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SolarCity

San Mateo, US · 4 known investors

solarcity.com

Founders & leadership

LR
Lyndon RiveinCo Founder & CEO2006–2017Founder at Solar City
BJ
Benjamin J CookNamed on SEC filing
JH
John H.N. FisherNamed on SEC filing
SR
Seth R WeismannNamed on SEC filing
MC
Mark C RoeNamed on SEC filing
TJ
Tobin J. CoreyNamed on SEC filing
EMElon Musk
Elon Musk𝕏Named on SEC filing2006–2016Founder of SpaceX, Tesla CEO & xAI founder
HM
Hans MehnNamed on SEC filing
JM
John M StantonNamed on SEC filing
RA
Raj AtluruNamed on SEC filing
LR
Lyndon R RiveNamed on SEC filing
JB
Jeffrey B StraubelNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 4

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

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

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.