Open Energy
Techstars '22Singapore, SG · Founded 2020 · 3 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors
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Open Energy develops electric vehicle platforms and battery swap systems for B2B fleet operators in logistics and ridesharing, combining automotive engineering expertise with AI-powered energy management solutions.
Founders & leadership
Open Energy was founded in 2020 by Tin Hang Liu and Gianni Arena.
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Tin Hang LiuFounder & Co-founderTin Hang Liu is a Y Combinator alumnus based in Singapore who founded Open Energy, which develops battery swap and energy storage systems for commercial vehicle fleets.
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Gianni ArenaFounder & Co-founderGianni Arena has 30+ years of automotive experience across Europe and Asia, including vehicle R&D roles at Italdesign Giugiaro since 1999 for manufacturers including Lamborghini, Volkswagen, Audi, and BMW, and work on EV and production vehicle development for Chinese automakers including Qoros.
Investors · 2
Plug and Play Ventureslisted by Plug and Play VenturesSilicon Valley · $50K – $400K
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Techstarslisted by TechstarsBoulder · $220K
How we know: the Techstars portfolio · Not right? Tell us
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Open Energy do?
- Open Energy develops electric vehicle platforms and battery swap systems for B2B fleet operators in logistics and ridesharing, combining automotive engineering expertise with AI-powered energy management solutions.
- Who founded Open Energy?
- Open Energy was founded by Tin Hang Liu, Gianni Arena in 2020.
- Who are Open Energy's investors?
- Open Energy's investors include Plug and Play Ventures, Techstars.
- Where is Open Energy headquartered?
- Open Energy is headquartered in Singapore, SG.



