Ausra Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2002

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Latest Deal Amount
  • $300M

Ausra General Information

Description

Developer of utility-scale solar thermal power infrastructure. The company's focus lies in developing primarily compact linear fresnel reflector, which is a solar collector and steam generation system and zero-carbon power plants, that generate electricity at current market prices for fossil-fired power without the emissions caused by burning fuels.

Contact Information

Website
www.ausra.com
Formerly Known As
Solar Heat and Power
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • 2901 Patrick Henry Drive
  • Santa Clara, CA 95054
  • United States
Primary Industry
Energy Infrastructure
Other Industries
Alternative Energy Equipment
Acquirer
Orano
Vertical(s)
CleanTech, Infrastructure, Industrials, TMT
Corporate Office
  • 2901 Patrick Henry Drive
  • Santa Clara, CA 95054
  • United States

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Ausra Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
6. Merger/Acquisition 02-Mar-2010 $300M Completed Generating Revenue
5. Later Stage VC 21-Apr-2009 Completed Generating Revenue
4. Later Stage VC 01-Oct-2008 Completed Product Development
3. Later Stage VC 08-Aug-2008 Completed Product Development
2. Later Stage VC 08-Feb-2008 $30M $70M Completed Product Development
1. Early Stage VC 01-Sep-2007 $40M $40M Completed Product Development
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Ausra Former Investors (7)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Azimuth Capital Management (PE) PE/Buyout Minority
Generation Investment Management Growth/Expansion Minority
Khosla Ventures Venture Capital Minority
Kleiner Perkins Venture Capital Minority
Pinnacle Ventures Venture Capital Minority
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Ausra FAQs

  • When was Ausra founded?

    Ausra was founded in 2002.

  • Where is Ausra headquartered?

    Ausra is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

  • What industry is Ausra in?

    Ausra’s primary industry is Energy Infrastructure.

  • Is Ausra a private or public company?

    Ausra is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Ausra?

    The current valuation of Ausra is .

  • What is Ausra’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Ausra is .

  • How much funding has Ausra raised over time?

    Ausra has raised $212M.

  • Who are Ausra’s investors?

    Azimuth Capital Management (PE), Generation Investment Management, Khosla Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, and Pinnacle Ventures are 5 of 7 investors who have invested in Ausra.

  • When was Ausra acquired?

    Ausra was acquired on 02-Mar-2010.

  • Who acquired Ausra?

    Ausra was acquired by Orano.

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