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Solar Startups

Updated August 2026

Companies in the solar sector developing innovative solutions and technologies.

Explore 621 recently funded solar companies with verified founder contact information and fundraising data.

Total Companies
621
Total Funding
$2.3B
Avg Funding
$93.9M
Global Reach
14
countries

Top Cities for Solar

Delft
Es
Austin
San Francisco
Boulder
Newcastle

Recently Funded Companies

Export
Delft, The Netherlands

Whiffle is a weather forecasting firm that offers services for weather forecasts, wind energy, and solar power.

$3.4M raised
Feb 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Es, Belgium

Emica Solar is a company which develops the floating solar energy.

$519K raised
Feb 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Austin, United States

Industrial Sun offer comprehensive and cost-saving solar development capabilities tailored to serve customers

$90.0M raised
Feb 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

Aurora Solar is a SaaS company that uses aerial imagery to assess solar installation projects.

$200.0M raised
Feb 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Boulder, United States

SMT Energy is a renewable energy developer focused on scaling PV, community solar, standalone energy storage, and management facilities.

$135.0M raised
Feb 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Newcastle, Australia

Kardinia Energy is a manufacturer and supplier of printed solar.

$1.5M raised
Feb 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Boston, United States

Greenvolt Power is a renewable energy platform that develops and operates onshore Wind and photovoltaic installations.

$410.8M raised
Feb 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Golden, United States

Sensera Systems provides solar-powered wireless cameras and software for remote jobsite monitoring and visual data management.

$27.0M raised
Feb 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Milan, Italy

Innovo Renewables operates as a fully integrated renewable energy platform.

$95.2M raised
Feb 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Stockholm, Sweden

Alight is a solar developer and independent power producer that helps energy-intensive businesses switch to solar.

$46.5M raised
Feb 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Revera Energy is a renewable energy infrastructure company that builds solar, wind, and battery storage.

$150.0M raised
Feb 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Regina, Canada

CVL is a pioneer in green energy, having developed projects using wind turbines, solar arrays, and battery storage.

$626K raised
Feb 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

São Paulo, Brazil

Solfácil is a unique ecosystem for solar installers, enabling their business through financial services, equipment sourcing and technology

$175.3M raised
Feb 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Albuquerque, United States

Osazda Energy provides materials engineering solutions to improve solar cell and solar module reliability.

$1.1M raised
Feb 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

Millions of homes just became eligible for solar power.

$5.1M raised
Feb 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Vilnius, Lithuania

Sun Investment Group is a development and investment management company focused on the solar energy industry.

$38.3M raised
Feb 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Boston, United States

Swift Current Energy is a renewable energy company that develops and operates clean energy projects.

$248.0M raised
Feb 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

GameChange Solar are changing the world by making the solar affordable.

$1.7M raised
Feb 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Yverdon-les-bains, Switzerland

ExerGo provides energy concepts, feasibility studies, and engineering services for thermal network projects.

Feb 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Washington, United States

Lydian Energy is a independent power producer specializing in the development, construction, and operation of utility-scale solar.

$689.0M raised
Feb 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Dublin, Ireland

Astatine aims to accelerate the transition to renewable energy by developing and implementing sustainable and financially solutions.

$16.0M raised
Feb 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

São Paulo, Brazil

77 Sol is a business intelligence company that offers solar energy equipment and financing services.

$2.7M raised
Feb 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Bogotá, Colombia

Litro de Luz is a solar energy company dedicated to bringing sustainable lighting solutions to communities without access to electricity.

$540K raised
Feb 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Madrid, Spain

Comunidad Solar is a company that provides energy self-consumption services.

$228K raised
Feb 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Mateo, United States

Complete Solar Solution offers a wide range of solar products and financing programs to help consumers reduce their electricity bills.

$10.0M raised
Feb 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

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About the Solar Startup Ecosystem

The solar sector is an active area of startup innovation and venture capital investment. Companies in this space are developing new technologies, platforms, and services that address evolving market needs and create new business opportunities.

Funding Trends in Solar

Solar companies raise capital across various funding stages, from early seed rounds to late-stage growth financing. Investor interest in this sector is driven by the size of the addressable market, the pace of technology adoption, and the potential for scalable business models.

Growth Outlook

The solar sector is expected to continue evolving as technology advances, market dynamics shift, and new opportunities emerge. Companies that demonstrate strong product-market fit, efficient growth, and clear competitive advantages are well-positioned to attract continued investment.

Solar Funding Breakdown

Here is how funding is distributed among the 621 solar companies tracked in the VCBacked database.

Average Funding
$93.9M
Total Funding Tracked
$2.3B
Countries Represented
14

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Solar

1.San Francisco
2 companies$205.1M
2.Boston
2 companies$658.8M
3.São Paulo
2 companies$178.0M
4.Delft
1 companies$3.4M
5.Es
1 companies$519K

Related Industries

Companies in the solar sector often overlap with or complement businesses in adjacent industries. Exploring related verticals can help you discover additional companies, identify partnership opportunities, and understand the broader competitive landscape.

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