Top 18 Energy Transfer (transmission) startups

Updated: Apr 12, 2026
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These startups develop new technologies to transfer electricity and other forms of energy over long distances with minimal losses - such as superconductors, hydrogen pipelines, wireless energy transfer, etc.
1
energyRe
Country: USA | Funding: $1.8B
energyRe is at the forefront of North America's energy transition. Building and delivering reliable clean power directly to where people live is not only our opportunity—it is our responsibility.
2
Tree Energy Solutions
Country: Belgium | Funding: €235M
TES produces synthetic natural gas by combining captured carbon dioxide with green hydrogen, either on-site or in countries where renewable power is abundant, then ship and distribute it to European facilities through existing energy pipelines.
3
Infravision
Country: USA | Funding: $114.5M
Infravision is developing the TX robotic system for the construction, maintenance and repair of high-voltage transmission infrastructure. It consists of drones, ground equipment equipped with sensors and line installation equipment. The latest version of the system includes, as the company describes, "helicopter-level capabilities" that unlike expensive manned aircraft can be used daily and transported by trucks. These technologies make grid construction, maintenance and emergency response significantly faster and safer. Infravision's drone-based system has been proven on some of the largest and most complex transmission line projects in the world, including on the property of energy giant PG&E in California.
4
VEIR
Country: USA | Funding: $111.7M
VEIR develops superconducting power transmission systems for data centers and renewable energy. Its superconducting rack-mounted wire (STAR) technology delivers 5-10 times more power than conventional cables at the same voltage level. These advanced cables operate at significantly higher currents with negligible energy loss compared to both traditional and other advanced conductors. This innovation not only increases efficiency but also minimizes the physical space required to transmit large amounts of power. VEIR uses a simple, open-loop passive nitrogen cooling system, where distributed evaporation delivers 20 times more cooling power per kilogram of liquid nitrogen.
5
TS Conductor
Country: USA | Funding: $85M
TS Conductor specializes in high-performance conductors that increase the ampacity of electric transmission and distribution.
6
Aetherflux
Country: USA | Funding: $50M
Aetherflux is building a constellation of small LEO satellites to beam solar energy to Earth using infrared lasers. This approach differs from traditional space-based solar power (SBSP) concepts, which rely on massive geostationary platforms transmitting power via microwaves. The US Defense Department has allocated funding for the development of this technology to ensure the energy supply to remote military bases and contested areas. Additionally, the Aetherflux satellites will have an orbital computing node that utilizes continuous solar power and radiative cooling to enable high-performance data processing in space. The node uses optical inter-satellite links and advanced relay networks to ensure continuous availability, consistent with ground-based application servers.
7
Reach
Country: USA | Funding: $39.1M
Reach is a technology company that builds long-range wireless power networks that deliver scalable and resilient energy infrastructure.
8
Continuum Industries
Country: UK | Funding: £12.3M
Continuum Industries offers a cloud-based platform designed to accelerate and de-risk the development of new linear infrastructure projects, from concept to consent. They streamline optioneering for various infrastructure types, including electricity transmission, renewable energy, hydrogen, and water networks.
9
AssetCool
Country: UK | Funding: £12.8M
AssetCool produces photonic coatings and materials that enhance the functionality of electrical networks.
10
Amperesand
Country: Singapore | Funding: $12.5M
Amperesand operates as a grid infrastructure solution provider that develops the silicon-carbide solid-state transformer technology
11
Gridraven
Country: Estonia | Funding: €6.3M
Gridraven specializes in optimizing grid capacity using AI-powered Dynamic Line Rating technology, eliminating the need for additional hardware.
12
Laki
Country: Iceland | Funding: $6.3M
Laki’s technology is a small aluminum box — not much larger than a breadbox — that snaps onto high-voltage transmission power lines, loaded with a slew of monitoring equipment. This technology promises early detection of trouble with, or around, transmission lines.
13
Typhoon HIL
Country: Serbia
Typhoon HIL develops a tool for communication between smart devices and the power grid
14
Pitch Aeronautics
Country: USA | Funding: $1.5M
Pitch Aeronautics is an aviation and aerospace tech company that offers drone for installations, maintenance, and up-close inspections.
15
Nimbus Engineering
Country: USA | Funding: $1.3M
Nimbus is developing advanced optical technology for ultra efficient energy logistics.
16
Breeze
Country: USA
There are over 3 million pipelines in the US today. These are becoming increasingly idle. Breeze will make these idle pipelines into Green Energy highways that can generate electricity where needed. 
17
EMROD
Country: New Zealand | Funding: NZ$906.3K
Emrod uses tele-energy technology to transmit energy wirelessly over many kilometres or miles.
18
Power Path
Country: Serbia
Power Path develops power line design software
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