Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Audience (LinkedIn): 21k LinkedIn followers — 12.8% of this cohort's audience
Activity (LinkedIn): 3 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Jun 2025Grant (prize money)$10.3M
  • Mar 2025Grant (prize money)$3.2M
  • Sep 2024Series H$87M
  • Jan 2022Series F
Founders & team
Yet ChiangCo-Founder & Chief ScientistNaoki OtaPresident & CEO
Investors
CRV, North Bridge Venture Partners, PTT, DOE, ITOCHU, Kyocera
Tech stack
CloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-JsFont AwesomeGodaddyGoogle Analytics
#4
Series B · Cambridge, Massachusetts · founded 2019 · 22 employees
$24.5Mraised

Provider of renewable energy storage and management solutions. It offers the SYSO Technology Platform - which is used to manage equipment, market data & weather data, and SYSO Technology Server - which provides installation and data security solutions.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 35how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 36%
Talent
top 38%
Moat
top 39%
Market
bottom 40%
Global
bottom 29%
Funding: Raised $24.5M across 5 rounds · 5 rounds over 5 yrs (1.0/yr) · Last round Series B (Dec 2025)
Talent: 2 named leaders on record · 2 C-suite/founder profiles curated
Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 7/10 · 9 curated direct competitors tracked
Audience (LinkedIn): 2k LinkedIn followers
Funding rounds
  • Dec 2025Series B$7M
  • Jul 2024Series B$14.5M
  • Oct 2022Series A$10M
  • Apr 2022Seed$2M
Founders & team
Christopher GoslineCo-Founder & CEONicholas SpeyerCo-Founder
Investors
Lacuna Sustainable Investments, Kimmeridge, Masscec, Kimmeridge Energy
#5
Series A · Cambridge, Massachusetts · founded 2021
$18Mraised

Developer of technology to recycle CO2 emissions into carbon-neutral fuels. The company focuses on creating sustainable aviation fuels from air, water, and renewable electricity. It aims to decarbonize the aviation industry by producing fuel with lifecycle emissions reductions. The company has produced its first fuel product and successfully commissioned its pilot demonstration.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 16k LinkedIn followers — 9.8% of this cohort's audience
Activity: 1 awards announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Dec 2025Series A$43.7M
  • Nov 2023Grant (prize money)$274K
  • Sep 2023Seed$15M
  • Jun 2022Seed$3M
Founders & team
Joe RoddenCo-Founder & CEOBranko ZugicCo-Founder & CTO
Investors
Congruent Ventures, Galvanize Climate Solutions, Grok Ventures, Voyager, Union Square Ventures, Overture
#6
Series A · Cambridge, Massachusetts · founded 2021
$19Mraised

Energy storage solutions for grid. Its technology makes renewable energy an on-demand energy source through utility-scale thermal storage.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 4k LinkedIn followers — 2.2% of this cohort's audience
Funding rounds
  • Sep 2025Series A$20M
  • Dec 2023Series A$19M
Founders & team
Asegun HenryFounder & Chief Technical OfficerArvin GanesanChief Executive Officer
Investors
DCVC, Breakthrough Energy, BVCC, Munich Re
Tech stack
Backbone.JsCdnjsCloudflareCloudflare Browser InsightsComplianzFont Awesome
#7
Series B · Cambridge, Massachusetts · founded 2010 · 3 employees
$54Mraised

Indigo Technologies develops an in-wheel motor for electric and autonomous vehicles. It provides an all-in-one wheel called traction T1. The motor in the wheel that replaces engines, differentials, driveshafts, brake lines, dampers, etc of traditional vehicles. It reduces the suspension and provides a smooth ride, eliminates the motors and axels in the vehicle layout and improves the cabin space of the vehicle. Also, it provides a safer ride to the passenger.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 57how this company ranks against its industry peers
Patents
top 20%
Funding
top 22%
Innovation
top 24%
Growth
top 35%
Moat
top 35%
Talent
top 38%
Patents: 355 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 152 filings since 2022 vs 185 in 2017-21 · Latest publication 2026
Funding: Raised $54.0M across 1 rounds · 1 rounds over 2 yrs (0.5/yr) · Last round Series B (Apr 2025)
Innovation: 355 patents (top 7% of patent-holders) · 152 filings since 2022 vs 185 in 2017-21 · Deep-tech classification: Tech Hardware
Audience (LinkedIn): 13k LinkedIn followers — 8.0% of this cohort's audience
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 expansions announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Apr 2025Series B$54M
  • Mar 2024Seed
Founders & team
Ian HunterFounderWill GraylinCEO
Investors
Foxconn Electronics, FM Capital, FedEx, VI Ventures, HCS Beteiligungsgesellschaft, PBJ Capital
Tech stack
AstraCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-JsElementorGoogle Analytics
#8
Seed · Cambridge, Massachusetts · founded 2024
$11Mraised

Developer of vertical GaN technology for power electronics applications. The company focuses on enabling higher density and higher efficiency power converters. Its technology addresses applications from grid infrastructure to data centers. The company's approach aims to bring vertical GaN technologies to a scalable manufacturing platform. The technology targets improvements in power density and efficiency for modern power systems.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 3k LinkedIn followers
Hiring: 1 hiring post in 12 mo (public) · hiring: Principal Semiconductor Device Engineer
Activity: 2 partnerships · 1 awards · 1 expansions (incl. Vertiv team) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Oct 2025Seed$11M
Founders & team
Josh PerozekCTO & Co-FounderCynthia LiaoCEO & Co-FounderTomas PalaciosCo-Founder
Investors
Playground Global, Jimco, milemark•capital, Shin-Etsu Chemical, Kastor Capital
#9
Series A · Cambridge, Massachusetts · founded 2010 · 17 employees
$5.9Mraised

Tech-enabled service provider for energy-efficient building, green politics, & construction. It is focused on production and spec/tract builders and has found construction savings for many builders. It compares thousands of different design options by many key performance indicators like construction cost, annual energy bill, payback, code compliance, HERS, EnergyStar, etc. to select suitable designs for a given project.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 32how this company ranks against its industry peers
Growth
top 35%
Product
top 36%
Talent
bottom 49%
Tech
bottom 48%
Funding
bottom 47%
Innovation
bottom 43%
Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Product: 7 distinct product lines · Company stage: Series A
Talent: 1 named leader on record · 1 C-suite/founder profile curated
Audience (LinkedIn): 2k LinkedIn followers
Hiring (LinkedIn): 1 hiring post in 12 mo (public) · hiring: Product Manager - Energy Code
Activity (LinkedIn): 2 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Oct 2025Series A$11M
  • May 2017Seed$617.8K
  • Dec 2014Seed$1.4M
  • Aug 2013Seed$1.7M
Founders & team
Nick SislerFounder and Director of Engineering
Investors
Masscec
Tech stack
Amazon SesAmazon Web ServicesApache Http ServerBackbone.JsCart FunctionalityD3
#10
Series C · Cambridge, Massachusetts · founded 2015 · 64 employees
$27.5Mraised

Provider of solar asset management platform using aerial and sensor data. The platform analyzes images to conduct root cause analysis and direct operations and maintenance efforts. The platform digitally reconstructs solar plants in a map-based interface enriched with data. Autonomous drones investigate site conditions and equipment, automating visual investigations. A mobile application allows technicians to access remediation context, even offline.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 57how this company ranks against its industry peers
AI
top 15%
Funding
top 32%
Growth
top 32%
Talent
top 34%
Product
top 40%
Moat
top 41%
AI: Holds AI/ML patents (G06N-family CPC)
Funding: Raised $27.5M across 6 rounds · 6 rounds over 11 yrs (0.5/yr) · Last round Series C (Dec 2024)
Growth: Headcount 53 → 64 (+21%) across vintages · Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Funding rounds
  • Dec 2024Series C$35M
  • Apr 2022Series B$22M
  • Oct 2020Series A$100K
  • Aug 2020Series A$5M
Founders & team
Edward ObroptaCo-Founder & CTONikhil VadhavkarPresident and CEO
Investors
Blue Bear Capital, Data Point Capital, Buoyant Ventures, Congruent Ventures, Powerhouse, Y Combinator
Tech stack
Amazon SesAmazon Web ServicesApple Icloud MailFramer SitesGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Font Api
#11
Seed · Cambridge, Massachusetts · founded 2022 · 2 employees
$9.7Mraised

Developer of ultra-thin, lightweight, flexible, low-cost solar cells. The company focuses on enabling any surface to generate solar energy. It utilizes novel manufacturing techniques and commodity materials to build solar cells for both established and emerging markets. The company aims to provide solutions for integrating solar technology into various applications, including roofing, canopies, vehicles, and electronics.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 16how this company ranks against its industry peers
Talent
top 38%
Funding
top 43%
Moat
bottom 38%
Global
bottom 36%
News
bottom 22%
Market
bottom 21%
Talent: 2 named leaders on record · 2 C-suite/founder profiles curated
Funding: Raised $9.7M across 3 rounds · 3 rounds over 3 yrs (1.0/yr) · Last round Seed (May 2025)
Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 1/10 · 10 curated direct competitors tracked
Funding rounds
  • May 2025Seed$1.3M
  • May 2024Seed$5.6M
  • Sep 2023Seed$3.6M
Founders & team
Shiv BhaktaCo-FounderRichard SwartwoutCo-Founder
Investors
Safar Partners, QVT Family Office, Lendlease, Type One Ventures, Umami Capital, Sabanc Climate Tech
#12
Seed · Cambridge, Massachusetts · founded 2017 · 12 employees
$12.8Mraised

Developer of advanced heat pump systems for dehumidifying, cooling, and heating. The systems integrate into commercial buildings to deliver consistent comfort. The technology uses materials to develop systems that dehumidify air. The systems are fully electric with cooling and heating modes.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 4k LinkedIn followers — 2.7% of this cohort's audience
Hiring: 2 hiring posts in 12 mo (public) · momentum +2 · hiring: Fireware Engineer, Chief Fun Coordinator
Funding rounds
  • Nov 2024Grant (prize money)$2.3M
  • Oct 2024Seed$8.2M
  • Jul 2022Seed$4.5M
  • Oct 2020Seed$100K
Founders & team
Matthew DorsonCo-Founder & CTORoss BonnerCo-Founder and CTOMircea DincăCo-Founder & CSO
Investors
Carrier, Masscec, Saint-Gobain, Energy Impact Partners, DOE, America’s Seed Fund
Tech stack
WordpressMysqlPhpYoutubeAnimate.CssYoast Seo

Funding & investor landscape

$1.4Btotal disclosed funding
30companies funded
96disclosed rounds
0rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
Greentown Labs14 rounds
Masscec7 rounds
Clean Energy Venture Group3 rounds
Climate Capital3 rounds
DOE3 rounds
MassChallenge3 rounds
OSTI3 rounds
Bantam Group2 rounds
Breakthrough Energy2 rounds
CRV2 rounds

Notable founders

Mike Phillips
Co-founder · Sense
Ryan Houlette
SVP Engineering & Technology / Cofounder · Sense
Michael Geyer
Managing Director · Malta
Yet Chiang
Co-Founder & Chief Scientist · 24m Technologies
Naoki Ota
President & CEO · 24m Technologies
Christopher Gosline
Co-Founder & CEO · SYSO Technologies
Nicholas Speyer
Co-Founder · SYSO Technologies
Joe Rodden
Co-Founder & CEO · Lydian Labs
Branko Zugic
Co-Founder & CTO · Lydian Labs
Asegun Henry
Founder & Chief Technical Officer · Fourth Power
Arvin Ganesan
Chief Executive Officer · Fourth Power
Ian Hunter
Founder · Indigo
Prism market signals · United States · country-scoped Prism corpus, 2,119,908 docs

Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage

Share of Energy Tech coverage by sub-theme.

Regulatory-risk over time rising

Funding & growth over time

funding rising · growth rising

RESEARCH IN CAMBRIDGE · Energy

How research on Energy Storage in Cambridge is moving

A read on the academic research around Energy Storage in Cambridge — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 110 papers.

110 papers · stance +0.48 · 48% breakthrough · 22% concern
breakthrough · advancement · concern
top institutions
  • University of Cambridge109
  • Cambridge College1
  • Cambridge School1
leading researchers
Alexander C. Forse · Bo Wen · Buddha Deka Boruah · Chloe J. Balhatchet · Clare P. Grey · Grace Mapstone
prism intelligence · tone & topics
96% positive · 2% critical tone
BusinessEnvironmentSustainabilityMaterials ScienceEconomicsElectronics
Breakthroughs47 · 43%
▲ 33%→42% share
▲1.3× share momentum8 median citations81% since 2021mostly methods-led
Breakthroughs are rising (33%→42% of field), led by Battery (electricity).
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Battery (electricity)1→10
  • Electrochemistry1→9
  • Supercapacitor1→6
  • Electrode1→6
  • Redox1→4
Newly emergingElectrolyte 0→6 · Optoelectronics 0→5 · Renewable energy 0→5
Landmark Hierarchically Structured Porous Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage · 917 cites
Advancements29 · 26%
▼ 33%→30% share
▼0.9× share momentum6 median citations93% since 2021mostly empirical
Advancements are cooling (33%→30% of field), led by Electrochemistry.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Electrochemistry1→5
  • Supercapacitor1→4
  • Nanotechnology2→5
  • Battery (electricity)1→3
Newly emergingRenewable energy 0→8 · Electrode 0→5 · Electrolyte 0→5
Landmark Graphene, related two-dimensional crystals, and hybrid systems for energy conversion and storage · 3,394 cites
Concerns21 · 19%
▲ 17%→18% share
▲1.1× share momentum38 median citations76% since 2021mostly reviews
Concerns are rising (17%→18% of field), led by Nanotechnology.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Nanotechnology1→5
  • Electrolyte2→5
  • Battery (electricity)1→3
  • Supercapacitor1→3
  • Capacitor1→3
Newly emergingRenewable energy 0→7 · Electricity 0→3 · Capacitance 0→3
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Common questions

How many Energy Tech companies are there in Cambridge, United States?
Radar tracks 50 indexable Energy Tech companies headquartered in Cambridge, United States that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Energy Tech companies in Cambridge, United States?
The Energy Tech companies in Cambridge, United States on this list have raised a combined $1.4B in disclosed equity funding across 30 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Energy Tech company in Cambridge, United States?
24m Technologies is the highest-funded Energy Tech company in Cambridge, United States, with $500M in disclosed equity funding.
How many Energy Tech companies in Cambridge, United States are funded?
30 of the 50 Energy Tech companies in Cambridge, United States on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Energy Tech unicorns are there in Cambridge, United States?
1 Energy Tech company in Cambridge, United States on this list is valued at $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in Cambridge, United States Energy Tech companies?
The most active investors in Cambridge, United States Energy Tech companies on this list include Greentown Labs, Masscec, Clean Energy Venture Group, Climate Capital, DOE.
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