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Found Energy

Energy · Boston, United States · Founded 2022

Found Energy develops rechargeable aluminum fuel power systems to eliminate carbon emissions from heavy industrial applications MoreLess

Found Energy is a pioneering startup focused on transforming aluminum waste into a renewable energy source. The company operates in the renewable energy market, specifically targeting industries that rely heavily on fossil fuels, such as shipping and transportation. Found Energy's primary clients include shipping companies and port operators who are looking to reduce their carbon footprint and transition to cleaner energy sources.

The business model of Found Energy revolves around its innovative Fuel Packs. These modular Fuel Packs are designed to be installed on vessels, where they generate clean hydrogen to power the journey. The process begins with the acquisition of low-quality aluminum scrap, which is then used as input for the Fuel Packs. Once the Fuel Packs are spent, they are unloaded from the vessel, sent back to a Found Energy production facility, and restocked with aluminum waste, ready to be reused.

Found Energy makes money by selling and servicing these modular Fuel Packs to carriers at leading terminals around the world. The company leverages existing port infrastructure to facilitate the installation and maintenance of its Fuel Packs, making it a cost-effective solution for its clients. By providing a renewable energy source that competes with fossil fuels on both price and energy density, Found Energy offers a compelling value proposition for industries looking to decarbonize.

In summary, Found Energy is at the forefront of the clean energy transition, offering a sustainable and economically viable alternative to fossil fuels. The company's innovative approach to energy transportation addresses a critical gap in the renewable energy market, making it a key player in the fight against climate change.

Keywords: renewable energy, aluminum waste, hydrogen fuel, shipping industry, modular Fuel Packs, decarbonization, clean energy transition, port infrastructure, energy transportation, sustainability.

Company overview

Found Energy company information

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Status
Operational
Founded
2022
Headquarters
Boston, United States
Employees
9
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
60.4
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Valuation & funding

Found Energy funding history

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
GRANTOther financing Feb 2026 $350K Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
SEEDEquity / VC Apr 2024 $12M $48M Massachusetts Clean Energy Center · Munich Re Ventures · Global Innovation Technology Ventures · Autodesk Foundation
SPINOUTOther financing Jan 2022 $0 Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Financials

Workforce over time

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YearEmployees
2026 9
2025 33
2024 31
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Growth signals

Found Energy website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Found Energy is 3.1K monthly website visits, down 3.1% over the last three months. Found Energy's team declined 72.7% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits3.1K 3-month web change-3.1% 1-year team growth-72.7%
Monthly website visits28 observations · Apr 2024–Jul 2026
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Comparisons

Found Energy compared with similar companies

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CompanyHeadquartersStatusEmployeesTotal fundingValuation
Antora EnergyAntora builds and deploys American-made thermal batteries to power always-on industrial operations with low-cost renewable energy Sunnyvale, United States Operational 274 $770M $2.5B
Rondo EnergyOndo Energy makes industrial decarbonization possible via a Heat battery that captures low-cost renewable electricity and delivers continuous high-temperature heat, enabling customers to power their operations with zero-carbon energy Oakland, United States Operational
SaltX TechnologyDeveloped a worldwide patented ground-breaking nanotechnology that enables storing energy in salt and delivering high quality steam Stockholms kommun, Sweden Operational
SunampSunamp develops thermal energy storage devices Tranent, United Kingdom Operational
MGA ThermalEnable the shift to renewable energy by providing a new way to store energy that’s clean, economical, and scalable Newcastle-Maitland, Australia Operational
RIFTCircular iron fuel technology for industrial decarbonization. Eindhoven, Netherlands Operational
Electrified Thermal SolutionsElectrified Thermal Solutions, Inc. is developing the Joule Hive: a new energy storage technology that converts surplus zero-carbon electricity into heat Medford, United States Operational
JimmyDesigns and operates atomic thermal generators to massively decarbonize industry Paris, France Operational
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Talent graph

Found Energy's talent

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Investors

10 investors on Found Energy's cap table

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Seed 8 investors entered at this stage
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
Munich Re Ventures
Global Innovation Technology Ventures
Autodesk Foundation
KOMPAS VC
Glenfield Capital
J-Impact
Good Growth Capital
Other known 2 additional known investors
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Collaborative Fund

Global footprint

Where Found Energy has talent and traffic

Workforce by country
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Market sentiment

What the market is saying about Found Energy

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