When was Gridtential founded?

Gridtential was founded in 2010 and raised its 1st funding round 3 years after it was founded.

Where is Gridtential located?

Gridtential is headquartered in San Jose, United States. It is registered at Santa Clara, California.

How many employees does Gridtential have?

As of Jul 31, 2026, the latest employee count at Gridtential is 15.

Is Gridtential a funded company?

Gridtential is a funded company, having raised a total of $22.1M across 5 funding rounds to date. The company's 1st funding round was a $***** Seed round, raised on Mar 04, 2013.

When was the latest funding round of Gridtential?

Gridtential's latest funding was a $***** Series B round on Sep 08, 2017, with participation from 7 investors. Its primary sector is Energy Storage. Globally, the Energy Storage sector has seen $124M in funding in 2026 to date.

Where does Gridtential rank among its competitors?

Gridtential ranks 7th amongst 92 active competitors, of which 4 are funded. It stands 1st in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was CleanTech Lithium, which secured $5.78M in Aug, 2025.

Who are the top competitors of Gridtential?

Gridtential's top competitors include Accumulator factory MOLL, Livfast and Chloride Metals. Among them, CleanTech Lithium secured the most recent funding round in August, 2025.

Gridtential - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding & Competitors

Company Details

Silicon Joule battery technology for safer, lower-cost, high-performance energy storage. This company is revolutionizing energy storage by transforming conventional lead batteries with its innovative Silicon Joule technology. This approach delivers a safer, longer-lasting, and higher-power energy source compared to traditional options. The technology revitalizes conventional lead chemistry, achieving extended life cycles, dynamic charge acceptance, and reduced weight. The batteries can be manufactured using existing production lines, eliminating the need for expensive new facilities. Applications span automotive, RVs, reserve power systems, floor sweepers, energy storage systems, wheelchairs, scooters, and golf carts, enabling an emission-free world. The company's technology offers a sustainable solution for powering personal mobility vehicles, homes, and offices, addressing the pressing challenges of renewable energy storage.

Website: gridtential.com
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Registered Address: Santa Clara, California

Key Metrics

Founded Year

2010

Location

San Jose, United States

Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$22.1M in 5 rounds

Latest Funding Round

Series B, Sep 08, 2017, $*****

Investors

Crown Battery & 7 more

Ranked

7^th among 92 active competitors

Employee Count

15 as on Jul 31, 2026

Similar Companies

Accumulator factory MOLL & 112 more

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Gridtential is associated with 1 legal entity given below:

Legal Entity Name	Date of Incorporation	Revenue	Latest Employee Count	Documents
Gridtential Energy, Inc. CIN: 454570720 , United States, Active	Mar 05, 2012	-	9 (As on Dec 31, 2024)	-

Gridtential has raised a total funding of $22.1M over 5 rounds. Its first funding round was on Mar 04, 2013. Its latest funding round was a Series B round on Sep 08, 2017 for $*****. 7 investors participated in its latest round. Gridtential has 7 institutional investors and 1 angel investor.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Gridtential:

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Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Sep 08, 2017	4837791	Series B	6191108	9633806	8768588	7649482
Jan 06, 2017	5780092	Series A	5576710	7473736	5294602	1494255
Feb 03, 2016	4739562	Seed	9936144	3432486	1997999	1346852

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The founders of Gridtential is Peter Borden.

Here are the details of Gridtential's key team members:

Peter Borden: Co-Founder and Chief Technical Advisor of Gridtential. They serve on the board of 1 company.

Gridtential's Board of Directors

Gridtential's board has 10 active members. Andrew Chung, Daniel Miller, Peter Borden, Marty Reed, Ray Kubis, Dan Miller, Christiaan W Beekhuis, Roger Strauch, Dan Mlller and Michele Klein are independent board members.

Here is the list of Gridtential's board of directors:

Name	Type	Representing	Status	Duration
Andrew Chung	Independent board member	-	Current	8y 11m
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roqjvuf	Independent board member	-	Current	7y 3m
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jyoayoz	Independent board member	-	Current	2y 4m
dkngshu	Independent board member	-	Current	3y 4m
fdxamap	Independent board member	-	Current	5y 1m

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Gridtential's employee count trend

Gridtential has 15 employees as of Jul 26. Here is Gridtential's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of Gridtential include Accumulator factory MOLL, Livfast and Chloride Metals. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Gridtential, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Accumulator factory MOLL 1945, Germany, Late Stage	Manufacturer of starter batteries for automotive, commercial vehicles, and industrial applications	-	Metair, DPU Investment & 1 others	45/100
2nd	Livfast 2014, Gurugram (India), Unfunded	Provider of automotive batteries, inverter batteries, and residential solar products, offering a range of smart energy solutions for various applications	-	-	43/100
3rd	Chloride Metals 2002, Kolkata (India), Acquired	Manufacturers of lead & lead based products for the battery industry	-	-	40/100
4th	Pilot Industries 1969, Delhi (India), Early Stage	Leading manufacturer of pure lead ingots and lead alloys, offering battery plates and lead acid batteries	$1.8M	Siddharth Marketing, Kinetic Finvest & 8 others	40/100
5th	CleanTech Lithium 2017, Saint Helier (Jersey), Public	Developer of lithium ion battery services	-	Metals One	39/100
6th	Select Azneo 1987, Jaipur (India), Unfunded	Provider of lead-acid battery manufacturig company	-	-	37/100
7th	Gridtential 2010, San Jose (United States), Series B	Silicon Joule battery technology for safer, lower-cost, high-performance energy storage	$22.1M	The Roda Group, California Energy Commission ... & 6 others	37/100
8th	Universal Power Group 1968, Coppell (United States), Public	Provider of UPG's energy storage services	-	-	35/100
9th	Ga Batteries 1983, Forest Park (United States), Unfunded	Provider of batteries for industrial applications and related accessories	-	-	35/100
10th	NED Energy 1998, Hyderabad (India), Unfunded	Manufacturer of lead acid batteries with a track record	-	-	30/100