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US Department of Energy (ARPA-E)

US Department of Energy (ARPA-E)

Washington D.C., District of Columbiaarpa-e.energy.gov

Overview

The Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E), an agency within the United States Department of Energy, is tasked with funding the research and development of advanced energy technologies. The goal of the agency is to improve U.S. economic prosperity, national security, and environmental well-being. ARPA-E typically funds short-term research projects with the potential for a transformative impact. It is inspired by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).

Year Founded

2009

Portfolio Companies

162

Investments

US Department of Energy (ARPA-E) investments
CompanyDateStageLead
LithiosJun 2026GrantCo-investor
CarbonBridge Inc.May 2026GrantCo-investor
P2 Science Inc.Apr 2026GrantCo-investor
Alice & BobMar 2026GrantCo-investor
Project OmegaMar 2026GrantCo-investor
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Sector & Stage Mix

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Investment Activity

Yearly cadence, pace, and funding raised over time.

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FAQ

Where is US Department of Energy (ARPA-E) based?

US Department of Energy (ARPA-E) is headquartered in Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States.

When was US Department of Energy (ARPA-E) founded?

US Department of Energy (ARPA-E) was founded in 2009.

How many portfolio companies does US Department of Energy (ARPA-E) have?

US Department of Energy (ARPA-E) has 162 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in US Department of Energy (ARPA-E)'s portfolio?

Recent investments visible on Caplight include Lithios, CarbonBridge Inc., P2 Science Inc., Alice & Bob, Project Omega.

What was US Department of Energy (ARPA-E)'s most recent investment?

US Department of Energy (ARPA-E)'s most recent investment on Caplight was in Lithios in 2026.

What sectors does US Department of Energy (ARPA-E) focus on?

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What company stages does US Department of Energy (ARPA-E) focus on?

US Department of Energy (ARPA-E) typically invests at the MultiStage stage.

What is US Department of Energy (ARPA-E)'s AUM?

US Department of Energy (ARPA-E)'s assets under management are estimated between $1.0B and $10.0B.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersWashington D.C., District of Columbia
Year Founded2009

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