Voya Energy $13M Seed Round — metal fuels clean energy startup, grid-independent zero-emissions power
Voya Energy (Hayward, CA) launches publicly with $13M seed led by Energy Impact Partners (Shayle Kann). CEO Richard Wang (ex-Cuberg CEO), CCO Matt Horton (ex-Voltera/Rivian EVP), CTO Steven Kaye (ex-Our Next Energy). Develops metal fuels technology: converts recycled metals into carbon-free fuel for grid-independent power generation. Strategic investors include IQT (CIA venture arm) and clean energy veterans Brian Janous and Sheldon Kimber.
$13M
Deal Value
Metal Fuels
Technology
CA
Location
Deal Details
- Deal Type
- Seed Round
- Seller / Sponsor
- Voya Energy
- Buyer / Financier
- Energy Impact Partners (lead), Founders Fund, 8090 Industries, Overmatch, IQT, Trust Ventures, Seven Stars, Liquid 2 Ventures, SV Angel, Brian Janous (angel), Sheldon Kimber (angel), Peter Reinhardt (angel)
- Deal Value
- $13M
- Stage
- Early Stage
- Source
- Voya Energy
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