Who are Cpower's investors?

Cpower's investors include Oregon Venture Fund.

Where is Cpower headquartered?

Cpower is headquartered in Oregon, US.

Cpower

Oregon, US · 1 known investors

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C-Power develops autonomous offshore power systems that integrate wave power generation, energy storage, and cloud communications for ocean operations. The company offers resource-flexible platforms powered by wave, tidal, and ocean current technologies to serve offshore energy, maritime defense, and remote coastal communities.

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Founders & leadership

Reenst Lesemann CEOReenst Lesemann has over three decades of leadership experience across energy, marine, defense, technology, logistics, and venture capital, with a focus on commercializing novel technologies and building companies in emerging markets.

Bradford LambPresident & COO

Ryan Calder CTORyan Calder holds an M.S. in electrical engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a B.S. from Utah State University. He has over a decade of experience leading engineering teams across emerging and established industrial technologies, including work on wireless charging systems for trucks and electrification projects, as well as participation in standards development at SAE.

Larry Watson CFOLarry Watson is CFO of C-Power, which develops autonomous offshore power systems using wave, tidal, and ocean current technologies. He brings over 25 years of experience in energy, investment banking, and private equity, with expertise in business development, M&A, and structured transactions across industrial and utility sectors.

Investors · 1

Oregon Venture Fundlisted by Oregon Venture FundPortland · $500K – $5M

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Founder mafia

2 people who came through Cpower went on to found or lead other companies.

Steven MinisiniPresident, Field OperationsFounded Nurture Life +1 Matthew W. HantzmonMember Board Of DirectorsFounded Hexagon Energy

Non-dilutive funding · 4 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken

Agency	Phase	Year	Amount
Department of Energy	Phase I	2020	$206.5K
Department of Energy	Phase I	2013	$149.5K
Department of Energy	Phase II	2010	$499.9K
Department of Energy	Phase I	2010	$150K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

Frequently asked questions

What does Cpower do?: C-Power develops autonomous offshore power systems that integrate wave power generation, energy storage, and cloud communications for ocean operations. The company offers resource-flexible platforms powered by wave, tidal, and ocean current technologies to serve offshore energy, maritime defense, and remote coastal communities.
Who are Cpower's investors?: Cpower's investors include Oregon Venture Fund.
Where is Cpower headquartered?: Cpower is headquartered in Oregon, US.