U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative
Overview
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) SunShot Initiative is a collaborative national effort launched in 2011 to drive innovation, making solar energy cost-competitive with traditional energy sources. It supports efforts by private companies, universities, and national laboratories to reduce the cost of solar electricity.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevados Engineering | Aug 2017 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Aurora Solar | Nov 2016 | Grant | Co-investor |
| UtilityAPI | Nov 2015 | Grant | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative based?
U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative is headquartered in District of Columbia.
When was U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative founded?
U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative was founded in 2011.
How many portfolio companies does U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative have?
U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative has 3 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include Nevados Engineering, Aurora Solar, UtilityAPI.
What was U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative's most recent investment?
U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative's most recent investment on Caplight was in Nevados Engineering in 2017.
What sectors does U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative focus on?
U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative focuses on Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative focus on?
U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative typically invests at the Early stage.
What is U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative's AUM?
U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative's assets under management are estimated between $250.0M and $500.0M.