Tech Company Financing Transactions

SolarCity Funding Round

First Solar and Threshold Ventures participated in a $30 million capital raise for SolarCity. The round was announced on 10/30/2008.

Transaction Overview

Company Name
Announced On
10/30/2008
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$30,000,000
Round
Undisclosed
Investors

First Solar (Lead Investor) (Michael Ahearn)

Threshold Ventures

Proceeds Purpose
Proceeds purposes were not disclosed.

Company Information

Company Status
Acquired or Merged
Industry
Alternative Energy
Mailing Address
3055 Clearview Way
San Mateo, CA 94402
USA
Email Address
Overview
SolarCity matches advanced solar power technology with a suite of installation services. The company's comprehensive offering removes the technical, regulatory, and financing barriers to solar power, helping customers make smart renewable energy choices that save money.
Profile
SolarCity LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
SolarCity Company Twitter Account
Company News
SolarCity News
Facebook
SolarCity on Facebook
YouTube
SolarCity on YouTube

Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chairman
Elon Musk
  Elon Musk LinkedIn Profile  Elon Musk Twitter Account  Elon Musk News  Elon Musk on Facebook
Chief Executive Officer
Lyndon Rive
  Lyndon Rive LinkedIn Profile  Lyndon Rive Twitter Account  Lyndon Rive News  Lyndon Rive on Facebook
Chief Operating Officer
Peter Rive
  Peter Rive LinkedIn Profile  Peter Rive Twitter Account  Peter Rive News  Peter Rive on Facebook
VP - General Counsel
Seth Weissman
  Seth Weissman LinkedIn Profile  Seth Weissman Twitter Account  Seth Weissman News  Seth Weissman on Facebook
VP - Human Resources
Linda Keala
  Linda Keala LinkedIn Profile  Linda Keala Twitter Account  Linda Keala News  Linda Keala on Facebook


 

 

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