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Energous

NASDAQ: WATT

San Jose, US · Founded 2012 · Delaware corporation

Founders & leadership

Energous was founded in 2012 by Michael Leabman.

ML
Michael LeabmanFounder
SR
Stephen R. RizzoneExecutive

Board

JG
John GauldingBoard director
RJ
Robert J. GriffinBoard director
MC
Martin CooperBoard director
RS
Rex S. JacksonBoard director

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$100.2M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2016–2017

▶$15MraisedJul 2017 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Rex S. JacksonDirector
  • Michael LeabmanExecutive Officer, Director
  • John GauldingDirector
  • Martin CooperDirector
  • Stephen R. RizzoneExecutive Officer, Director
  • Robert J. GriffinDirector
Offering amount
$15M
Amount sold
$15M
First sale
Jul 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2012
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$5MraisedJan 2017 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Robert J. GriffinDirector
  • Martin CooperDirector
  • John GauldingDirector
  • Stephen R. RizzoneExecutive Officer, Director
  • Rex S. JacksonDirector
  • Michael LeabmanExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$5M
Amount sold
$5M
First sale
Dec 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2012
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$23MraisedNov 2016 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Michael LeabmanExecutive Officer, Director
  • John GauldingDirector
  • Stephen R. RizzoneExecutive Officer, Director
  • Robert J. GriffinDirector
  • Martin CooperDirector
  • Rex S. JacksonDirector
Offering amount
$23M
Amount sold
$23M
First sale
Nov 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2012
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$57.2MraisedAug 2016 · 3 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Martin CooperDirector
  • John GauldingDirector
  • Michael LeabmanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Stephen R. RizzoneExecutive Officer, Director
  • Robert J. GriffinDirector
  • Rex S. JacksonDirector
Offering amount
$57.2M
Amount sold
$57.2M
First sale
Aug 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2012
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

In the news

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Frequently asked questions

Who founded Energous?
Energous was founded by Michael Leabman in 2012.
How much funding has Energous raised?
Energous has disclosed $100.2M raised across 4 rounds.
Where is Energous headquartered?
Energous is headquartered in San Jose, US.