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Zero Industrial
Charleston, US · Founded 2024 · Delaware corporation · 14 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors
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Zero Industrial develops, finances, and operates clean energy systems to replace fossil-fuel-based heat and power at industrial facilities across North America. The company provides fully financed industrial electrification solutions for manufacturing and industrial customers.
Founders & leadership
Zero Industrial was founded in 2024 by Ted Kniesche and Jim McDermott.
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Ted KniescheFounder and CEOTed Kniesche is the founder and CEO of Zero Industrial, which develops and finances clean energy systems to replace fossil-fuel-based power and heat at industrial facilities. He previously worked in cleantech business development, project management, corporate development, and government affairs.
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Jim McDermottCo-founderJim McDermott co-founded Rusheen Capital Management, a private equity firm focused on energy and sustainability investments, and previously founded US Renewables Group. He has founded and invested in numerous energy and sustainability companies including Stamps.com, NanoH2O, Fulcrum BioEnergy, and Moleaer.
Board
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George Charles DaumBoard director
Investors · 2
Also in the syndicate · 1
Rusheen Capital Management
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$10M disclosed across 1 round · 2025
▶$10MraisedJul 2026 · 3 investors · Other EnergyRule 506(b)
▶$10MraisedJul 2026 · 3 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Theodore Max KniescheExecutive Officer, Director
- James AC McDermottDirector
- Naynika ChaubeyDirector
- George Charles DaumDirector
- Offering amount
- $10M
- Amount sold
- $10M
- First sale
- Jan 2025
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2024
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 2
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In the news
Zero Industrial has filed a notice of an exempt offering of securities to raise $9,999,999.00 in New Funding. - intelligence360intelligence360.news · Jul 2026Frequently asked questions
- What does Zero Industrial do?
- Zero Industrial develops, finances, and operates clean energy systems to replace fossil-fuel-based heat and power at industrial facilities across North America. The company provides fully financed industrial electrification solutions for manufacturing and industrial customers.
- Who founded Zero Industrial?
- Zero Industrial was founded by Ted Kniesche, Jim McDermott in 2024.
- Who are Zero Industrial's investors?
- Zero Industrial's investors include Evok Innovations.
- How much funding has Zero Industrial raised?
- Zero Industrial has disclosed $10M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Zero Industrial headquartered?
- Zero Industrial is headquartered in Charleston, US.