# Planted Solar

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/planted-solar

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Oakland, US
- Website: www.plantedsolar.com
- Total disclosed funding: $32M
- Latest round: Series A (Jul 29, 2025)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Based in California, US, and founded in 2020 by Eric Brown (CEO), Richard Erb, and Nate Beckett (COO), Planted Solar, Inc., a.k.a. Planted Solar operates as a clean technology company that focuses on designing and developing a rapid solar power plant deployment platform to help solar project developers deliver carbon-free energy. In September 2026, Planted Solar, Inc. raised USD 31.8 million in venture funding co-led by new investor RA Capital Management and returning investor Piva, with participation from Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Khosla Ventures, Gigascale Capital, and Google. As of June 2024, the company is led by its CEO, Eric Brown. Planted Solar offers an integrated solar power plant solution utilizing advanced software and robotics designed to operate on up to 27% slopes, reducing earthwork and land constraints. Planted Solar's process includes accelerated design cycles, automated installation, and logistics, enabling rapid deployment and reducing project risks.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jul 29, 2025, $12M — Khosla Ventures, Team Builder Ventures, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Piva
- Series A, Jun 18, 2024, $20M — Khosla Ventures, Breakthrough Energy Ventures

## Investors

- Khosla Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/khosla-ventures) — Series A
- Breakthrough Energy Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/breakthrough-energy-ventures) — Series A
- Team Builder Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/team-builder-ventures) — Series A
- Piva (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/piva) — Series A