Solarcore
Portland, US · 28 employees on LinkedIn · 16 known investors
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Bill Frankunlockedknows Rithvik Venna · together at OROS (overlapped)
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Solarcore develops aerogel-based thermal insulation technology, derived from NASA aerogel research, for use in consumer, commercial, and government applications such as footwear and outdoor gear. Its insulation is licensed to product makers, including Helly Hansen's BiFrost work boot rated to -40°C.
Founders & leadership
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Michael MarkesberyinChief Executive Officer & Co-FounderCo-founder and CEO of Solarcore, a materials technology company developing ultra-thin, aerogel-based thermal insulation for industries including HVAC, energy storage, automotive, marine, apparel, and footwear. He was named an Astronaut Scholar and to Forbes 30 Under 30.
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Rithvik VennainCo-Founder & COOCo-founder and COO of Solarcore, which develops aerogel-based thermal insulation technology for consumer, commercial, and government applications. Venna has prior experience as an entrepreneur in consumer products.
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Jeff NashinChief Technology Officer
Investors · 16
Bay Bridge Ventures ClimateBerkeley
Break Trail VenturesColumbus · $100K – $500Kvia Jay Hirsh · inferred
Elizabeth Street VenturesNew York · $500K – $750K
Enlightenment CapitalWashington
Evolution VenturesSan Francisco
GOLDWIN VENTURE PARTNERSTokyo
IronGate Capital AdvisorsNew York
Portland Seed FundPortland · $25K
Ridgeline VenturesBoulder · $1M – $5M
Snatched VenturesSan Francisco
Starbridge Venture Capital LlcWashington
Time Zero Capital
Airbus Venturesreported · 2 sourcesMenlo Park · $1M
Crumpton VenturesreportedAustin
Hyde Park AngelsreportedChicago
Mana VenturesreportedEstero
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeries BApr 2024
Airbus Ventures (lead)
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Solarcore do?
- Solarcore develops aerogel-based thermal insulation technology, derived from NASA aerogel research, for use in consumer, commercial, and government applications such as footwear and outdoor gear. Its insulation is licensed to product makers, including Helly Hansen's BiFrost work boot rated to -40°C.
- Who founded Solarcore?
- Solarcore was founded by Michael Markesbery, Rithvik Venna.
- Who are Solarcore's investors?
- Solarcore's investors include Bay Bridge Ventures Climate, Break Trail Ventures, Elizabeth Street Ventures, Enlightenment Capital, Evolution Ventures, GOLDWIN VENTURE PARTNERS, IronGate Capital Advisors, Portland Seed Fund and 8 more.
- Where is Solarcore headquartered?
- Solarcore is headquartered in Portland, US.