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Fervo Energy

NASDAQ: FRVOUnicorn · $7.4B

Houston, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation · 301 employees on LinkedIn · 23 known investors

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Fervo Energy develops next-generation geothermal technology using advanced drilling and sensing techniques to unlock carbon-free, 24/7 power generation in previously uneconomic locations.

Founders & leadership

Fervo Energy was founded in 2017 by Tim Latimer and Jack Norbeck.

TLTim Latimer
Tim LatimerCo-founder · Chief Executive Officer30 Under 30 2019
JNJack Norbeck
Jack NorbeckCo-Founder and CTOFounder of Fervo Energy, which develops geothermal technology using advanced drilling and sensing techniques to enable carbon-free, around-the-clock power generation.

Board

DTDavid Thomas Danielson
David Thomas DanielsonInvestorBreakthrough Energy Ventures at Breakthrough Energy Ventures
NWNicholas Walrod
Nicholas WalrodBoard of Directors2019–2026Managing Partner at American Century Private Investments
IY
Ion YadigarogluBoard directorGeneral Partner at Technology Impact

Investors · 23

Congruent Ventureslisted by Congruent VenturesSan Francisco · $100K – $5M

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Galvanize Climate SolutionsreportedSan Francisco

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$5B disclosed across 7 rounds · 2021–2026

▶$452MraisedDec 2025 · 39 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jane WoodwardDirector
  • Anne ClearyDirector
  • Ion YadigarogluDirector
  • Christina KarapatakiDirector
  • Jack NorbeckExecutive Officer, Director
  • Rachel SlaybaughDirector
  • Tanuj DuttaDirector
  • Timothy LatimerExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$462M
Amount sold
$452M
First sale
Dec 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$135MraisedDec 2024 · 14 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jane WoodwardDirector
  • Timothy LatimerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Anne ClearyDirector
  • Ion YadigarogluDirector
  • David Thomas DanielsonDirector
  • Tanuj DuttaDirector
  • Rachel SlaybaughDirector
  • Jack NorbeckExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$135M
Amount sold
$135M
First sale
Dec 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$164.1MraisedMar 2024 · 17 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Timothy LatimerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Tanuj DuttaDirector
  • Anne ClearyDirector
  • Jane WoodwardDirector
  • Jack NorbeckExecutive Officer, Director
  • David Thomas DanielsonDirector
  • Ion YadigarogluDirector
  • Rachel SlaybaughDirector
Offering amount
$244.1M
Amount sold
$164.1M
Finders' fees
$1M
Placement agents
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
First sale
Feb 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$138.2MraisedAug 2022 · 24 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • David Thomas DanielsonDirector
  • Timothy LatimerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jack NorbeckDirector
  • Matt TrevithickDirector
  • Jane WoodwardDirector
  • Ion YadigarogluDirector
Offering amount
$138.2M
Amount sold
$138.2M
First sale
Aug 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$26.3MraisedApr 2021 · 11 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Timothy LatimerExecutive Officer, Director
  • David Thomas DanielsonDirector
  • Jack NorbeckDirector
  • Nicholas WalrodDirector
  • Ion YadigarogluDirector
Offering amount
$28.3M
Amount sold
$26.3M
First sale
Mar 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Valuation · disclosed

Disclosed events
$7.4Bvaluation at IPOMay 2026 · $27.00/share · 424B4
filing ↗

Source: SEC prospectus filings, and round valuations the company or its investors disclosed — follow each entry's link for the claim.

Founder mafia

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does Fervo Energy do?
Fervo Energy develops next-generation geothermal technology using advanced drilling and sensing techniques to unlock carbon-free, 24/7 power generation in previously uneconomic locations.
Who founded Fervo Energy?
Fervo Energy was founded by Tim Latimer, Jack Norbeck in 2017.
Who are Fervo Energy's investors?
Fervo Energy's investors include B Capital Group, B4 Capital, Baruch Future Ventures, Beast Ventures, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Carbon, Congruent Ventures, DCVC (Data Collective) and 15 more.
How much funding has Fervo Energy raised?
Fervo Energy has disclosed $5B raised across 7 rounds.
Where is Fervo Energy headquartered?
Fervo Energy is headquartered in Houston, US.