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GismoPower
Techstars '23Sarasota, US · Founded 2021 · 4 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors
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Gismo Power operates in renewable energy and serves Native American communities through energy sovereignty initiatives and sustainable building training.
Founders & leadership
GismoPower was founded in 2021 by Antonia Tahia Ginsberg-Klemmt.
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Erika Ginsberg-KlemmtVice President OperationsErika Ginsberg-Klemmt is VP of Operations at GismoPower, a renewable energy company developing plug-in solar technology and EV-charging solutions. She works on the company's solar carport product alongside her husband Achim, who leads engineering.
Investors · 1
Techstarslisted by TechstarsBoulder · $220K
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Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Energy | Phase II | 2023 | $1.1M |
| Department of Energy | Phase I | 2022 | $206.5K |
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 GismoPower do?
- Gismo Power operates in renewable energy and serves Native American communities through energy sovereignty initiatives and sustainable building training.
- Who founded GismoPower?
- GismoPower was founded by Antonia Tahia Ginsberg-Klemmt in 2021.
- Who are GismoPower's investors?
- GismoPower's investors include Techstars.
- Where is GismoPower headquartered?
- GismoPower is headquartered in Sarasota, US.