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We're revolutionizing solar manufacturing with our patented FSM Wafer Technology

Wilmington, United StatesFounded 2016Energy
Valuation $25–50M Last recorded · 2020
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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About Leading Edge

Leading Edge Equipment Technologies is a pioneering company in the solar industry, specializing in the development and manufacturing of single crystal silicon wafers. These wafers are a critical component in solar panels, offering a low-cost, high-efficiency, and low-emission alternative to traditional silicon wafer production methods. The company serves solar panel manufacturers and strategic partners in the renewable energy sector. Operating in the competitive commodity space, Leading Edge designs and assembles its own furnaces to produce these advanced wafers, which are then sold on the open market or to strategic partners. The business model revolves around leveraging its breakthrough in crystal growth technology to drive down the costs of solar energy and make it more accessible globally. Revenue is generated through the sale of these high-efficiency wafers, which are poised to revolutionize the solar manufacturing industry.

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At a glance

Founded
2016
Headquarters
Wilmington, United States
Sector
Energy

Investors

8 investors on the cap table

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Seed1 investor entered at this stage

  • US National Science Foundation

Series A7 investors entered at this stage

  • Clean Energy Ventures
  • David Buzby
  • Clean Energy Venture Group
  • Prime Impact Fund
  • DSM Venturing
  • Applied Materials
  • DSM
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