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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
$1.6B
Avg Funding
$77.4M
Global Reach
9
countries

Top Cities for Solar

Mexico City
Ardmore
Washington
San Francisco
Amsterdam
Milan

Recently Funded Companies

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Mexico City, Mexico

Energía Real is specializing in distributed solar generation and battery energy storage systems (BESS) for commercial clients.

$115.5M raised
Oct 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Ardmore, United States

Ampliform specializes in utility-scale solar and solar plus storage projects in the U.S.

$165.0M raised
Oct 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Washington, United States

CleanChoice Energy is a clean energy supplier whose mission is to make 100% renewable energy available to everyone.

Oct 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

Scope Zero is an investment company that provides energy efficiency systems, sustainability strategies, and home technology solutions.

$100K raised
Oct 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

PlexiSun builds system of solar hot water for domestic and industrial users.

$250K raised
Oct 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Milan, Italy

Falck Renewables is develop, design, build and manage power production plants from wind power, solar power, WtE and biomass technologies.

$98.4M raised
Oct 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Washington, United States

SolarAPP+ automates plan review and issues instant permits for residential solar and storage systems through a web-based platform.

$4.0M raised
Oct 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Hometree specializes in residential energy services, assisting homeowners in their transition to low-carbon living.

$65.0M raised
Oct 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Washington, United States

Redball Energy provides flexible financing to developers and installers of solar power and renewable energy plants.

$25.0M raised
Oct 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Madrid, Spain

BNZ, an independent power producer (IPP), plans, installs, and runs solar photovoltaic projects.

$740.1M raised
Oct 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Belo Horizonte, Brazil

SolarView engages in monitoring services for the production and consumption of electrical energy from photovoltaic systems.

$845K raised
Oct 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Antonio, United States

Solar Energy Electric Subscription Service

$3.0M raised
Oct 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Bologna, Italy

GreenGo is a utility-scale renewable energy company that specializes on solar, wind, storage, hydrogen, and hybrid solutions.

$35.6M raised
Oct 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Milan, Italy

GR Value is a solar energy company that provides the production of clean energy and plant management services.

$72.8M raised
Oct 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Berlin, Germany

Sunhero delivers custom-built solar panel solutions.

$3.2M raised
Oct 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

Delivering easy building decarbonization for commercial real estate owners

Oct 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Madrid, Spain

RatedPower software to design & optimize utility-scale solar plants. Maximize the potential of PV plants & reduce LCOE

$6.0M raised
Oct 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Bristol, United Kingdom

Albion Technologies is a manufacturing company that offers battery energy storage system to renewable energy providers.

$444K raised
Oct 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

WattBuy is a clean energy platform that empowers enterprises to help their customers choose affordable, clean energy options for their home.

$11.2M raised
Oct 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Stevensville, United States

Urban Grid is a developer of utility scale renewable energy projects.

$275.0M raised
Oct 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Tetovo, Macedonia

AE Solar Horizon operates as a manufacture of solar PV panels.

$3.4M raised
Oct 2022

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
$77.4M
Total Funding Tracked
$1.6B
Countries Represented
9

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other21 companies

Top Cities for Solar

1.Washington
3 companies$29.0M
2.San Francisco
2 companies$100K
3.Milan
2 companies$171.2M
4.Madrid
2 companies$746.1M
5.Mexico City
1 companies$115.5M

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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