# Caudal Energy

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/caudal-energy

- Industry: Renewable Energy
- Headquarters: Oxford, UK
- Website: www.caudal.com
- Total disclosed funding: $5.1M
- Latest round: Seed (Feb 2, 2026)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

Based in the UK, Caudal Energy specializes in developing innovative tidal energy solutions that harness predictable renewable power from tidal flows, primarily focusing on efficiency and modular deployment.Caudal Energy, founded in 2023 in Oxford, UK, develops advanced tidal energy systems. The company has completed one deal, raising EUR 4.3 mn in funding led by Oxford Sciences Enterprises and Empirical Ventures on May 27, 2026. Its founder's background is not detailed in current resources.Caudal Energy specializes in developing and deploying innovative tidal energy solutions aimed at harnessing predictable renewable power from tidal flows. The company's core offering is a fin-based system that utilizes hydrodynamic lift and motion to generate energy, rather than traditional turbine rotation. This design allows efficient operation in tidal flows of 3 knots and above, suitable for various mid-flow tidal locations. The technology is modular and surface-mounted, enhancing its practicality in marine environments. Caudal Energy targets utility-scale power providers, data center developers, and off-grid operators to deliver reliable energy sources across diverse geographical markets, including Europe, North America, and Australasia.Caudal Energy's revenue model is based on B2B transactions, fostering partnerships with power utilities and commercial entities that require reliable renewable energy. Clients engage through long-term contracts for the installation and operation of tidal energy systems, designed to be modular and scalable. The innovative offerings allow the company to compete effectively within the renewable energy market, capitalizing on the rising demand for predictable energy solutions. Revenue generation is supported through collaborations that enhance market reach and operational efficiency, positioning the company to benefit from the global shift towards renewable energy, especially in coastal regions with significant tidal resources. In June 2026, Caudal Energy raised GBP 4.3 million in seed funding co-led by returning investors Oxford Science Enterprises and Empirical Ventures, with participation from other returning investors Zero Carbon Capital and Creator Fund. New investors Kibo Invest and Oxford Innovation Finance also participated in the round. The company will use the June 2026 funding to scale engineering and modeling efforts, back demonstration and deployment programs, expand partnership development and move its tidal energy technology toward commercialization.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Feb 2, 2026, $5.1M — Oxford Sciences Enterprises, Creator Fund, Zero Carbon Capital, Oxford Innovation Finance, Kibo Invest, Empirical Ventures

## Investors

- Oxford Sciences Enterprises (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/oxford-sciences-enterprises) — Seed
- Creator Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/creator-fund) — Seed
- Zero Carbon Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/zero-carbon-capital) — Seed
- Oxford Innovation Finance — Seed
- Kibo Invest (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kibo-invest) — Seed
- Empirical Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/empirical-ventures) — Seed