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Rise Energy

Rise Energy

Private
Ames, IowaEnergy & Sustainabilityhttps://riseenergyusa.com

Last Round

Grant

Mar 23, 2026

Total Funding Raised

$415,000

Momentum

Top 10%

of companies Caplight tracks

Company Overview

Rise Energy operates in Energy & Sustainability and is based in Ames, Iowa. Its latest recorded funding round was a Grant round in March 2026.

Rise Energy is a clean energy company that develops and deploys autothermal pyrolysis technology to convert biomass into renewable products such as biochar, biocrude, and sugars.

Sector

Energy & Sustainability

Verticals

Renewable Energy, Alternative Fuels, Carbon Capture, Sustainable Materials, Waste Management

Business Model

B2B

Customer Profile

Government Contracts, Hardware Sales, Data as a Service

AI Layer

Non-AI

Historical Pricing

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Pricing history

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Momentum history

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Rise Energy Comparables

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Rise Energy comparables — related companies by embedding similarity
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Rise Energy Funding Rounds

Historical fundraising activity

Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
GrantMar 23, 2026
AcceleratorJan 25, 2024
DebtJan 22, 2024
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Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Jordan Funkhouser

Co-Founder & COO

Founding Team

Ryan Smith

Chief Executive Officer

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Rise Energy Investors

Notable investors and investment history

Market signals

Structured signals derived from secondary market and firmographic data.

  • Jul 26, 2026

    Monthly visitors grew 992% MoM, reaching 1.2K.

  • May 15, 2026

    Monthly visitors grew 41% MoM, reaching 2K.

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Rise Energy Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Rise Energy's valuation, stock price, and market status.

Is Rise Energy a public or private company?

Rise Energy is a private company.

What is the current stock price of Rise Energy?

Rise Energy is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Rise Energy's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.

How much is Rise Energy worth (valuation)?

Valuation information for Rise Energy is not publicly available.

Can I buy Rise Energy stock?

Rise Energy shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.

When was Rise Energy's last funding round?

Rise Energy's most recent funding round was Grant on March 23, 2026.

Who are the main investors in Rise Energy?

Key investors in Rise Energy include John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition, Iowa Go-To-Market (G2M) Accelerator, Iowa State University Startup Factory, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.

Will Rise Energy IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for Rise Energy.

How can I track Rise Energy secondary market activity?

Caplight tracks bids, offers, and trades in Rise Energy's shares on secondary markets.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersAmes, Iowa
Employee Range2
Year FoundedN/A
Last FundingMar 23, 2026

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