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Solar Startups

Updated October 2026

Companies in the solar sector developing innovative solutions and technologies.

Explore 630 recently funded solar companies with verified founder contact information and fundraising data.

Total Companies
630
Total Funding
$547.2M
Avg Funding
$21.9M
Global Reach
8
countries

Top Cities for Solar

London
Melbourne
Dumfries
Denver
San Rafael
Plano

Recently Funded Companies

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London, United Kingdom

Metris Energy is an energy software company that develops an AI-powered platform for managing renewable energy assets and portfolios.

$5.0M raised
Sep 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Melbourne, Australia

Amber Electric provides electricity plans based on wholesale energy prices with usage charges linked to market rates.

$55.9M raised
Sep 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Dumfries, United Kingdom

Zhyphen is to supply integrated modular energy systems that generate off grid renewable energy that is sustainable, affordable.

$401K raised
Sep 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Denver, United States

SunShare is a renewables and environment company specializing in solar garden development services.

$30.0M raised
Sep 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Rafael, United States

Ojjo revolutionizes large-scale solar energy with innovative foundation technology and services that reduce costs and complexity.

$40.0M raised
Sep 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Plano, United States

Nexus develops, finances, and operates solar and energy storage assets.

$220.0M raised
Sep 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Lausanne, Switzerland

Insolight is an energy company that develops and manufactures solar panels.

$1.2M raised
Sep 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Springfield, United States

Vroom Solar MO provides plug-and-play solar-direct power stations and mounting racks for off-grid and mobile applications.

$68K raised
Sep 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Austin, United States

Yotta is a clean energy technology company developing modular solar-integrated battery storage for commercial buildings.

$8.0M raised
Sep 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Madrid, Spain

Nomad Solar Energy specializes in producing and commercializing mobile and off-grid solar generators.

$16.7M raised
Sep 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Jackson, United States

Sesame Solar manufactures the world’s first mobile nanogrids that self-generate power for the integrated turnkey solutions in <15 minutes.

$3.5M raised
Sep 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Barrio Eléctrico offers residential solar-plus-storage leases, relying on community engagement to support the systems.

$21.0M raised
Sep 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Berlin, Germany

Nomos is a full-stack energy company that enables brands to offer embedded energy products.

$23.1M raised
Sep 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Oakland, United States

Planted is a solar deployment technology company that uses AI powered robots and software to plan and deploy solar projects.

$31.8M raised
Sep 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Brisbane, Australia

Solaris AI develops SaaS operations and maintenance system designed for solar farms and large-scale photovoltaic installations.

$2.1M raised
Sep 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

The Hague, The Netherlands

Exasun is an innovative Dutch SolarPV manufacturer. It produce Glass-Glass solar panels with high efficiency and long life.

$9.0M raised
Sep 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Del Mar, United States

Powur, a technology company, enables direct sellers to participate in the residential shift from dirty to clean energy.

Sep 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Boulder, United States

Odyssey provides technology and finance solutions for distributed renewable energy companies at every stage of project deployment.

$47.0M raised
Sep 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Sydney, Australia

Lab 360 Solar was established. To turn Daytime PL imaging into commercial goods and services

$2.6M raised
Sep 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Vancouver, United States

DWP Energy Solutions specializes in BESS sales, agri-solar solutions, and solar water desalination services.

$270K raised
Sep 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Boulder, United States

Cloudbreak Energy Partners focused on bringing the economic benefits of solar to communities across the US through land leases.

$1.0M raised
Sep 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Beaverton, United States

kWh Analytics provides climate insurance and portfolio analytics for the solar industry.

$2.4M raised
Sep 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Arnhem, The Netherlands

HyET Solar is a manufacturer of silicon-based solar modules for building integrated solar applications.

$15.6M raised
Sep 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

EcoFlow provides designs, develops and manufactures eco-friendly and affordable portable power stations for personal and professional use.

$9.6M raised
Sep 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Luis Obispo, United States

Fracsun offers complete PV soiling monitoring solutions for solar array owners, operators, and developers.

$1.0M raised
Sep 2021

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 630 solar companies tracked in the VCBacked database.

Average Funding
$21.9M
Total Funding Tracked
$547.2M
Countries Represented
8

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Solar

1.Boulder
2 companies$48.0M
2.London
1 companies$5.0M
3.Melbourne
1 companies$55.9M
4.Dumfries
1 companies$401K
5.Denver
1 companies$30.0M

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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