Anode
Category: AI in Climate / Energy
Anode provides on-demand power through AI-powered, mobile microgrids and battery energy storage systems. Anode was founded in 2024. The company is led by Paul Huelskamp. Based in San Francisco, USA. Team size: 10-50. Total funding raised: $9 million. Latest round: Seed ($9M, September 2025, led by Eclipse). Key investors include ["Eclipse"].
- Founded
- 2024
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, USA
- Team size
- 10-50
- Total funding
- $9 million
Value proposition
To provide on-demand power wherever and whenever needed, addressing the strain on the traditional power grid caused by increased electricity demand from AI and electrification.
Products and solutions
["Mobile Battery Energy Storage Systems (mBESS)","Proprietary hardware","Intelligent software","AI-powered services"]
Unique value
Anode's uniqueness lies in its combination of battery-native, mobile microgrids with an AI-powered platform for intelligent energy management and deployment.
Target customer
Data centers, industrial facilities, and other high-energy demand businesses.
Industries served
["Data Centers","Industrial","Utilities"]
Technology advantage
The company's key advantage is the flexible, on-demand nature of its solution, which can be rapidly deployed to locations with urgent power needs, bypassing the lengthy process of building traditional power infrastructure. Its AI-powered platform optimizes energy usage and distribution for maximum efficiency.
How they differentiate
Anode differentiates itself by providing on-demand power through battery-native, mobile microgrids that are powered by AI. This approach is designed to address the increasing demand for electricity from data centers, EV charging, and industrial applications.
Main competitors
["Redwood Materials","Scale Microgrids","Offgridai.us"]
Key partnerships
["Eclipse (lead investor)"]
Notable customers
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Major milestones
[ "2024: Founded by Paul Huelskamp and former Moxion Power employees", "September 2025: Emerged from stealth with $9M Seed led by Eclipse", "Developed mobile battery energy storage systems (mBESS)", "Note: CEO previously led Moxion Power which raised $110M but filed bankruptcy 2024" ]
Growth metrics
Not publicly available.
Market positioning
Anode is positioning itself as a pioneer in a new category of mobile energy infrastructure. The company is focused on providing scalable, clean, and efficient mobile microgrids to help businesses and communities manage the transition to electrification.
Geographic focus
United States
Patents and IP
Not publicly available
About Paul Huelskamp
Co-Founder & CEO of Anode (2024-present). Previously Co-Founder of Moxion Power (raised $110M but filed bankruptcy 2024, laid off 400+ employees). Y Combinator alumni. Serial entrepreneur in mobile battery/microgrid space.
Official website: https://anode.tech