Kanin Energy
Houston, US · Founded 2020 · Delaware corporation · 22 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors
Kanin Energy is a turnkey developer that builds, finances, and operates on-site power systems, including waste-heat-to-power and cogeneration assets, converting industrial waste heat into electricity and process heat. It serves heavy industrial operators and data center developers to lower energy costs, reduce emissions, and improve power reliability, offering commercial models such as Energy-as-a-Service.
Founders & leadership
Kanin Energy was founded in 2020 by Janice Tran.
JT
Janice TraninCEO & Co-Founder
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Dan FipkeNamed on SEC filing
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James RichardsNamed on SEC filing
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Gabriel ReynaNamed on SEC filing
Board
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Tim BishopBoard director
JB
Jake BainbridgeBoard director
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Investors · 6
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$7.5M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2020–2023
▶$5.2MraisedJun 2025 · 10 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$5.2MraisedJun 2025 · 10 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Tim BishopDirector
- Jake BainbridgeDirector
- Michael JacksonDirector
- Janice TranExecutive Officer, Director
- Dan FipkeExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $5.5M
- Amount sold
- $5.2M
- First sale
- Nov 2023
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2020
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.4MraisedMar 2022 · 7 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$1.4MraisedMar 2022 · 7 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Jake BainbridgeExecutive Officer, Director
- Dan FipkeExecutive Officer, Director
- Gabriel ReynaDirector
- James RichardsDirector
- Janice TranExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $1.5M
- Amount sold
- $1.4M
- First sale
- Mar 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2020
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1MraisedJan 2021 · 12 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$1MraisedJan 2021 · 12 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- James RichardsDirector
- Janice TranExecutive Officer, Director
- Gabriel ReynaDirector
- Jake BainbridgeDirector
- Dan FipkeExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $1M
- Amount sold
- $1M
- First sale
- Dec 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2020
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 3
by search overlapElectratherm30 shared keywordsElectraTherm builds Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) systems that convert waste heat and geothermal heat into clean electricity, generating up to 150 kWe without additional fuel or emissions. Its low-temperature waste heat recovery solutions serve industrial and power generation operators looking to cut energy costs and emissions.
Ormat23 shared keywordsOrmat operates in the renewable energy sector, developing tools and technologies for renewable energy production and sustainable energy management. It focuses on efficient energy development and reducing energy waste.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industry21 shared keywordsMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is a global industrial group operating across energy, logistics and infrastructure, industrial machinery, and aerospace and defense. Its products include power generation systems such as gas turbines and boilers, CO2 capture technology, air-conditioning and refrigeration units, automated warehouse and forklift systems, and automated guided transit for airports and cities.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Kanin Energy do?
- Kanin Energy is a turnkey developer that builds, finances, and operates on-site power systems, including waste-heat-to-power and cogeneration assets, converting industrial waste heat into electricity and process heat. It serves heavy industrial operators and data center developers to lower energy costs, reduce emissions, and improve power reliability, offering commercial models such as Energy-as-a-Service.
- Who founded Kanin Energy?
- Kanin Energy was founded by Janice Tran in 2020.
- Who are Kanin Energy's investors?
- Kanin Energy's investors include Foresight, Keiki Capital, Skyview Ventures, Sun Road Syndicate, Earthshot Ventures, PaceZero Capital Partners.
- How much funding has Kanin Energy raised?
- Kanin Energy has disclosed $7.5M raised across 3 rounds.
- Where is Kanin Energy headquartered?
- Kanin Energy is headquartered in Houston, US.