Swift Solar Overview
- Year Founded
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2017
- Status
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Private
- Employees
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49
- Latest Deal Type
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2ndary - Private
- Investors
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32
Swift Solar General Information
Description
Developer of photovoltaic cells designed to build the next generation of solar photovoltaic technology. The company's cells are made of ultra-thin perovskite films and are engineered to absorb different parts of the solar spectrum to provide high-efficiency tandem solar cells that achieve weight ratios due to their strong light absorption, and tandem cells raise solar conversion efficiency, enabling clients to produce efficient photovoltaics.
Contact Information
Website
www.swiftsolar.comCorporate Office
- 981 Bing Street
- San Carlos, CA 94070
- United States
Corporate Office
- 981 Bing Street
- San Carlos, CA 94070
- United States
Swift Solar Timeline
Swift Solar Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13. Secondary Transaction - Private | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||||
| 12. Later Stage VC (Series A) | 13-Jun-2024 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 11. Grant | 16-Mar-2024 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 10. Grant | 31-Aug-2023 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 9. Grant | 31-Dec-2021 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 8. Grant | 08-Sep-2021 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 7. Grant | 31-Dec-2020 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 6. Seed Round | 30-Nov-2020 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 5. Grant | 08-Jul-2020 | $365K | $7.15M | Completed | Generating Revenue | |
| 4. Grant | 01-Jul-2019 | $750K | $7.15M | Completed | Generating Revenue |
Swift Solar Cap Table
| Stock | # of Shares Authorized |
Par Value | Dividend Rate (%) | Original Issue Price |
Liquidation | Liquidation Pref. Multiple |
Conversion Price | % Owned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series A-1 | ||||||||
| Series A | ||||||||
| Seed-2 | ||||||||
| Seed -1 | 444,444 | $0.000010 | $1.35 | $1.35 | 1x | $1.35 | 1.07% | |
| Seed | 4,366,658 | $0.000010 | $1.5 | $1.5 | 1x | $1.5 | 10.48% |
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Swift Solar Competitors (6)
One of Swift Solar’s 6 competitors is Oxford PV, a Venture Capital-Backed company based in Oxford, United Kingdom.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford PV | Venture Capital-Backed | Oxford, United Kingdom | ||||
| Microquanta Semiconductor | Venture Capital-Backed | Hangzhou, China | ||||
| Beyond Silicon | Accelerator/Incubator Backed | Tempe, AZ | ||||
| Caelux | Venture Capital-Backed | Baldwin Park, CA | ||||
| First Solar | Formerly PE-Backed | Phoenix, AZ |
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Swift Solar Patents
Swift Solar Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-20260123166-A1 | Dual oxide moisture barrier | Pending | 15-May-2024 | ||
| WO-2025240131-A2 | Dual oxide moisture barrier | Pending | 15-May-2024 | ||
| WO-2025240131-A3 | Dual oxide moisture barrier | Pending | 15-May-2024 | ||
| EP-4821310-A1 | Strong oxide transport layer with clusters and gap fill layer | Pending | 05-Feb-2024 | ||
| US-12672418-B2 | Strong oxide transport layer with clusters and gap fill layer | Active | 05-Feb-2024 | H10K30/40 |
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Swift Solar Investors (32)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel (individual) | Minority | |||
| Climate Venture Partners | Impact Investing | Minority | ||
| Eni Next | Corporate Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Fontinalis Partners | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Angel (individual) | Minority |
Swift Solar Investments (1)
Swift Solar’s most recent deal was a Corporate Asset Purchase with Meyer Burger Technology (HJT Manufacturing Assets in Goodyear, Arizona). The deal was made on 13-Mar-2026.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meyer Burger Technology (HJT Manufacturing Assets in Goodyear, Arizona) | 13-Mar-2026 | Corporate Asset Purchase | Buildings and Property |
Swift Solar FAQs
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When was Swift Solar founded?
Swift Solar was founded in 2017.
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Where is Swift Solar headquartered?
Swift Solar is headquartered in San Carlos, CA.
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What is the size of Swift Solar?
Swift Solar has 49 total employees.
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What industry is Swift Solar in?
Swift Solar’s primary industry is Alternative Energy Equipment.
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Is Swift Solar a private or public company?
Swift Solar is a Private company.
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What is Swift Solar’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Swift Solar is .
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How much funding has Swift Solar raised over time?
Swift Solar has raised $43.8M.
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Who are Swift Solar’s investors?
, Climate Venture Partners, Eni Next, Fontinalis Partners, and are 5 of 32 investors who have invested in Swift Solar.
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Who are Swift Solar’s competitors?
Oxford PV, Microquanta Semiconductor, Beyond Silicon, Caelux, and First Solar are some of the 6 competitors of Swift Solar.
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