Tech Company Financing Transactions

Konarka Technologies Funding Round

Konarka Technologies secured a $18 million Series C funding round on 6/23/2004. Investors included New Enterprise Associates.

Transaction Overview

Announced On
6/23/2004
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$18,000,000
Round
Series C
Investors

New Enterprise Associates (Lead Investor) (Arno Penzias)

Proceeds Purpose
The financing will be used for capital equipment, operational expenses and strategic investments associated with scaling manufacturing to production levels.

Company Information

Company Status
Out of Business
Industry
Alternative Energy
Mailing Address
116 John Street
Lowell, MA 01852
USA
Email Address
Overview
Konarka builds power plastic that converts light to energy anywhere. The company develops and manufactures light-activated power plastic that is inexpensive, lightweight, flexible and versatile.
Profile
Konarka Technologies LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
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Company News
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Facebook
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YouTube
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Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Howard Berke
  Howard Berke LinkedIn Profile  Howard Berke Twitter Account  Howard Berke News  Howard Berke on Facebook
Chief Scientific Officer
Alan Heeger
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Chief Technical Officer
James Buntaine
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VP - Engineering
Stuart Spitzer
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VP - Manufacturing
Larry Weldon
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VP - Product Management
Eitan Zeira
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VP - R & D
Russell Gaudiana
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VP - Sales
Kenneth McCauley
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