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Odyssey

Boulder, US · Founded 2017 · 56 employees on LinkedIn · 10 known investors

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Odyssey unlocks capital for the distributed energy sector in growth markets, enabling clean energy projects to be developed and financed faster. The company works with governments, donors, and concessional finance partners to scale renewable energy infrastructure across emerging markets.

Founders & leadership

Odyssey was founded in 2017 by Emily, Piyush, Elissa, Piyush Mathur, and Emily McAteer.

EEmily
EmilyEmily is co-founder and CEO of Odyssey Energy Solutions, a platform for the distributed energy market that connects installers, financiers, and equipment suppliers across emerging markets. She previously served as Chief Revenue Officer of Frontier Power, SunEdison's microgrid subsidiary, and has more than 15 years of experience in distributed renewable energy in emerging markets.
PPiyush
PiyushPiyush is Co-Founder and CEO of Odyssey Energy Solutions, a climate technology and finance platform for distributed renewable energy in emerging markets. He previously served as CEO of Simpa Networks (later acquired by ENGIE) and worked in venture capital at Kleinwort Benson / Frontiers Capital and in M&A advisory at KPMG and Deloitte; he is a Chartered Accountant and holds an MBA from London Business School.
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ElissaFounder
PMPiyush Mathur
Piyush MathurCo-Founder, Managing DirectorVenture Partner at Theia Ventures
EMEmily McAteer
Emily McAteerCo-founder & CEOPreviously, she served as Chief Revenue Officer at Frontier Power, SunEdison's microgrid subsidiary, and has over 15 years of experience in distributed renewable energy operations in emerging markets.
CZ
Catherine ZoiNamed on SEC filing
MD
Morgan DeFoortNamed on SEC filing
JJay
JayFounder
SSusan
SusanFounder
HHenrik
HenrikFounder

Board

NG
Nick GrossmanBoard director
RZRick Zullo
Rick ZulloBoard directorManaging Partner at Equal Ventures

Investors · 10

Also in the syndicate · 1

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$342.6M disclosed across 5 rounds · 2021–2026

▶$11.3MraisedDec 2024 · 10 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Piyush MathurExecutive Officer, Director
  • Nick GrossmanDirector
  • Emily McAteerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Rick ZulloDirector
Offering amount
$15M
Amount sold
$11.3M
First sale
Dec 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$12.4MraisedMay 2023 · 14 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Rick ZulloDirector
  • Piyush MathurExecutive Officer, Director
  • Nick GrossmanDirector
  • Emily McAteerExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$15M
Amount sold
$12.4M
First sale
May 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$7.2MraisedJul 2022 · 9 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Emily McAteerExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Rick ZulloDirector
  • Piyush MathurDirector
Offering amount
$7.2M
Amount sold
$7.2M
First sale
Jul 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.7MraisedJul 2021 · 6 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Catherine ZoiDirector
  • Emily McAteerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Morgan DeFoortDirector
Offering amount
$1.7M
Amount sold
$1.7M
First sale
Jul 2021
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 Odyssey do?
Odyssey unlocks capital for the distributed energy sector in growth markets, enabling clean energy projects to be developed and financed faster. The company works with governments, donors, and concessional finance partners to scale renewable energy infrastructure across emerging markets.
Who founded Odyssey?
Odyssey was founded by Emily, Piyush, Elissa, Piyush Mathur, Emily McAteer in 2017.
Who are Odyssey's investors?
Odyssey's investors include Abstract Ventures, Broadscale, Equal Ventures, Equator, FJ Labs, FMO, Twelve Below, Union Square Ventures (USV) and 1 more.
How much funding has Odyssey raised?
Odyssey has disclosed $342.6M raised across 5 rounds.
Where is Odyssey headquartered?
Odyssey is headquartered in Boulder, US.