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noon-energy

Palo Alto, US · Founded 2018 · Delaware corporation · 7 known investors

noon.energy

Noon Energy develops ultra-long-duration battery storage using a reversible solid oxide fuel cell and carbon-based storage media to deliver 100+ hours of clean, firm power. Its systems target commercial and industrial operations, microgrids and islands, and data centers and grid-scale energy applications.

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Founders & leadership

noon-energy was founded in 2018 by Christopher Ronald Graves, Mary Kalee Whitehouse, Chris Graves, and Kalee Whitehouse.

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Christopher Ronald GravesCo-founder
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Mary Kalee WhitehouseCo-founder
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Chris GravesCo-founder
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Kalee WhitehouseCo-founder
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Richard M. SwansonNamed on SEC filing

Board

ADAmy Duffuor
Amy Duffuorin𝕏Board ObserverCo-Founder and General Partner at Azolla Ventures

Founder mafia

2 people who came through noon-energy went on to found or lead other companies.

Investors · 7

Competitors · 4

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$30.7M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2020–2022

$27.7MraisedDec 2022 · 31 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Richard M. SwansonDirector
  • K. Tibor TothDirector
  • Jeffrey WeissDirector
  • Christopher Ronald GravesExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Mary Kalee WhitehouseExecutive Officer, Promoter
Offering amount
$27.7M
Amount sold
$27.7M
Minimum investment
$9K
First sale
Nov 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$3MraisedJan 2021 · 4 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Christopher Ronald GravesExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Richard M. SwansonDirector
  • Amy DuffuorDirector
  • Mary Kalee WhitehouseExecutive Officer, Promoter
Offering amount
$3M
Amount sold
$3M
Minimum investment
$100K
First sale
Dec 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Non-dilutive funding · 3 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
ARPA-EPhase II2020$250K
ARPA-EPhase I2020$250K
National Science FoundationPhase I2020$225K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

Frequently asked questions

What does noon-energy do?
Noon Energy develops ultra-long-duration battery storage using a reversible solid oxide fuel cell and carbon-based storage media to deliver 100+ hours of clean, firm power. Its systems target commercial and industrial operations, microgrids and islands, and data centers and grid-scale energy applications.
Who founded noon-energy?
noon-energy was founded by Christopher Ronald Graves, Mary Kalee Whitehouse, Chris Graves, Kalee Whitehouse in 2018.
Who are noon-energy's investors?
noon-energy's investors include At One Ventures, Azolla Ventures, Clean Energy Ventures, Prime Impact Fund, TechEnergy Ventures, Xplorer Capital, Aramco Ventures.
How much funding has noon-energy raised?
noon-energy has disclosed $30.7M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is noon-energy headquartered?
noon-energy is headquartered in Palo Alto, US.