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Circular Energy

Austin, US · Founded 2014 · Delaware corporation · 11 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors

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Designs and installs solar energy systems for commercial property owners and consumers, and offers energy management software.

Energy

Founders & leadership

JSJames Steffes
James SteffesCEO2014–2015James Steffes is an executive with experience in utility and energy markets, including revenue growth, acquisitions, stakeholder management, and regulatory affairs. He holds expertise in natural gas and electricity sectors, with background in sales management, strategic planning, and operations leadership.
PS
Peter SchleiderExecutivePeter Schleider is an executive at Circular Energy who brings experience in renewable energy investing and venture capital. He holds a B.A. in History and Economics from Trinity University.
SSSteve Sheaffer
Steve SheafferPresident2015–2016Steve Sheaffer brings experience in energy sector finance and operations, having held roles across oil & gas and retail/wholesale energy businesses at organizations ranging from large enterprises to startups.

Board

CJ
Carey JoullianBoard director
BB
Byron BiggsBoard director
RS
Robert SchleiderBoard director
CM
Charles McArthurBoard director
JS
James SankeyBoard director

Investors · 1

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$8.5M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2014–2015

▶$3MraisedJun 2015 · 3 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • James SteffesExecutive Officer, Director
  • Byron BiggsDirector
  • Peter SchleiderExecutive Officer, Director
  • Robert SchleiderDirector
  • Carey JoullianDirector
  • Charles McArthurDirector
  • Steve SheafferExecutive Officer
  • James SankeyDirector
Offering amount
$4M
Amount sold
$3M
Minimum investment
$1M
First sale
Jun 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$5.5MraisedOct 2014 · 5 investors · Electric Utilities
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Robert SchleiderDirector
  • Byron BiggsDirector
  • Chuck McArthurExecutive Officer, Director
  • Pete SchleiderExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$5.5M
Amount sold
$5.5M
Minimum investment
$110K
First sale
Aug 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶Undisclosed amountofferedOct 2014 · 32 investors · Electric Utilities
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Peter SchleiderExecutive Officer, Director
  • Chuck McArthurExecutive Officer, Director
  • Robert SchleiderDirector
  • Byron BiggsDirector
First sale
Sep 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Frequently asked questions

What does Circular Energy do?
Designs and installs solar energy systems for commercial property owners and consumers, and offers energy management software.
Who are Circular Energy's investors?
Circular Energy's investors include Cypress Growth Capital.
How much funding has Circular Energy raised?
Circular Energy has disclosed $8.5M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Circular Energy headquartered?
Circular Energy is headquartered in Austin, US.