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New York, US · Founded 2021 · Delaware corporation · 1 known investors
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GlassPoint provides solar thermal systems that generate industrial process steam on-site for manufacturers and industrial operators in sunny regions, offered through a Steam-as-a-Service model where it designs, builds, owns, and operates the equipment. Its enclosed trough technology delivers continuous decarbonized steam that reduces fuel use and carbon emissions while integrating with existing fossil-fired systems.</parameter> <parameter name="sector_codes">["cleantech", "energy", "climate"]
Founders & leadership
GlassPoint was founded in 2021 by Rod MacGregor, John O'Donnell, and Rod McGregor.
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Rod MacGregorCo-founder · Chief Executive OfficerRod MacGregor is the CEO and founder of GlassPoint, a solar thermal systems company providing Steam-as-a-Service for industrial process heat. He has previously founded five venture-backed companies, including one that went public on NASDAQ, and has raised hundreds of millions of dollars from venture capital and sovereign wealth funds.
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John O'DonnellCo-founder · VP Business Development2009–2020John O'Donnell is an executive who has commercialized emerging technologies across multiple industries. He leads Rondo Energy, which develops industrial heat storage systems for decarbonizing heavy manufacturing.
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Rod McGregorCo-founder
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Jacob DrejerIndependent ConsultantJacob Drejer is an executive officer at GlassPoint, which provides solar thermal systems for industrial process steam generation. He has prior experience in financial services across multiple industries.
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David TicknerExecutive
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Marcus BalzExecutive
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Peter von BehrensExecutive
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David AllsworthExecutiveHe has held CFO and finance director roles with P&L responsibility in multinational companies, with experience in building global finance functions, managing major acquisitions and disposals, and financial management in regulated environments.
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Ben BiermanDirector of Engineering Programs2018–2019Ben Bierman brings over 30 years of experience in engineering, operations, and manufacturing across semiconductor equipment, photonics, and solar energy sectors, holding roles at Applied Materials, Lam Research, and Coherent. He has led product and facility design, construction, and general management functions with P&L responsibility at Fortune 500 companies.
Board
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Henri de BokayBoard director
Investors · 1
ChrysalixreportedDelft · $36.5K – $2.9Mvia Richard Mackellar · board
How we know: a partner's Signal profile · board seat on SEC Form D · Not right? Tell us
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$101.3M disclosed across 5 of 6 rounds · 2011–2026
▶$2.7MraisedJul 2024 · 3 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$2.7MraisedJul 2024 · 3 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Henri de BokayDirector
- Jacob DrejerExecutive Officer
- David TicknerExecutive Officer
- Bart MarkusDirector
- Marcus BalzExecutive Officer
- Andrea WuttkeDirector
- Rod MacGregorExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Robert WorthingtonExecutive Officer
- Richard MacKellarDirector
- Offering amount
- $3.7M
- Amount sold
- $2.7M
- First sale
- Jul 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$25.6MraisedSep 2014 · 30 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$25.6MraisedSep 2014 · 30 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- David PrendDirector
- Zaki SelimDirector
- Ben BiermanExecutive Officer
- Daniel PalmerExecutive Officer
- Peter de WitDirector
- Peter von BehrensExecutive Officer
- David AllsworthExecutive Officer
- Hisham Al-SheediDirector
- Richard MacKellarDirector
- John O'DonnellExecutive Officer
- Rod McGregorExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $25.6M
- Amount sold
- $25.6M
- First sale
- Nov 2011
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$18MraisedSep 2014 · 15 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$18MraisedSep 2014 · 15 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Peter von BehrensExecutive Officer
- Peter de WitDirector
- David AllsworthExecutive Officer
- Richard MacKellarDirector
- Rod MacGregorExecutive Officer, Director
- Hisham Al-SheediDirector
- John O'DonnellExecutive Officer
- Ben BiermanExecutive Officer
- Daniel PalmerExecutive Officer
- Zaki SelimDirector
- David PrendDirector
- Offering amount
- $18M
- Amount sold
- $18M
- First sale
- Jul 2013
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$35MraisedSep 2014 · 2 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$35MraisedSep 2014 · 2 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- John O'DonnellExecutive Officer
- Hisham Al-SheediDirector
- Daniel PalmerExecutive Officer
- David PrendDirector
- Zaki SelimDirector
- Peter de WitDirector
- Richard MacKellarDirector
- Rod MacGregorExecutive Officer, Director
- Peter von BehrensExecutive Officer
- David AllsworthExecutive Officer
- Ben BiermanExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $35M
- Amount sold
- $35M
- Placement agents
- Ernst & Young
- First sale
- Aug 2014
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Founder mafia
3 people who came through GlassPoint went on to found or lead other companies.
Frequently asked questions
- What does GlassPoint do?
- GlassPoint provides solar thermal systems that generate industrial process steam on-site for manufacturers and industrial operators in sunny regions, offered through a Steam-as-a-Service model where it designs, builds, owns, and operates the equipment. Its enclosed trough technology delivers continuous decarbonized steam that reduces fuel use and carbon emissions while integrating with existing fossil-fired systems.</parameter> <parameter name="sector_codes">["cleantech", "energy", "climate"]
- Who founded GlassPoint?
- GlassPoint was founded by Rod MacGregor, John O'Donnell, Rod McGregor in 2021.
- Who are GlassPoint's investors?
- GlassPoint's investors include Chrysalix.
- How much funding has GlassPoint raised?
- GlassPoint has disclosed $101.3M raised across 5 of its 6 known rounds.
- Where is GlassPoint headquartered?
- GlassPoint is headquartered in New York, US.