# Dandelion Energy

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

- Industry: Heating, Cooling & Ventilation Equipment and Services
- Headquarters: Mount Kisco, US
- Website: www.dandelionenergy.com
- Total disclosed funding: $174M
- Latest round: Series C (Sep 25, 2024)
- Investors on record: 16

## About

Dandelion Energy, Inc. is a US-based company specializing in geothermal heating and cooling solutions, focusing on the installation and optimization of efficient residential and commercial systems.Founded in 2017 in Mount Kisco, US, Dandelion Energy, Inc. operates in the renewable energy sector, offering geothermal solutions. The company does not have any known subsidiaries or parent companies. It has engaged in 8 deals and raised a total of USD 40.00 mn in its most recent Series C funding round led by GV on September 25, 2024. The company was co-founded by Daniela Nataletu, Jason Lorimer, Jiayi R, Kathy Hannun, Matthew Sullivan, Samyukta Nair, and Stacy Marie-Luce, with Callum Bolt currently serving as CEO.Dandelion Energy specializes in high-performance geothermal heating and cooling solutions, primarily through the installation of residential ground loops and proprietary geothermal heat pumps. Their flagship product, the Dandelion Geo, is designed to provide efficient heating and cooling by harnessing renewable energy from the earth. The company's services include turnkey design-build solutions for both single-family and multifamily residential buildings, as well as commercial and municipal structures. The proprietary software, LoopLink, supports the optimization of geothermal system designs, ensuring tailored solutions for homeowners and builders alike. Dandelion Energy's client base encompasses thousands of homeowners across the United States, particularly in regions with a growing emphasis on sustainable energy practices, including states like New York, Massachusetts, and Maryland.Dandelion Energy generates revenue primarily through direct-to-consumer transactions that include the sale and installation of its geothermal systems. The company's innovative leasing program allows homeowners to adopt geothermal solutions without the burden of upfront costs, facilitating a smoother integration of these systems into new and existing homes. This leasing model aligns with the company's commitment to providing accessible geothermal energy to a broader audience. Revenue streams are further supported by federal, state, and utility incentives, which can reduce overall costs for consumers. Through efficient installation and maintenance services, Dandelion Energy positions its offerings as both cost-effective and sustainable, appealing to environmentally conscious homeowners.In September 2024, Dandelion Energy, Inc. raised USD 40.00 mn in Series C funding led by returning investor GV, with participation from Collaborative Fund, LenX, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, and NGP. This funding will be utilized to expand nationwide by distributing heat pump technology to installers and homeowners while executing large projects for production home builders and multifamily developers.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Sep 25, 2024, $40M — NGP, GV, Collaborative Fund, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, LenX
- Series B, Jul 20, 2022, $70M — New Enterprise Associates, NGP, GV, Collaborative Fund, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Building Ventures, LenX
- Series C, Feb 5, 2021, $31M — New Enterprise Associates, GV, Collaborative Fund, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Lennar Corporation, Ground Up Ventures, Building Ventures, Catchlight Ventures
- Series B, Jan 13, 2020, $12M — New Enterprise Associates, Comcast Ventures, GV, Collaborative Fund, Lennar Corporation, Ground Up Ventures, TBA Network
- Series A, Feb 12, 2019, $16M — New Enterprise Associates, Comcast Ventures, GV, Collaborative Fund, ZhenFund, Lennar Corporation
- Seed, Mar 6, 2018, $3.6M — New Enterprise Associates, Borealis Ventures, Collaborative Fund, BoxGroup, ZhenFund, Transcendent Holdings, Ground Up Ventures
- Seed, Jun 27, 2017, $1M — Borealis Ventures, Collaborative Fund, ZhenFund

## Investors

- Borealis Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/borealis-ventures) — Seed
- Collaborative Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/collaborative-fund) — Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C
- ZhenFund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/zhenfund) — Seed, Series A
- New Enterprise Associates (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/new-enterprise-associates) — Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C
- BoxGroup (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/boxgroup) — Seed
- Transcendent Holdings (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/transcendent-holdings) — Seed
- Ground Up Ventures — Seed, Series B, Series C
- Comcast Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/comcast-ventures) — Series A, Series B
- GV (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gv) — Series A, Series B, Series C
- Lennar Corporation — Series A, Series B, Series C
- TBA Network (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tba-network) — Series B
- Breakthrough Energy Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/breakthrough-energy-ventures) — Series C, Series B
- Building Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/building-ventures) — Series C, Series B
- Catchlight Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/catchlight-ventures) — Series C
- NGP (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ngp) — Series B, Series C
- LenX (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lenx) — Series B, Series C