Idealab X
Overview
Idealab X is a technology incubator and venture capital firm that creates, operates, and invests in pioneering technology companies across sectors including robotics, renewable energy, and software.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Vault | Feb 2022 | IPO | Co-investor |
| Prorata.AI | Sep 2025 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Cool Energy, Inc. | Jul 2011 | VC Round | Lead |
| TeliportMe | Sep 2013 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Elementary | Oct 2017 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Bill Gross
Founder and Chairman
Tom Hughes
Co-founder
Marcia Goodstein
CEO
Howard Morgan
Board of Directors
Tony Morris
Investor
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Idealab X based?
Idealab X is headquartered in Pasadena, California, United States.
When was Idealab X founded?
Idealab X was founded in 1996.
How many portfolio companies does Idealab X have?
Idealab X has 18 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Idealab X's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Energy Vault, Prorata.AI, Cool Energy, Inc., TeliportMe, Elementary.
What was Idealab X's most recent investment shown here?
Idealab X's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Prorata.AI in 2025.
What sectors does Idealab X focus on?
Idealab X focuses on Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Idealab X focus on?
Idealab X typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Idealab X's AUM?
Idealab X's assets under management are estimated between $250.0M and $500.0M.