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Posh

YC W22

San Francisco, US · Founded 2022 · 10 employees · Hiring · 24 known investors

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Posh builds rapidly deployable battery storage and on-site power generation systems for commercial, industrial, and data-center customers, paired with intelligent energy management software. The company serves businesses that require fast power deployment when grid infrastructure cannot keep pace with demand.

Also known as Posh Robotics Inc. · Posh Robotics

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W22)

Posh was founded in 2022 by Minh Chung Hoang and Wesley Zheng.

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Minh Chung HoangCoFounder CTOMinh Chung Hoang has built products in batteries, robotics, and drones.
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Wesley ZhengFounder
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Avante PriceFounder
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Avante Price Eli Taylor-LemireFounder
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Eli Taylor-LemireFounder
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Karan KashyapFounder
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Matt McEachernFounder

Investors · 24

Metaplanetlisted by MetaplanetTallinn · $500K – $10M

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WorldQuant Ventureslisted by WorldQuant VenturesOld Greenwich

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Beagle VenturesreportedSantiago

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Global Founders CapitalreportedBerlin · $1M

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Helium-3 VenturesreportedNew York

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MicroVenturesreportedAustin

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Toy VenturesreportedBerkeley

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Venture Investment AssociatesreportedPeapack

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Frequently asked questions

What does Posh do?
Posh builds rapidly deployable battery storage and on-site power generation systems for commercial, industrial, and data-center customers, paired with intelligent energy management software. The company serves businesses that require fast power deployment when grid infrastructure cannot keep pace with demand.
Who founded Posh?
Posh was founded by Minh Chung Hoang, Wesley Zheng in 2022.
Who are Posh's investors?
Posh's investors include Beni Venture Capital, Metaplanet, OUTBOUND CAPITAL, WorldQuant Ventures, Y Combinator, Asymmetry Ventures, Beagle Ventures, Causeway Partners and 16 more.
Where is Posh headquartered?
Posh is headquartered in San Francisco, US.