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National Renewable Energy Laboratory

National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Golden, Coloradonlr.gov

Overview

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory is the U.S. Department of Energy's primary national laboratory for renewable energy and energy efficiency research and development, which supports startups through accelerator and incubator programs.

Year Founded

1977

Portfolio Companies

7

Website

nlr.gov

Investments

National Renewable Energy Laboratory investments
CompanyDateStageLead
DTE MaterialsOct 2023GrantCo-investor
Zila BioWorksOct 2023AcceleratorCo-investor
Mirai SolarJul 2023GrantCo-investor
Aquora BiosystemsSep 2025GrantCo-investor
Ladybug ToolsOct 2018AcceleratorCo-investor
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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is National Renewable Energy Laboratory based?

National Renewable Energy Laboratory is headquartered in Golden, Colorado, United States.

When was National Renewable Energy Laboratory founded?

National Renewable Energy Laboratory was founded in 1977.

How many portfolio companies does National Renewable Energy Laboratory have?

National Renewable Energy Laboratory has 7 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in National Renewable Energy Laboratory's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include DTE Materials, Zila BioWorks, Mirai Solar, Aquora Biosystems, Ladybug Tools.

What was National Renewable Energy Laboratory's most recent investment shown here?

National Renewable Energy Laboratory's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Aquora Biosystems in 2025.

What sectors does National Renewable Energy Laboratory focus on?

National Renewable Energy Laboratory focuses on Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech.

What company stages does National Renewable Energy Laboratory focus on?

National Renewable Energy Laboratory typically invests at the MultiStage stage.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersGolden, Colorado
Year Founded1977

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