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Pinnacle Engines
Pinnacle Engines develops and commercializes internal combustion engines for transportation and stationary applications.
About Pinnacle Engines
Pinnacle Engines is a company that specializes in developing transformational engine architecture aimed at making vehicles cleaner and more fuel-efficient. The company operates in the automotive and energy sectors, focusing on home energy, industrial, and hybrid applications. Pinnacle's innovative technology significantly improves fuel economy and reduces emissions, thereby decreasing petroleum usage and greenhouse gas emissions. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including automotive manufacturers and industrial firms, who are looking to meet stringent emission requirements and enhance vehicle performance. Pinnacle's business model revolves around the commercialization of its proprietary engine technology, which is validated by internationally recognized testing providers. The company generates revenue through the sale and licensing of its engine systems and related technologies. Pinnacle's hybrid systems offer tight integration and drive cycle optimization, delivering high fuel efficiency at a lower cost compared to traditional hybrid systems. The company's expertise in software, electronics, and proprietary hardware allows it to create unique engine strategies, vehicle controls, and telematics capabilities that enhance vehicle safety, sustainability, and performance.
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- Status
- Closed
- Founded
- 2007
- Headquarters
- San Carlos, United States
- Employees
- 11
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 0.0/100
- Industry
- Transportation
- Sub-industry
- Vehicle Production
- Sector
- Transportation, Automotive, Hard Tech
- Technology
- Hardware
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES C✓Equity / VC | May 2014 | — | — | NEA | — |
| LATE VC✓Equity / VC | Mar 2011 | $14M | $54M | Western Technology Investment · NEA · Bessemer Venture Partners | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Pinnacle Engines is 240 monthly website visits, up 84.6% over the last three months. Pinnacle Engines's team grew 0% over the past year.
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Series B and later3 investors entered at this stage
Other known investors1 additional known investor
Mitsui Global Investment
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