Solstice
Techstars '17Boston, US · Founded 2014 · 32 employees on LinkedIn · 10 known investors
Solstice connects households and businesses to local solar farms through a software platform that qualifies subscribers based on energy needs rather than credit scores, enabling bill savings through solar credits. The company focuses on making clean energy accessible to underserved communities across the United States.
Founders & leadership
Solstice was founded in 2014 by Sandhya Murali and Steph Speirs.
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Sandhya MuraliCo-founder
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Steph SpeirsCo-founder
Investors · 10
American Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social ImpactMadison
Dorm RoomBrooklyn · $90K – $250K
SE VenturesMenlo Park
TechstarsBoulder · $220K
True Wealth VenturesAustin · $1M
Ford Street VenturesreportedSan Francisco
Gratitude RailroadreportedPark City
TRANSFORMATION CAPITALreported · 2 sourcesBoston
Twelve BelowreportedNew York · $1M – $3M
Virtue VenturesreportedAustin · $500K – $2M
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$42M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2026
Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Competitors · 2
by search overlapEnergySage486 shared keywordsEnergySage operates an online marketplace where consumers and businesses can compare and shop for clean energy products such as solar panels, battery backup power, heating and cooling systems, electric vehicles, and smart home technology. The platform also offers clean energy financing and publishes market reports like its Solar & Storage Marketplace Report.
Palmetto162 shared keywordsPalmetto is a company focused on advancing clean energy solutions and contributing to a global transition towards renewable energy.
Companies competing with Solstice for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Solstice do?
- Solstice connects households and businesses to local solar farms through a software platform that qualifies subscribers based on energy needs rather than credit scores, enabling bill savings through solar credits. The company focuses on making clean energy accessible to underserved communities across the United States.
- Who founded Solstice?
- Solstice was founded by Sandhya Murali, Steph Speirs in 2014.
- Who are Solstice's investors?
- Solstice's investors include American Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social Impact, Dorm Room, SE Ventures, Techstars, True Wealth Ventures, Ford Street Ventures, Gratitude Railroad, TRANSFORMATION CAPITAL and 2 more.
- How much funding has Solstice raised?
- Solstice has disclosed $42M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is Solstice headquartered?
- Solstice is headquartered in Boston, US.




