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Branch Energy raises $33M Series B led by Piva Capital and Clean Energy Ventures to expand battery storage into PJM region.

PRIVATESep 15, 2026•1 day ago

Amount Raised

$33 Million

Round Type

Series B

HoustonEnergySustainabilityScience And Engineering

Investors

Clean Energy VenturesPiva Capital

Description

Branch Energy, a distributed energy storage company, announced a $33 million Series B funding round led by Piva Capital and Clean Energy Ventures. The funding will support Branch's expansion into the PJM region, where it plans to supply battery capacity to data centers under the region's new framework for large energy users. Branch develops and operates behind-the-meter battery fleets for commercial customers and aggregates them into virtual power plants. The company will shift to a project finance model in PJM, securing long-term deals with hyperscalers to underwrite its batteries.

Company Information

Company

Branch Energy

Location

Houston, Texas, United States

About

Branch Energy is a technology company that makes it easy for consumers to lower their energy bills and carbon footprint while providing dramatically better customer experiences than incumbents. Branch Energy uses data & AI to determine which smart devices reduce a consumer’s energy bill the most and then helps them finance and install those devices - saving customers money while they clean up their energy usage.

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Funding Insights

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Timeline to next round
Series B companies typically work for 15-20 months before raising new capital
Growth expectations
Series B companies are expected to scale rapidly and expand market reach
VC-backed spending patterns
VC-backed companies spend 89% more on sales and 100% more on marketing than bootstrapped peers
Tech investment trends
83% of B2B companies plan digital investments, with 79% prioritizing customer experience tech

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