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Accelerate Wind

Techstars '21

St. Louis, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation · 5 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors

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Accelerate Wind develops edge-of-roof wind turbine technology for commercial and industrial customers globally, enabling local energy generation by harnessing wind channeled by building structures. The company builds hardware solutions to make small-scale wind energy cost-effective and accessible for businesses seeking on-site renewable energy.

Founders & leadership

Accelerate Wind was founded in 2017 by Erika Boeing.

EBErika Boeing
Erika BoeinginFounder & CEO
SSSophie Schaffer
Sophie SchafferinChief Operating OfficerChief Operating Officer at Accelerate Wind, Sophie Schaffer has held executive-level leadership roles spanning engineering and business operations.
CWCharlie Walch
Charlie WalchinChief Financial OfficerCharlie Walch held leadership roles in transportation and logistics including CEO and COO positions with P&L responsibility up to $45M in revenue, managed organizations of 5 to 500 people, and led 18 M&A transactions across multiple industries; he has also raised $10M in pre-seed and seed funding for venture-backed startups.
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Adam BennettinLead Engineer

Investors · 4

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$550K disclosed across 2 rounds · 2025–2026

$300KraisedMar 2026 · 2 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Erika Beth BoeingExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$600K
Amount sold
$300K
First sale
Feb 2026
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$250KraisedMay 2025 · 2 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Sophie Mae SchafferExecutive Officer
  • Erika Beth BoeingExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$600K
Amount sold
$250K
First sale
May 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Accelerate Wind do?
Accelerate Wind develops edge-of-roof wind turbine technology for commercial and industrial customers globally, enabling local energy generation by harnessing wind channeled by building structures. The company builds hardware solutions to make small-scale wind energy cost-effective and accessible for businesses seeking on-site renewable energy.
Who founded Accelerate Wind?
Accelerate Wind was founded by Erika Boeing in 2017.
Who are Accelerate Wind's investors?
Accelerate Wind's investors include Creative Destruction Lab (CDL), Halogen Ventures Management Company Llc, Techstars, Invested Development.
How much funding has Accelerate Wind raised?
Accelerate Wind has disclosed $550K raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Accelerate Wind headquartered?
Accelerate Wind is headquartered in St. Louis, US.