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Solexel

Milpitas, US · Founded 2007 · Delaware corporation · 22 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors

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Founders & leadership

Solexel was founded in 2007 by Mehrdad Moslehi.

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Mehrdad MoslehiinFounderMehrdad Moslehi holds M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University and has held technical and leadership roles at semiconductor, renewable energy, and data storage companies including Texas Instruments, Xerox PARC, Honeywell-Synertek, and Solexel. He holds over 300 patents across multiple technology sectors and has contributed to technology development in semiconductor manufacturing and various other industries.
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Marinus (Mark) KerstensExecutive
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Michael WingertExecutive

Board

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Jan van DokkumBoard directorGeneral Partner at Imperative Science Ventures
IEIra Ehrenpreis
Ira Ehrenpreisin𝕏Board directorFounder and Managing Partner at DBL Partners
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Reyad FezzaniBoard director
GWGreg Williams
Greg WilliamsinBoard directorManaging Director at Dag Ventures
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Les VadaszBoard director
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Michael CannonBoard director

Investors · 4

Dag VenturesreportedPalo Alto
DBL PartnersreportedPalo Alto
Imperative Science VenturesreportedStillwater
Kleiner PerkinsreportedMenlo Park · $500K – $15M

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$108.8M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2014–2016

▶$8.1MraisedNov 2016 · 124 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ira EhrenpreisDirector
  • Marinus (Mark) KerstensExecutive Officer
  • Jan van DokkumDirector
  • Greg WilliamsDirector
  • Michael WingertDirector
  • Reyad FezzaniDirector
  • Mehrdad MoslehiDirector
Offering amount
$16.2M
Amount sold
$8.1M
Sales commissions
$1.8M
Placement agents
National Securities Corporation
First sale
Nov 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$100.7MraisedFeb 2016 · 323 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Mehrdad MoslehiExecutive Officer, Director
  • Marinus (Mark) KerstensExecutive Officer
  • Reyad FezzaniDirector
  • Jan van DokkumDirector
  • Greg WilliamsDirector
  • Michael WingertExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ira EhrenpreisDirector
  • Les VadaszDirector
  • Michael CannonDirector
Offering amount
$138.4M
Amount sold
$100.7M
Sales commissions
$4.9M
Placement agents
Naseba Communications Fz, LLC, Harbor Light Securities, LLC, National Securities Corporation
First sale
Jul 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

In the news

Solexel absorbs $95m - Global Venturingglobalventuring.com · Aug 2015Solexel Receives Equity Investment from Riyadh Valley Company - FinSMEsfinsmes.com · Aug 2015Sun shines on Solexel for $31m series D - Global Venturingglobalventuring.com · Jul 2014Solexel raises USD 31m more in equity funding | Solar Power News | Renewables Nowrenewablesnow.com · Jul 2014Solexel raises $31 million in D-round financing – pv magazine Internationalpv-magazine.com · Jul 2014Solar Startup Solexel Raises $25M, According To Filing | PE Hubpehub.com · May 2012

Frequently asked questions

Who founded Solexel?
Solexel was founded by Mehrdad Moslehi in 2007.
Who are Solexel's investors?
Solexel's investors include Dag Ventures, DBL Partners, Imperative Science Ventures, Kleiner Perkins.
How much funding has Solexel raised?
Solexel has disclosed $108.8M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Solexel headquartered?
Solexel is headquartered in Milpitas, US.