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San Francisco, US · 111 employees on LinkedIn · 17 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

RVRemco van den Elzen
Remco van den ElzenCo-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.
TFThomas Folker
Thomas FolkerCo-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.
NGNICK GROSSMAN
NICK GROSSMANNamed on SEC filingPartner at Union Square Ventures, investing in and supporting startups since 2012
JMJason Michaels
Jason MichaelsChief Executive OfficerHe 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 · 17

Also in the syndicate · 1

Hyde Park Ventures

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$60.1M disclosed across 4 of 6 rounds · 2019–2025

▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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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.
Who are Leap's investors?
Leap's investors include Congruent Ventures, Presidio Ventures, National Grid Partners, DNV Ventures, FJ Labs, Garuda Ventures, Japan Energy Capital, Lightbank and 8 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.