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EarthGrid™

Richmond, US · 12 known investors

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EarthGrid is a company focused on building energy grid infrastructure, presenting a team with engineering, safety, logistics, and finance roles. The page does not describe a specific product beyond its team.

Founders & leadership

THTroy Helming
Troy HelmingFounder & CEOTroy Helming founded Tradewind Energy and Pristine Sun, renewable energy companies focused on wind and solar development respectively. He has authored works on clean energy transition and serves as an advisor and board member across the clean energy sector.
MP
Mark ParkVP Engineering
DR
David ReesNamed on SEC filing
RP
Rachel PayneNamed on SEC filing
AH
ALYSIA HELMINGNamed on SEC filing
KV
Kathleen VarasController

Investors · 12

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$52.8M disclosed across 1 round · 2026

▶$52.8MraisedAug 2026 · 552 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Troy HelmingExecutive Officer, Director
  • David ReesDirector
  • Rachel PayneDirector
  • ALYSIA HELMINGExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$57.6M
Amount sold
$52.8M
First sale
Jul 2026
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.

Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2023$74.9K

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 EarthGrid™ do?
EarthGrid is a company focused on building energy grid infrastructure, presenting a team with engineering, safety, logistics, and finance roles. The page does not describe a specific product beyond its team.
Who founded EarthGrid™?
EarthGrid™ was founded by Troy Helming.
Who are EarthGrid™'s investors?
EarthGrid™'s investors include Aurum Venture Partners, Band of Angels, Boston Harbor Angels, D3VC, HBS Angels of Boston, Interlock Capital, Keiretsu Forum, Monozukuri Ventures and 4 more.
How much funding has EarthGrid™ raised?
EarthGrid™ has disclosed $52.8M raised across 1 round.
Where is EarthGrid™ headquartered?
EarthGrid™ is headquartered in Richmond, US.