About Energy Tech sector in United States
The Energy Tech sector in United States comprises 10.2K companies, including 3.43K funded companies having collectively raised $217B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 1.89K are Series A+ funded, and 48 have achieved unicorn status.
Energy Tech sector in United States has seen 829 acquisitions and 198 IPOs. This represents almost 10.1% of all such companies - which is higher than the 4.5% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes companies providing technology-based solutions to the energy industry stakeholders.
Energy Tech sector is also known as Power Tech or Energy Engineering.
It includes companies providing software solutions to the energy industry stakeholders to manage, optimize and trade power. It also includes companies providing tech-heavy hardware for energy generation and smart products to optimize the use of energy. It excludes traditional companies which are involved in the production and distribution of non renewable and renewable energy as well as oil & gas.
Top Energy Tech Companies in United States
There are 10,209 Energy Tech startups in United States which include Tesla, Lime, Enphase Energy, Bird, Rivian. Out of these, 3,428 startups are funded, with 1,886 having secured Series A+ funding, and 48 achieving unicorn status.
2026 has seen the creation of 70 Energy Tech startups in United States. Over the past 10 years, an average of 390 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and University of California (Berkeley).
Here is the list of top Energy Tech startups in United States
1. Tesla
Electric vehicle and clean energy solutions provider. It manufactures electric vehicles and energy storage systems for consumers. The company designs, develops, manufactures, and sells electric vehicles. It also produces energy generation and storage systems. These products are offered to residential, commercial, and utility-scale customers. The company operates a network of service locations and charging stations.
Key facts about Tesla
- Founded Year: 2003
- Location: Austin (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $408M
- Investors: Valor Equity Partners, Fjord Capital Partners and 72 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Feb 05, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 88/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 1,130 Competitors
2. Lime
App-based rental platform providing self-drive electric kick-scooter. The platform enables users to find the nearest available scooter and start the ride by scanning their QR code or access code. Users should provide rider details, payment details, location, and more for book the scooter. It offers features like variant payment options, and more. At the end of the ride, users can park the vehicle at their legal locations. Their mobile app is available for Android and iOS devices
Key facts about Lime
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $1.71B
- Investors: Andreessen Horowitz, Coatue and 98 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Jul 04, 2022, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 84/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 75 Competitors
Manufacturer of micro-inverter and energy storage systems. It offers a solar monitoring tool which allows customers to monitor the solar energy production and consumption. Its products include microinverters, batteries, accessories, and more.
Key facts about Enphase Energy
- Founded Year: 2006
- Location: Fremont (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $100M
- Investors: Kleiner Perkins, Bay Partners and 16 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Feb 25, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 81/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 21 Competitors
4. Bird
App-based rental platform providing self-drive electric kick-scooters. Users can locate, and reserve electric kick-scooters through the app. They can unlock vehicles by scanning the QR codes, ride the scooters, and park in legal parking spaces at the end of the ride. The kick-scooters include self-reporting damage sensors, self-sealing tires, dual anti-tipping kickstands, and anti-theft encryption. App is available for both Android and iOS devices.
Key facts about Bird
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Miami (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $765M
- Investors: Sequoia Capital, CDPQ and 60 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Aug 04, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 80/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 76 Competitors
5. Rivian
Manufacturer of off-road electric pickup trucks for adventure. The platform specializes in premium electric sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks designed for off-road capability and adventure. Its flagship products include the R1T electric pickup and the R1S electric SUV, both built on a flexible skateboard platform that supports future vehicle models. It offers features including quad-motor all-wheel drives, air suspensions, hydraulic roll control, optimum storage capacity, weather-resistant, optimum charging time, and more.
Key facts about Rivian
- Founded Year: 2009
- Location: Irvine (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $10.5B
- Investors: T. Rowe Price, Ford and 36 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Jun 30, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 78/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 16 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the Energy Tech sector in United States
70 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the Energy Tech sector in United States. 651 Energy Tech startups in United States were founded in 2020 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 70 |
2025 | 53 |
2024 | 164 |
2023 | 329 |
2022 | 384 |
2021 | 519 |
2020 | 651 |
2019 | 647 |
2018 | 568 |
2017 | 518 |
Stage-wise distribution of Energy Tech sector companies in United States
Out of the total 10,209 Energy Tech companies in United States, 3,428 have secured funding. Among them, 1,886 have reached Series A or higher, and 1,459 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 10,209
Funded - 3,428
Series A+ - 1,886
Series B+ - 1,459
Series C+ - 1,245
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 10,209 |
Funded | 3,428 |
Series A+ | 1,886 |
Series B+ | 1,459 |
Series C+ | 1,245 |
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Funding Trends in the Energy Tech sector in United States
Total funding year-on-year in the Energy Tech sector in United States
The Energy Tech sector in United States saw a total funding of more than $171B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2025 at more than $28.9B. There has been a total funding of $10.8B in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $10.8B |
2025 | $28.9B |
2024 | $12.3B |
2023 | $20.9B |
2022 | $19.3B |
2021 | $26.5B |
2020 | $18.8B |
2019 | $11.9B |
2018 | $12.8B |
2017 | $8.96B |
Recent Funding Rounds in Energy Tech in United States
In the year 2026, till July 2026, Energy Tech companies in United States have raised $7.52B in equity funding across 148 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till July 2025), Energy Tech companies in United States had raised $5.32B across 183 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 41.36% rise in funding in Energy Tech companies in United States as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Energy Tech companies in United States:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series A | 9346 | Jul 31, 2026 | ||
Series C | 7119 | Jul 30, 2026 | - | |
Series C | 2950 | Jul 30, 2026 | ||
Series C | 9695 | Jul 23, 2026 | - | |
Series G | 7416 | Jul 21, 2026 |
Top Investors in Energy Tech in United States
OSTI is the top investor in Energy Tech companies in United States based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Energy Tech companies in United States:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Oak Ridge (United States) | ||
Arlington (United States) | ||
Washington, DC (United States) | ||
New York City (United States) | ||
Mountain View (United States) |
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M&A activity in Energy Tech sector in United States
In the year 2026, till July 2026, 40 acquisitions happened in Energy Tech sector in United States. Last year, in 2025, a total of 55 acquisitions happened in Energy Tech sector in United States.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Energy Tech sector in United States:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Jul 31, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 23, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 21, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 20, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 14, 2026 |
Acquisition trends in Energy Tech sector in United States
Here are the acquisition trends in Energy Tech sector in United States:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 40 |
2025 | 55 |
2024 | 46 |
2023 | 60 |
2022 | 76 |
2021 | 97 |
2020 | 46 |
2019 | 77 |
2018 | 64 |
2017 | 67 |
IPOs in Energy Tech in United States
In the year 2026, till July 2026, 3 IPOs happened in Energy Tech sector in United States.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Energy Tech sector in United States:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Jul 01, 2026 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Jun 10, 2026 | New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) | |
May 13, 2026 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Nov 04, 2025 | New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) | |
Oct 16, 2025 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) |
Colleges which produce the most Energy Tech companies in United States
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Energy Tech in United States
Most number of Energy Tech startups in United States have been founded by alumni from Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and University of California (Berkeley).
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Stanford University | 148 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 122 |
University of California (Berkeley) | 88 |
Harvard University | 79 |
Cornell University | 51 |
University of Pennsylvania | 41 |
University of California (Los Angeles) | 40 |
Harvard Business School | 35 |
Columbia University | 34 |
Stanford Business School | 30 |
Total funding in Energy Tech companies founded by alumni from top colleges in United States
In the last 10 years, Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduates' Energy Tech companies in United States have raised the most funding among top colleges. University of California (Berkeley) alumni are second, and Stanford University alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $28.9B |
University of California (Berkeley) | $28.5B |
Stanford University | $23.5B |
Cornell University | $7.49B |
Harvard University | $3.98B |
Stanford Business School | $3.71B |
University of California (Los Angeles) | $3.03B |
Carnegie Mellon University | $3.01B |
Yale University | $1.72B |
Kellogg School of Management | $1.34B |
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