Energy Startups

Urban Electric Power manufactures modular, rechargeable zinc-based battery energy storage systems for commercial, industrial, and off-grid applications. The systems are designed for data centers, critical facilities, food processing, and commercial real estate, with manufacturing based in the United States.

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UrbanVolt is Ireland's leading solar-as-a-service provider offering fixed-price power purchase agreements to businesses seeking to reduce carbon emissions and energy costs without upfront capital investment. Operating over 400 projects across Ireland, the UK, USA, and eight European markets, the company enables businesses to transition to clean energy with financing support from major institutional backers.

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Utilidata builds Karman, a distributed AI platform and software for energy infrastructure that provides real-time machine-learning grid optimization, embedded in smart meters and used for grid-edge and data center power control. It serves electric utilities and AI data center operators in the energy sector.

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UtilityAPI provides data infrastructure for the utility industry, connecting utilities, consumers, and solution providers to share energy account data through a compliant, utility-controlled platform. Its tools help solution providers and program administrators access customer utility data, standardize data across utilities, and manage program enrollment.

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Utility Stream is a business energy brokerage and consultancy that helps companies with multi-utility procurement, including energy supply, renewables, commercial water, new connections, and net-zero/CO2 reduction strategies. It serves small to medium enterprises as well as corporate and multi-location businesses across the UK.

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Utility Dive is a business news publication covering the utility industry, including topics such as smart grid, regulation and policy, demand response, and power generation. It serves industry decision-makers through newsletters and a website, and is operated by Informa TechTarget under the Industry Dive family of publications.

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Vale is a global mining company that extracts and processes minerals and base metals, operating an integrated logistics network of mines, railways, ships, and ports to transport ore to distribution centers. It runs operations powered by renewable energy in Brazil and emphasizes ESG practices, community programs, and safety initiatives.

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Vandebron supplies renewable gas to Dutch consumers, offering energy contracts with options for local investment in renewable sources. The company focuses on transitioning households away from fossil fuels toward sustainable energy solutions.

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Vanguard Renewables produces renewable natural gas (biomethane) and delivers it as a drop-in, low-carbon fuel to utilities, businesses, and energy users seeking to meet emissions reduction targets. Its offerings serve maritime, utility, and voluntary decarbonization markets, with nationally available RNG in the renewable energy sector.

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Varme is developing next-generation waste-to-energy facilities equipped with carbon capture technology. The company serves the waste management and energy production sectors with facilities operational in Canada, Norway, and the UK.

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VBASE Oil Company produces Secondary Polyol Ester (SPE) base oils engineered for high-performance lubricant applications, serving lubricant formulators, blenders, and OEMs. Its base oils target applications such as chain oils, food-grade lubricants, air compressors, gear oils, greases, refrigeration oils, marine oils, and metalworking fluids, with emphasis on durability and reduced environmental impact from renewable, biodegradable sourcing.

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Vensum develops software-defined power conversion technology for electric equipment manufacturers, enabling efficient power conversion for renewable energy, electric mobility, and energy storage applications. The company provides end-to-end design and development services using proprietary soft switching techniques to reduce losses and enable higher-frequency, more compact converter designs.

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Verkor produces low-carbon lithium-ion battery cells for the European electric mobility market, operating a Gigafactory in Dunkirk (Bourbourg) with an initial capacity of 16 GWh per year. Founded in 2020, the company aims to build a sovereign and sustainable European battery manufacturing industry.

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VIA produces 3-Methylanisole (3-MA), a synthetic aromatic biofuel, through proprietary engineered yeast fermentation that converts starch, sugar, and cellulosic sugars into the aromatic compound. The company serves fuel manufacturers and chemical producers seeking scalable bio-based alternatives to petroleum-derived aromatics.

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Vissim develops software, turnkey solutions, and infrastructure for marine optimisation and surveillance, providing real-time monitoring, data analysis, and decision support for offshore and coastal operations. Its systems serve clients in the offshore wind and oil and gas industries as well as port and coastal authorities worldwide.

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Vocai develops AI-powered on-chip multi-gas sensing technology for battery safety, performance monitoring, and lifecycle management. The company serves battery manufacturers and the energy sector with predictive analytics and data collection solutions.

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VoLo Earth Ventures is a venture capital fund that invests in and supports businesses, with a focus on climate and sustainability.

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Volt Harbor builds UltraCore, a software-defined, battery-agnostic power module that integrates energy routing, power conversion, and storage, using firmware changes to adapt systems to varying electrical requirements. The platform targets commercial, utility, and data center applications and supports both new and second-life EV batteries for grid energy storage.

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Volta operates a lunar energy utility that provides affordable power to lunar robotics and missions. The company addresses the constraint that current lunar operations cannot survive beyond two weeks without reliable energy access, enabling sustainable space exploration.

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VoltBras provides white-label software for electric vehicle charging networks, including a branded driver app, real-time management dashboards, integrated payments (Pix, card, wallet), invoicing, roaming, and APIs. It serves EV charging network operators in Brazil, connecting chargers, drivers, and automaker apps.

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Voltify develops complete energy systems for freight rail, addressing infrastructure challenges that existing locomotive manufacturers, utilities, and railroads have not solved.

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Volytica provides battery diagnostics and monitoring software that enables companies to optimize safety, performance, and longevity of energy storage systems. The company serves enterprises and businesses relying on batteries in renewable energy, e-mobility, and industrial applications.

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Vor is an AI-enabled due diligence and transaction platform that reviews and organizes high-volume transaction documents (leases, permits, interconnection studies, offtake and finance agreements) and extracts key terms, risks, and deadlines with links back to source documents. It serves IPPs, sponsors, lenders, and advisors working on renewable energy M&A and financing transactions.

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Waga Energy develops and deploys the WAGABOX® technology to convert landfill gas into renewable natural gas for industrial customers in waste treatment, recycling, energy, and transport sectors. The company generates revenue through renewable natural gas production and sales, supporting energy transition and decarbonization.

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