Solarcore

Consumer ProductsSeries BPortland, USsolarcore.tech

Latest round

Series B

Last raised

Dec 2024

Total raised

$55M

Investors

22

About Solarcore

Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Portland, US, Solarcore produces innovative insulation materials aimed at enhancing thermal regulation. Solarcore has completed 13 deals in its growth trajectory under the leadership of co-founders Michael Markesbery, Rithvik Venna, and Ryan Arsenault, with Markesbery also serving as CEO. Solarcore® offers advanced thermal insulation solutions primarily based on NASA’s Aerogel Technology. Its flagship products, including the Sc_Foam line, provide exceptional thermal protection for consumer footwear and apparel, achieving temperature ratings as low as -40°C. The company caters to industries such as outdoor gear manufacturing, government contracting, and automotive supply, serving clients across North America, Europe, and Asia. Solarcore® generates revenue through B2B transactions and partnerships with manufacturers and retailers. They collaborate with notable brands such as Helly Hansen to integrate their Solarcore® Aerogel insulation into various products. Transactions are conducted via supply agreements, with pricing based on order volume and specific client needs, allowing Solarcore® to maintain a solid client base in the insulation market. Looking ahead, Solarcore is focused on launching new products designed to enhance thermal performance in extreme conditions. The company plans to expand its market presence in Europe and Asia by the end of 2024.

Who invested in Solarcore

22 investors across 8 rounds

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Funding rounds

  1. Series B

    Dec 2, 2024

    Amount

    $30M

    Investors

    Locked

  2. Series B

    Apr 3, 2024

    Amount

    $3.7M

    Investors

    Locked

  3. Series A

    Jun 24, 2021

    Amount

    $15M

    Investors

    Locked

  4. Seed

    Sep 20, 2019

    Amount

    Undisclosed

    Investors

    Locked

  5. Seed

    Apr 10, 2019

    Amount

    $0M

    Investors

    Locked

  6. Seed

    Mar 31, 2019

    Amount

    Undisclosed

    Investors

    Locked

  7. Seed

    Jul 2, 2018

    Amount

    $6.2M

    Investors

    Locked

  8. Seed

    Jun 21, 2016

    Amount

    $1M

    Investors

    Locked

Questions about Solarcore

Who invested in Solarcore?

Solarcore has 22 investors on record across 8 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.

How much funding has Solarcore raised?

Solarcore has raised 8 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.

When did Solarcore last raise money?

Solarcore's most recent round on record is a Series B, in Dec 2024.

What does Solarcore do?

Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Portland, US, Solarcore produces innovative insulation materials aimed at enhancing thermal regulation.

Where is Solarcore headquartered?

Solarcore is headquartered in Portland, US.

Which VCs invest in companies like Solarcore?

Among active investors with capital left to deploy, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Accel and Thrive Capital back consumer products companies at Solarcore's stage. Their profiles are linked below.

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