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Solyndra

Solyndra designs and manufactures photovoltaic systems, comprised of panels and mounting hardware, for the commercial rooftop market. Solyndra employs high volume manufacturing based on proven technologies and processes to meet the needs of the global solar market. Using proprietary cylindrical modules and thin-film technology, Solyndra systems are designed to provide the lowest cost of electricity on commercial rooftops by delivering the lowest total systems costs per watt and the highest kilowatt hour production per rooftop for typical installations. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Fremont,… more

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Company Overview

Solyndra designs and manufactures photovoltaic systems, comprised of panels and mounting hardware, for the commercial rooftop market. Solyndra employs high volume manufacturing based on proven technologies and processes to meet the needs of the global solar market. Using proprietary cylindrical modules and thin-film technology, Solyndra systems are designed to provide the lowest cost of electricity on commercial rooftops by delivering the lowest total systems costs per watt and the highest kilowatt hour production per rooftop for typical installations. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Fremont, California, Solyndra operates a state-of-the-art 300,000 square foot fully-automated manufacturing complex.

Solyndra has reportedly raised more than $1.6 billion through a combination of loans and funding from Argonaut Private Equity, Artis Capital Management, CMEA Capital, Madrone Capital Partners, Masdar Clean Tech Fund, Redpoint Ventures, RockPort Capital Partners, U.S. Venture Partners, and Virgin Green Fund.

  • CEO:
    Dr. Chris Gronet
  • HQ:

    Fremont, CA

  • Capital Raised:

    $1.7B

Financings

    Round 9

    Type: Series F
    Date: September-2009
    Total Investment: $286,000,000.00
    Investors:
    • Artis Capital
    • Argonaut
    • CMEA
    • Madrone
    • Masdar
    • Redpoint
    • Rockport Capital
    • USVP
    • Virgin Green

    Round 8

    Type: Series E
    Date: February-2009
    Total Investment: $266,100,000.00
    Investors:
    • Artis Capital
    • Argonaut
    • CMEA
    • Madrone
    • Masdar
    • Redpoint
    • Rockport Capital
    • USVP
    • Virgin Green

    Round 7

    Type: Series D-3
    Date: August-2008
    Total Investment: $75,000,000.00
    Investors:
    • Argonaut
    • CMEA
    • Masdar
    • Redpoint
    • USVP

    Round 6

    Type: Series D-2
    Date: July-2008
    Total Investment: $25,000,000.00
    Investors:
    • Argonaut
    • CMEA
    • Masdar
    • Redpoint
    • USVP

    Round 5

    Type: Series C-2
    Date: December-2007
    Total Investment: $154,000,000.00
    Investors:
    • Artis Capital
    • Argonaut
    • CMEA
    • Madrone
    • Masdar
    • Redpoint
    • Rockport Capital
    • USVP
    • Virgin Green

    Round 4

    Type: Series C-1
    Date: July-2007
    Total Investment: $61,900,000.00
    Investors:
    • KKR
    • Affiliates
    • Argonaut
    • CMEA
    • Madrone
    • Masdar
    • Redpoint
    • Rockport Capital
    • USVP
    • Virgin Green

    Round 3

    Type: Series B
    Date: October-2006
    Total Investment: $79,200,000.00
    Investors:
    • KKR
    • Affiliates
    • Argonaut Ventures
    • CMEA
    • Madrone
    • Redpoint Rockport
    • Capital
    • USVP

    Round 2

    Type: Series A-2
    Date: June-2006
    Total Investment: $9,400,000.00
    Investors:
    • CMEA Ventures
    • Redpoint Ventures
    • US Venture Partners

    Round 1

    Type: Series A-1
    Date: February-2006
    Total Investment: $10,600,000.00
    Investors:
    • CMEA Ventures
    • Redpoint Ventures
    • US Venture Partners

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