Bloom Energy

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Bloom Energy has developed an on-site primary (base load) power generation system called a Bloom Energy Server based on proprietary fuel cell technology that provides a more reliable, cleaner and cost-effective alternative to the traditional electric power grid. This solution is designed to help businesses become more resilient and reduce uncertainty from grid dependence. The company's technology, first developed for NASA's Mars Program, is providing significantly reduced operating costs and producing dramatically lower greenhouse gas emissions.

Company Growth (employees)

Type

Private

Sunnyvale, US

Founded

2001

Size (employees)

1,112 (est)

Website

bloomenergy.com

Bloom Energy was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, US

Key People at Bloom Energy

KR Sridhar

Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Venkat Venkataraman

Executive Vice President of Engineering and Chief Technology Officer

Randy Furr

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Bill Kurtz

CFO / Chief Commercial Officer

Bloom Energy Office Locations

Bloom Energy has offices in Sunnyvale, Newark, New York, Los Angeles and in 2 other locations

Sunnyvale, US (HQ)

1299 Orleans Drive

Newark, US

200 Christina Pkwy

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Bloom Energy Data and Metrics

Summary Metrics

Founding Date	2001
Total Funding	$1.2 b
Latest funding size	$130 m
Time since last funding	over 2 years
Investors	Mobius Venture Capital, Advanced Equities, Credit Suisse, New Enterprise Associates, GSV Capital, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, DAG Ventures, Apex Venture Partners

Bloom Energy's latest funding round in January 2015 was reported to be $130 m. In total, Bloom Energy has raised $1.2 b. Bloom Energy's latest valuation is reported to be $2.7 b.