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Wright Electric

YC W17

Albany, US · Founded 2016 · 4 employees · Hiring · 11 known investors

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Wright Electric develops high-power-density power systems and inverter generators for defense, aerospace, commercial, and industrial applications. The company serves defense users requiring distributed power for advanced electronic warfare and airborne systems, as well as commercial customers in data centers, oil and gas, and construction.

Advanced ManufacturingClimate TechDefense TechEnergyHardwareSpace TechAirplanesClimateUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W17)

Wright Electric was founded in 2016 by Jeff Engler and Doug Griswold.

JEJeff Engler
Jeff EnglerCo-founder · CEO
DGDoug Griswold
Doug GriswoldFounderHe has four decades of experience in aircraft design, including preliminary and advanced design, program management, and FAR certification, with involvement in the design and first flight of multiple aircraft spanning homebuilt, piston, light jet, business jet, and military fighter categories.

Investors · 11

Evergreen Climate Innovationslisted by Evergreen Climate InnovationsChicago

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Jude Gomilalisted by Jude GomilaLynnwood

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Agrolimen Venturesreported

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Endure CapitalreportedAmsterdam

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Investo CapitalreportedAalborg · $30K – $3M

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LIONHEART VENTURESreportedSan Francisco

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NOMO VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $500K – $750K

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Third SpherereportedNew York · $250K – $1M

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Toro Venturesreported

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BuildZoomBuildZoom matches homeowners with local licensed contractors for construction and remodeling projects, using a database of over 160 million building permits and millions of contractor licenses along with a dedicated project consultant. It operates as a U.S. marketplace connecting property owners with vetted contractors and providing data-driven insights to guide hiring decisions.

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Non-dilutive funding · 6 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2023$1.2M
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2023$1.2M
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2022$750K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2021$50K
ARPA-EPhase II2020$1.7M
ARPA-EPhase I2020$255.3K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

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Wright tests its 2-megawatt electric engines for passenger planes – TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Sep 2021

Frequently asked questions

What does Wright Electric do?
Wright Electric develops high-power-density power systems and inverter generators for defense, aerospace, commercial, and industrial applications. The company serves defense users requiring distributed power for advanced electronic warfare and airborne systems, as well as commercial customers in data centers, oil and gas, and construction.
Who founded Wright Electric?
Wright Electric was founded by Jeff Engler, Doug Griswold in 2016.
Who are Wright Electric's investors?
Wright Electric's investors include AAF Management Ltd., Evergreen Climate Innovations, Jude Gomila, Y Combinator, Agrolimen Ventures, Endure Capital, Investo Capital, LIONHEART VENTURES and 3 more.
Where is Wright Electric headquartered?
Wright Electric is headquartered in Albany, US.