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Soluna
NASDAQ: SLNHNew York, US · Founded 2018 · 2 known investors
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Soluna builds data centers co-located with wind, solar, and hydro plants to convert surplus renewable energy into computing capacity for AI and Bitcoin mining, managed by its MaestroOS software. It offers Bitcoin hosting infrastructure and Soluna Cloud, which helps businesses train and tune generative AI models.
Founders & leadership
Soluna was founded in 2018 by John Belizare.
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John BelizareFounder
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John BelizaireChief Executive OfficerJohn Belizaire previously served as lead architect for Intel's Digital Enterprise Group and founded FirstBest and Theory Center, both acquired. He is now CEO of Soluna, which operates data centers powered by renewable energy for AI and Bitcoin mining infrastructure.
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Michael PicchiChief Financial OfficerHe brings over 30 years of finance and accounting experience, including leading IPOs and company acquisitions, and prior expertise in energy, smart grid, and utility sectors.
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Jessica L. ThomasChief Accounting Officer (CAO)Chief Accounting Officer at Soluna, a renewable energy data center company. Thomas brings finance and operations leadership experience focused on P&L improvement and cross-functional team management.
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Mary O'ReillyChief People OfficerChief People Officer at Soluna, Mary O'Reilly brings senior-level HR experience in organizational design and scaling, with expertise in talent acquisition, performance management, and leadership development.
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Ryan CarverChief Development OfficerChief Development Officer at Soluna, responsible for data center site selection, design, permitting, construction, commissioning, and operations.
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Bill PhelanNamed on SEC filing
Investors · 2
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$2.3M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2018–2020
▶$1.8MraisedMar 2020 · 2 investors · Other EnergyRule 506(b)
▶$1.8MraisedMar 2020 · 2 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- John BelizareExecutive Officer, Director
- Matthew LipmanDirector
- Bill PhelanDirector
- Offering amount
- $2M
- Amount sold
- $1.8M
- Minimum investment
- $250K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $53.3K
- First sale
- Mar 2018
- Incorporated
- Other, British Columbia, Canada, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$500KraisedMar 2020 · 2 investors · Other EnergyRule 506(b)
▶$500KraisedMar 2020 · 2 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Matthew LipmanDirector
- John BelizareExecutive Officer, Director
- Bill PhelanDirector
- Offering amount
- $10M
- Amount sold
- $500K
- Minimum investment
- $250K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $53.3K
- First sale
- Jan 2020
- Incorporated
- Other, British Columbia, Canada, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Founder mafia
2 people who came through Soluna went on to found or lead other companies.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Soluna do?
- Soluna builds data centers co-located with wind, solar, and hydro plants to convert surplus renewable energy into computing capacity for AI and Bitcoin mining, managed by its MaestroOS software. It offers Bitcoin hosting infrastructure and Soluna Cloud, which helps businesses train and tune generative AI models.
- Who founded Soluna?
- Soluna was founded by John Belizare in 2018.
- Who are Soluna's investors?
- Soluna's investors include Generate Capital, Spring Lane Capital.
- How much funding has Soluna raised?
- Soluna has disclosed $2.3M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is Soluna headquartered?
- Soluna is headquartered in New York, US.