Updated: June 13, 2026
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Energy Foundry

Chicago, USA

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About the program

Description

Nonprofit created by Illinois law and funded via mandatory utility contributions, recycles returns into deals and connects startups with ComEd and Ameren to test technologies in regulated grid systems.

Location

Investment offer

Check size$100 โ€“ $1,500,000
Can lead rounds
No
Lead preference
Sometimes
Details

Avg Check: $1M - $5M ยท

Funding requirements

We invest in early-stage energy and clean-tech startups.