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SolarCity

San Mateo, US · 4 known investors

Founders & leadership

LR
Lyndon RiveinCo Founder & CEO2006–2017Founder at Solar City
BJ
Benjamin J CookExecutive
SR
Seth R WeismannExecutive
MC
Mark C RoeExecutive
TJ
Tobin J. CoreyExecutive
JM
John M StantonExecutive
LL
Linda L KealaExecutive

Board

JH
John H.N. FisherBoard director
EMElon Musk
Elon Musk𝕏Board director2006–2016Founder of SpaceX and xAI; CEO of Tesla
HM
Hans MehnBoard director
RA
Raj AtluruBoard director
JB
Jeffrey B StraubelBoard director

Investors · 4

137 VenturesSan Francisco
DBL PartnersPalo Alto
Mayfield FundCupertino · $500K – $12M
Silver Lake PartnersMenlo Park

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$66M disclosed across 1 round · 2012

▶$66MraisedMar 2012 · 3 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Benjamin J CookExecutive Officer
  • John H.N. FisherDirector
  • Seth R WeismannExecutive Officer
  • Mark C RoeExecutive Officer
  • Tobin J. CoreyExecutive Officer
  • Elon MuskDirector
  • Hans MehnDirector
  • John M StantonExecutive Officer
  • Raj AtluruDirector
  • Lyndon R RiveExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jeffrey B StraubelDirector
  • Linda L KealaExecutive Officer
  • Peter J RiveExecutive Officer, Director
  • Nancy E PfundDirector
  • Antonio J. GraciasDirector
  • Diana P. HelfrichExecutive Officer
  • Robert D KellyExecutive Officer
  • Ben TarbellExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$81M
Amount sold
$66M
First sale
Feb 2012
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Founder mafia

The SolarCity mafia →

8 people who came through SolarCity went on to found or lead other companies.

Elon MuskDirectorFounded PayPal +6John WitchelSenior Technical ArchitectFounded King +1Jason SchoettlerInvestorFounded CalibrateKareem DabbaghPV Designer, Sr PV DesignerFounded VoLo EarthZheng XuCEO, Silevo Business UnitFounded EBOTsBen TarbellVice President of ProductsFounded Ebb CarbonAbigail GrillsPermit & Inspections CoordinatorFounded RiveterAkhil Dhyaniinformation systems managerFounded Exlens

Frequently asked questions

Who founded SolarCity?
SolarCity was founded by Lyndon Rive.
Who are SolarCity's investors?
SolarCity's investors include 137 Ventures, DBL Partners, Mayfield Fund, Silver Lake Partners.
How much funding has SolarCity raised?
SolarCity has disclosed $66M raised across 1 round.
Where is SolarCity headquartered?
SolarCity is headquartered in San Mateo, US.