SOLFEX Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2006

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 28

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 2

SOLFEX General Information

Description

Distributor of solar energy systems. The company provides renewable energy systems including solar photovoltaic systems, solar thermal systems and heat pumps.

Contact Information

Website
www.solfex.co.uk
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • Units 3 - 5 Charnleyfold Industrial Estate
  • Bamber Bridge, Lancashire
  • Preston PR5 6PS
  • England, United Kingdom
Primary Industry
Distributors/Wholesale
Other Industries
Alternative Energy Equipment
Acquirer
Travis Perkins
Vertical(s)
CleanTech, LOHAS & Wellness, Industrials, TMT
Corporate Office
  • Units 3 - 5 Charnleyfold Industrial Estate
  • Bamber Bridge, Lancashire
  • Preston PR5 6PS
  • England, United Kingdom

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SOLFEX Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Valuation/
EBITDA		 Post-Val Status Debt

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SOLFEX Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
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Details
Distributor of solar energy systems. The company provides renewable energy systems including solar photovoltaic systems,
Distributors/Wholesale
Preston, United Kingdom
28 As of 2015

Amherst, NY
 

Boulder, CO
 
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SOLFEX Competitors (5)

One of SOLFEX’s 5 competitors is SolarWall, a Corporation company based in Amherst, NY.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
SolarWall Corporation Amherst, NY
Cool Energy Private Equity-Backed Boulder, CO
Climeon Formerly PE-Backed Stockholm, Sweden
MicroPower Formerly VC-backed Hamilton, Bermuda
Solar Corporation Oakland, CA
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SOLFEX Patents

  • 8

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 8

    Granted

  • Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

SOLFEX Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
GB-201308166-D0 Support system Active 07-May-2013
GB-201308170-D0 Support system Active 07-May-2013
GB-2513863-A Support system Active 07-May-2013
GB-2513863-B Support system Active 07-May-2013
GB-2513864-A Support system Active 07-May-2013 F24D3/142
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SOLFEX Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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SOLFEX FAQs

  • When was SOLFEX founded?

    SOLFEX was founded in 2006.

  • Where is SOLFEX headquartered?

    SOLFEX is headquartered in Preston, United Kingdom.

  • What is the size of SOLFEX?

    SOLFEX has 28 total employees.

  • What industry is SOLFEX in?

    SOLFEX’s primary industry is Distributors/Wholesale.

  • Is SOLFEX a private or public company?

    SOLFEX is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of SOLFEX?

    The current valuation of SOLFEX is .

  • What is SOLFEX’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for SOLFEX is .

  • How much funding has SOLFEX raised over time?

    SOLFEX has raised $3.26M.

  • Who are SOLFEX’s investors?

    Panoramic Growth Equity has invested in SOLFEX.

  • Who are SOLFEX’s competitors?

    SolarWall, Cool Energy, Climeon, MicroPower, and Solar are competitors of SOLFEX.

  • When was SOLFEX acquired?

    SOLFEX was acquired on 30-Jan-2013.

  • Who acquired SOLFEX?

    SOLFEX was acquired by Travis Perkins.

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