Reach Power

About Reach Power

Reach Power is a technology company developing long-range, wireless power-at-a-distance systems designed to function similarly to Wi-Fi for electricity. The company was founded in 2014 by Chris Davlantes, who developed the concept while studying mechanical and electrical engineering at MIT. Davlantes was featured on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Energy in 2019 for his work with the company. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, Reach Power aims to provide a flexible and scalable power platform that eliminates the need for wiring or batteries in certain applications. The company's core technology utilizes radio frequency (RF) transmission to safely beam electricity to multiple moving receivers over tens of meters. The system is built upon a combination of patented hardware and AI-driven software, including high-efficiency power-beaming circuits, adaptive electromagnetic surfaces, and network optimization algorithms that manage power flow in real-time. This allows for a point-to-multipoint power network where a single transmitter can power numerous devices simultaneously, from milliwatts to tens of watts, which is a significantly higher power level than many competing solutions. Reach Power has secured significant funding to scale its operations, including an $11.3M Series A round in 2018 and a $30M Series B round in 2022 led by deep-tech venture capital firm DCVC, with participation from Y Combinator, Collaborative Fund, and others. The company targets its solutions toward industrial and commercial clients in sectors such as manufacturing and logistics, defense and intelligence, public safety, and critical infrastructure. Key applications include powering robotics and sensors in smart factories, enabling persistent drone operations for first responders, and creating temporary microgrids for military or emergency use. In March 2025, Reach was selected to join the Panasonic Accelerator program to co-develop solutions for Factory 4.0, focusing on wirelessly powering cameras and sensors in smart manufacturing environments. Keywords: wireless power-at-a-distance, power beaming, radio frequency power, wireless energy, industrial IoT, smart factory, autonomous systems, drone charging, robotics power, sensor networks, critical infrastructure, defense technology, public safety technology, Industry 4.0, point-to-multipoint power, adaptive electromagnetic surfaces, network optimization algorithms, DCVC, Y Combinator, Chris Davlantes, far-field wireless power, resilient power