Luminescent
Luminescent
Agent40Agent Readiness: 40/100. Below median. Measured by StartupHub.ai. Median 41.Transforms waste heat into zero-emission electricity using an isothermal heat engine.
About
Luminescent is developing LAVA Power, a proprietary liquid-based isothermal heat engine that converts heat into zero-emission electricity with near-perfect efficiency. Their technology offers scalable clean power solutions for industrial waste heat and enhanced geothermal technology, aiming to be more efficient and cost-effective than fossil fuels. Presales for their heat-to-electricity engine begin in 2025.
Key facts
At-a-glance profile data
- Website
- lavapower.com
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, United States
- Founded
- 2020
- Employees
- 48
- Total funding
- $7M (Seed)
- Business model
- B2B
Funding rounds
| Date | Round | Amount | Lead investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2022 | Seed | $7M | Grove Ventures |
Tech stack
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Frequently asked
How much funding has Luminescent raised?
Luminescent has raised a total of $7M in funding. The most recent round on record is Seed.
How many employees does Luminescent have?
Luminescent has approximately 48 people on record.