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Energy Vault
NYSE: NRGVFounded 2017 · Incorporated in Delaware · 193 employees on LinkedIn · 7 known investors
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Energy Vault designs and integrates energy storage products and management software for grid-scale and utility customers, spanning battery, gravity-based, and hydrogen storage systems. Its offerings support renewable energy integration, asset optimization, and long-term service for large storage projects.
Founders & leadership
Energy Vault was founded in 2017 by Robert Allen Piconi.
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Craig R. HorneChief Technology OfficerCraig R. Horne brings three decades of experience in battery and fuel cell technology and large-scale commercial projects to his role as Chief Technology Officer at Energy Vault. He has worked on renewable energy initiatives and technology implementation across the energy storage sector.
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Nitin DahiyaChief Financial OfficerHe brings over twenty years of experience as an investor and portfolio manager in private and public markets, with focus on credit, structured equity, and hybrid capital investments in energy, specialty finance, and asset-backed opportunities.
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Laurence AlexanderChief of Staff & Chief Marketing OfficerLaurence Alexander has held senior leadership roles at telecommunications and energy companies including Simoco, World Online, O2, and Danaher, with experience spanning capital markets, M&A, and global brand strategy across multiple sectors.
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Marco TerruzzinChief Revenue OfficerMarco Terruzzin is Chief Revenue Officer at Energy Vault, where he leads commercial strategy for the company's energy storage and AI infrastructure offerings. He previously founded EV-fy, built the U.S. business for NOHA (Engie EPS), and worked in carbon markets at Evolution Markets; he holds a Ph.D. in Energy Economics and an MBA from UVA Darden.
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Amy BlakewayGeneral Counsel & Chief Legal OfficerAmy Blakeway is General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer at Energy Vault, which designs and integrates grid-scale energy storage solutions. She has 15+ years of experience in legal roles, including five years at an Am Law 100 firm and over a decade in-house counsel positions.
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Gonca IcorenChief People OfficerChief People Officer at Energy Vault, Gonca Icoren has led global human resources functions across employee lifecycle management, organizational development, and talent operations for multinational organizations in fast-paced environments.
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Richard EspyChief Information and Security OfficerRichard Espy is Chief Information and Security Officer at Energy Vault, which designs and integrates grid-scale energy storage products and management software for utility customers.
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Cory MagnusonPresident of Asset VaultHe holds certifications as a CPA, CFA, and Financial Risk Manager, and has held finance leadership roles including CFO at Spearmint Energy, VP Finance at BrightNight Power, and investment operations positions at BlackRock and within infrastructure funds backed by JP Morgan and Blackstone.
Investors · 7
CRESCENT COVE CAPITALlisted by CRESCENT COVE CAPITALSan Francisco
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Neotribe Ventureslisted by Neotribe VenturesMenlo Park · $250K – $2M
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Prime Movers Lablisted by Prime Movers LabJackson · $2M – $30M
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SoftBank Vision Fundlisted by SoftBank Vision FundLondon
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Aramco Venturesreported
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SoftBank GroupreportedTokyo
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Competitors · 4
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Utilitydive64 shared keywordsUtility Dive is a business news publication covering the utility industry, including topics such as smart grid, regulation and policy, demand response, and power generation. It serves industry decision-makers through newsletters and a website, and is operated by Informa TechTarget under the Industry Dive family of publications.
Essinc61 shared keywordsESS Tech, Inc. builds iron flow battery systems for long-duration energy storage, offering up to 22 hours of storage to provide baseload power for grids, AI data centers, and communities. Its American-made systems are designed for a 25-year life with no capacity degradation.
Energydigital58 shared keywordsEnergy Digital is a media and events platform connecting energy and sustainability executives globally, offering advertising, content creation, virtual events, research reports, and demand generation services. The company serves large energy and sustainability brands seeking to engage industry decision-makers and drive collaboration across the energy transition sector.
Form Energy56 shared keywordsForm Energy develops and manufactures low-cost, multi-day iron-air battery systems for long-duration energy storage on the electric grid, serving utilities and project developers primarily in the United States. Founded in 2017, it has begun expanding internationally with its first project in Ireland.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Energy Vault do?
- Energy Vault designs and integrates energy storage products and management software for grid-scale and utility customers, spanning battery, gravity-based, and hydrogen storage systems. Its offerings support renewable energy integration, asset optimization, and long-term service for large storage projects.
- Who founded Energy Vault?
- Energy Vault was founded by Robert Allen Piconi in 2017.
- Who are Energy Vault's investors?
- Energy Vault's investors include CRESCENT COVE CAPITAL, Idealab, Neotribe Ventures, Prime Movers Lab, SoftBank Vision Fund, Aramco Ventures, SoftBank Group.