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Next Energy Technologies
A cutting edge solar technology that transforms windows into energy producing assets with unsurpassed aesthetics, performance, and economics
About Next Energy Technologies
Next Energy Technologies, founded in 2010 by Daniel Emmett, is a company at the forefront of the renewable energy sector, specifically focusing on building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV).
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The company has developed a proprietary transparent organic photovoltaic (OPV) coating that can be applied to windows, effectively turning them into energy-generating surfaces without compromising their transparency. This technology allows commercial buildings to convert their glass facades into a source of on-site renewable energy, contributing to their net-zero energy goals.
Daniel Emmett, the CEO and co-founder, brings over two decades of experience in the energy sector to the company. His background and expertise have been instrumental in guiding the company's research and development efforts, leading to the creation of its innovative solar window technology.
The business model is centered on supplying this technology to the commercial building industry, targeting architects, building owners, and developers. By integrating its OPV technology into standard window manufacturing processes, Next Energy Technologies provides a seamless and aesthetically pleasing solution for sustainable building design. The company's revenue is generated through the sale of these specialized, energy-producing windows and coatings.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 1990
- Headquarters
- Goleta, United States
- Employees
- 28
- Open positions
- 3
- Dealroom signal
- 76.0/100
- Industry
- Real Estate
- Sub-industry
- Clean Energy, Energy Efficiency
- Sector
- Energy, Solar Energy, Spinout, Sustainable Development Goals, Urban Tech, Industrial Technology, Construction Tech, Advanced Materials, Climate Tech
- Technology
- Deep Tech
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRANT✓Other financing | Apr 2023 | $3M | — | California Energy Commission | ↗ |
| SERIES C✓Equity / VC | Jun 2021 | $13M | $54M | Alon Blue Square · Rincon Advisors · GEAR Innovation Network · Viracon | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Next Energy Technologies is 1.5K monthly website visits, down 21.1% over the last three months. Next Energy Technologies's team grew 0% over the past year.
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Seed3 investors entered at this stage
US National Science Foundation
US Department of Energy
California Energy Commission
Series B and later4 investors entered at this stage
- ASAlon Blue Square
Rincon Advisors
GEAR Innovation Network
Viracon
Other known investors3 additional known investors
University of California, Santa Barbara
New Energy Nexus
Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator
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