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Ideal Power

NASDAQ: IPWR

Austin, US · Delaware corporation

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Ideal Power develops B-TRAN, a patented bidirectional high-voltage power semiconductor switch offering low conduction losses and native bidirectional operation. Its technology is used in solid-state circuit breakers, static transfer switches, and battery disconnect units for data centers, energy storage systems, the energy grid, and EV charging infrastructure.

Founders & leadership

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Timothy BurnsExecutive
RDR. Daniel Brdar
R. Daniel BrdarExecutiveR. Daniel Brdar is President and CEO of Ideal Power, a developer of bidirectional power semiconductor switches for data centers and grid infrastructure. He previously served as President and CEO of FuelCell Energy, held a Gas Turbine Product Manager role at GE's Power Systems Division, and worked at the U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory; he holds a BS in Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh.
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Ryan O'KeefeExecutive
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William C. AlexanderExecutive
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David SomoPresident, Chief Executive Officer and Director

Board

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Mark L. BaumBoard director
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Lon E. BellBoard director
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David B. EisenhaureBoard director

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$15M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2017–2026

▶$15MraisedMar 2017 · 194 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Timothy BurnsExecutive Officer
  • R. Daniel BrdarExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ryan O'KeefeExecutive Officer
  • Mark L. BaumDirector
  • William C. AlexanderExecutive Officer, Director
  • Lon E. BellDirector
  • David B. EisenhaureDirector
Offering amount
$15M
Amount sold
$15M
Sales commissions
$1.1M
Placement agents
National Securities Corporation
First sale
Mar 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
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
$31Mvaluation at IPONov 2013 · $5.00/share · 424B4
filing ↗

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does Ideal Power do?
Ideal Power develops B-TRAN, a patented bidirectional high-voltage power semiconductor switch offering low conduction losses and native bidirectional operation. Its technology is used in solid-state circuit breakers, static transfer switches, and battery disconnect units for data centers, energy storage systems, the energy grid, and EV charging infrastructure.
How much funding has Ideal Power raised?
Ideal Power has disclosed $15M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is Ideal Power headquartered?
Ideal Power is headquartered in Austin, US.