Arbor
Los Angeles, US · Founded 2022 · 71 employees on LinkedIn · 9 known investors
Arbor develops power systems intended to provide reliable, emissions-free baseload power at large scale. Founded by engineers with backgrounds in rocket engines, turbomachinery, and high-performance power platforms, the company applies aerospace engineering methods to clean energy generation.
Founders & leadership
Arbor was founded in 2022 by Brad Hartwig.
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Brad HartwiginFounder
Investors · 9
Cantos VenturesSan Francisco · $400K – $1.5M
Congruent VenturesSan Francisco · $100K – $5M
Gigascale CapitalPalo Alto
Voyager PartnersSan Francisco · $500K – $5M
645 Venturesreported · 2 sourcesNew York · $1M – $5M
Chaac VenturesreportedSanta Monica · $250K – $1M
Comma CapitalreportedNew York · $100K – $2M
Next Play Venturesreported · 2 sourcesMenlo Park · $100K – $5M
Silent VenturesreportedDallas · $1.5M – $3Mvia Jackson Moses · inferred
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$6.3M disclosed across 1 round · 2026
- $6.3Mseed roundFeb 2026 · 2 sources
645 Ventures (lead), Chaac Ventures, Comma Capital, Next Play Ventures
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Competitors · 2
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Arbor do?
- Arbor develops power systems intended to provide reliable, emissions-free baseload power at large scale. Founded by engineers with backgrounds in rocket engines, turbomachinery, and high-performance power platforms, the company applies aerospace engineering methods to clean energy generation.
- Who founded Arbor?
- Arbor was founded by Brad Hartwig in 2022.
- Who are Arbor's investors?
- Arbor's investors include Cantos Ventures, Congruent Ventures, Gigascale Capital, Voyager Partners, 645 Ventures, Chaac Ventures, Comma Capital, Next Play Ventures and 1 more.
- How much funding has Arbor raised?
- Arbor has disclosed $6.3M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Arbor headquartered?
- Arbor is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.