Leap
San Francisco, US · 111 employees on LinkedIn · 14 known investors
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Leap builds a platform that enables virtual power plant management by connecting storage, electric vehicle, and smart building systems to grid-support energy programs, helping reduce fossil fuel dependence and integrate renewable energy.
Founders & leadership
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Remco van den Elzenin𝕏Co-founder, LeapCo-founder of Leap, a virtual power plant management platform. Previously co-founded Distimo, an app store analytics company acquired by Data.ai, and has held advisory roles across multiple climate and tech companies.
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THOMAS FOLKERinCo-Founder & Chief Strategy OfficerThomas Folker is co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Leap, which manages virtual power plant networks connecting storage, electric vehicle, and smart building systems to grid services.
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Thomas Folkerin𝕏Co-Founder & Chief Strategy OfficerThomas Folker is co-founder and chief strategy officer of Leap, a platform connecting distributed energy resources including storage, electric vehicles, and smart buildings to grid-support programs.
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NICK GROSSMANin𝕏Named on SEC filingPartner at Union Square Ventures, investing in and supporting startups since 2012
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Jason MichaelsinCEOHe joined Leap in 2019 as Chief Commercial Officer and later served as Chief Revenue Officer before taking over as CEO in 2024, and he co-founded Edict in 2020. Earlier, he was Director of Strategic Investments at National Grid and Senior Director of Global Business Development at Enphase Energy, following work as an independent renewable energy consultant and a board seat at Greenfield Commercial Credit.
Investors · 14
Congruent Ventures✓ verifiedSan Francisco · $100K – $5M
Presidio Ventures✓ verifiedSilicon Valley · $500K – $5M
National Grid Partners✓ verifiedLos Gatos
Garuda VenturesSan Francisco · $500K – $1.5M
LightbankChicago · $500K – $5M
Union Square Ventures (USV)New York City · $1M – $8M
Apis PartnersreportedLondon
BAM ElevatereportedChicago
Costanoa VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $500K – $8M
Equal VenturesreportedNew York · $1M – $2M
Jungle Venturesreported · 2 sourcesSingapore · $604K – $45M
Owl Venturesreported · 2 sourcesSan Francisco · $5M – $50M
Peak XV Partnersreported · 2 sourcesTrianon · $100K – $10M
Also in the syndicate · 1
Hyde Park Ventures
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$60.1M disclosed across 4 of 6 rounds · 2019–2025
- $15MraisedJun 2023 · 2 sources
BAM Elevate (lead), Costanoa Ventures (lead), Equal Ventures, Hyde Park Ventures
Source ↗
▶$16.3MraisedNov 2023 · 11 investors · Other EnergyRule 506(b)
▶$16.3MraisedNov 2023 · 11 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- LOGAN ASHCRAFTDirector
- CARLY BRANTZDirector
- THOMAS FOLKERExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- REMCO VAN DEN ELZENDirector, Promoter
- NICK GROSSMANDirector
- Offering amount
- $16.3M
- Amount sold
- $16.3M
- First sale
- Jun 2023
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$21.3MraisedJul 2021 · 9 investors · Other EnergyRule 506(b)
▶$21.3MraisedJul 2021 · 9 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- NICK GROSSMANDirector
- REMCO VAN DEN ELZENExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- THOMAS FOLKERExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $25.3M
- Amount sold
- $21.3M
- First sale
- Jun 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$7.4MraisedDec 2019 · 19 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$7.4MraisedDec 2019 · 19 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Thomas FolkerExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Nick GrossmanDirector
- Remco van den ElzenExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $7.7M
- Amount sold
- $7.4M
- First sale
- Dec 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2017
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 2
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Leap do?
- Leap builds a platform that enables virtual power plant management by connecting storage, electric vehicle, and smart building systems to grid-support energy programs, helping reduce fossil fuel dependence and integrate renewable energy.
- Who founded Leap?
- Leap was founded by Remco van den Elzen, THOMAS FOLKER, Thomas Folker.
- Who are Leap's investors?
- Leap's investors include Congruent Ventures, Presidio Ventures, National Grid Partners, Garuda Ventures, Lightbank, Union Square Ventures (USV), Apis Partners, BAM Elevate and 5 more.
- How much funding has Leap raised?
- Leap has disclosed $60.1M raised across 4 of its 6 known rounds.
- Where is Leap headquartered?
- Leap is headquartered in San Francisco, US.