Silicon Ranch
Nashville, US · Founded 2010 · Delaware corporation · 2 known investors
Swap Robotics builds 100% electric autonomous robots for utility-scale solar sites, handling vegetation management, solar panel laying during construction, and materials movement. It designs both hardware and software in-house and serves solar developers, EPC contractors, and asset owners across North America.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyRobotics
Founders & leadership
MB
Matthew BeasleyCo-founder
PB
Philip BredesenCo-founder
DR
David Reagan FarrCo-founder
MH
Matthew H. KisberCo-founder
MP
Michael PayneCo-founder
PN
Philip N. BredesenCo-founder
RF
Reagan FarrPresident & CEO
TL
Tim LichtiFounder & CEO
RG
Randall GonzalesExecutive
RJ
Richard JohnsonmExecutive
AK
Andrew KatzExecutive
ND
Nick de VriesExecutive
Investors · 2
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$2B disclosed across 8 rounds · 2014–2026
▶$7.6MraisedMay 2026 · 1 investors · Other EnergyRule 506(b)
▶$7.6MraisedMay 2026 · 1 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Jason ZhangDirector
- Philip BredesenDirector
- Pradeep KillamsettyDirector
- Byron SmithExecutive Officer, Director
- James McCleanDirector
- Matthew H. KisberExecutive Officer, Director
- Nick de VriesExecutive Officer
- Boris SchubertExecutive Officer
- Randall B. GonzalesExecutive Officer
- Kristian Schmidt ClausenDirector
- Jeff MoulandDirector
- Richard A. JohnsonExecutive Officer
- Andrew KatzExecutive Officer
- Matthew BeasleyExecutive Officer, Director
- Jerry HanrahanDirector
- David Reagan FarrExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $7.6M
- Amount sold
- $7.6M
- First sale
- May 2026
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$450.5MraisedJun 2025 · 4 investors · Other EnergyRule 506(b)
▶$450.5MraisedJun 2025 · 4 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Randall GonzalesExecutive Officer
- Richard JohnsonmExecutive Officer
- Andrew KatzExecutive Officer
- Matthew BeasleyExecutive Officer, Director
- Byron SmithExecutive Officer, Director
- Philip BredesenDirector
- Jerry HanrahanDirector
- Pradeep KillamsettyDirector
- Jeff MoulandDirector
- David Reagan FarrExecutive Officer, Director
- Nick de VriesExecutive Officer
- Boris A. SchubertExecutive Officer
- Matthew H. KisberExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $450.5M
- Amount sold
- $450.5M
- Sales commissions
- $9M
- Placement agents
- OnPeak Capital LLC
- First sale
- Jun 2025
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$375MraisedJan 2023 · 22 investors · Other EnergyRule 506(b)
▶$375MraisedJan 2023 · 22 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Byron SmithDirector
- Boris SchubertExecutive Officer
- Philip N. BredesenDirector
- Jeff MoulandDirector
- Richard A. JohnsonExecutive Officer
- Matthew KisberExecutive Officer, Director
- Matthew BeasleyExecutive Officer, Director
- David Reagan FarrExecutive Officer, Director
- Michael PayneExecutive Officer
- Pradeep KillamsettyDirector
- Offering amount
- $600M
- Amount sold
- $375M
- First sale
- Dec 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$838.4MraisedDec 2021 · 32 investors · Other EnergyRule 506(b)
▶$838.4MraisedDec 2021 · 32 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- David Reagan FarrExecutive Officer, Director
- Louise MooneyDirector
- Matthew H. KisberExecutive Officer, Director
- Michael PayneExecutive Officer
- Peter CandelariaExecutive Officer
- Philip N. BredesenDirector
- Byron SmithDirector
- Matthew BeasleyExecutive Officer, Director
- Jeff MoulandDirector
- Richard A. JohnsonExecutive Officer
- Stacy EllerDirector
- Offering amount
- $838.4M
- Amount sold
- $838.4M
- Proceeds to insiders
- $1.2M
- First sale
- Dec 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$225MraisedDec 2020 · 27 investors · Other EnergyRule 506(b)
▶$225MraisedDec 2020 · 27 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Richard A. JohnsonExecutive Officer
- Louise MooneyDirector
- Boris SchubertDirector
- Byron SmithDirector
- D. Reagan FarrExecutive Officer
- Matthew H. KisberExecutive Officer, Director
- Michael PayneExecutive Officer
- Peter CandelariaExecutive Officer
- Matthew BeasleyExecutive Officer, Director
- Philip N. BredesenDirector
- Matthew PressDirector
- Stacy EllerDirector
- Offering amount
- $225M
- Amount sold
- $225M
- First sale
- Dec 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$60MraisedApr 2019 · 41 investors · Other EnergyRule 506(b)
▶$60MraisedApr 2019 · 41 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Matthew H. KisberExecutive Officer, Director
- Michael PayneExecutive Officer
- Thomas StokesDirector
- Boris SchubertDirector
- Marc van GervanDirector
- Matthew PressDirector
- Byron SmithDirector
- Philip N. BredesenDirector
- David VickermanExecutive Officer, Director
- D. Reagan FarrExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $60M
- Amount sold
- $60M
- First sale
- Mar 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$47.5MraisedDec 2016 · 28 investors · Other EnergyRule 506(b)
▶$47.5MraisedDec 2016 · 28 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Matthew KisberExecutive Officer, Director
- Byron SmithDirector
- Todd BrightDirector
- Philip N. BredesenDirector
- David VickermanExecutive Officer, Director
- Juri JenknerDirector
- Jeff MoulandDirector
- D. Reagan FarrExecutive Officer, Director
- Patrick LanganDirector
- Offering amount
- $47.5M
- Amount sold
- $47.5M
- Sales commissions
- $1M
- Placement agents
- Stephens Inc.
- First sale
- Dec 2016
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$4MraisedDec 2014 · 7 investors · Other EnergyRule 506(b)
▶$4MraisedDec 2014 · 7 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Matthew H. KisberExecutive Officer, Director
- Jeff MoulandDirector
- Philip N. BredesenDirector
- D. Reagan FarrExecutive Officer, Director
- Byron SmithDirector
- David VickermanDirector
- Offering amount
- $4M
- Amount sold
- $4M
- First sale
- Aug 2014
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2010
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
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 Silicon Ranch do?
- Swap Robotics builds 100% electric autonomous robots for utility-scale solar sites, handling vegetation management, solar panel laying during construction, and materials movement. It designs both hardware and software in-house and serves solar developers, EPC contractors, and asset owners across North America.
- Who founded Silicon Ranch?
- Silicon Ranch was founded by Matthew Beasley, Philip Bredesen, David Reagan Farr, Matthew H. Kisber, Michael Payne, Philip N. Bredesen, Reagan Farr, Tim Lichti in 2010.
- Who are Silicon Ranch's investors?
- Silicon Ranch's investors include Manulife Investment Management, Mountain Group Capital.
- How much funding has Silicon Ranch raised?
- Silicon Ranch has disclosed $2B raised across 8 rounds.
- Where is Silicon Ranch headquartered?
- Silicon Ranch is headquartered in Nashville, US.