Powerhouse
Venture capitalOakland · Seed
Investment thesis
Powerhouse backs founding teams that are scaling proven technologies in established markets to accelerate energy abundance and build high-growth businesses. The firm has built an extensive network of founders, corporate leaders, and investors over ten years to support portfolio companies through multiple financing rounds.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
What they invest in
from 1 of 2 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×1Cleantech ×1Climate Tech ×1Construction Tech ×1PropTech ×1SaaS ×1
HQs:United States×1
Investments · 2 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathRock Rabbit provides an AI-powered platform that simplifies the application, verification, and payment of energy efficiency incentives for contractors, installers, and equipment manufacturers. The company streamlines the incentive claim process to accelerate residential building electrification and energy upgrades.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechConstruction TechPropTechSaaSPalo Alto, US
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Powerhouse invest at?
- Powerhouse invests at the Seed stage.
- What sectors does Powerhouse focus on?
- Powerhouse focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Energy.
- Where is Powerhouse located?
- Powerhouse is headquartered in Oakland.
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