WiTricity Funding, Investors & Competitors

WiTricity has raised $145M across 5 funding rounds, most recently a $63M undisclosed-stage round in August 2022.

Last WiTricity funding round

$63M

Undisclosed stage · Aug 2022

Cumulative funding WiTricity raised

$145M

across 5 funding rounds

Key investors in WiTricity

WiTricity Overview

About WiTricity

WiTricity is a Watertown-headquartered pioneer in wireless electric vehicle charging using magnetic resonance technology. Founded in 2007, the company holds extensive patents underpinning SAE, ISO, and GB standards. Automakers like BMW, Ford, and Stellantis integrate its systems for light-duty and commercial fleets, enabling hands-free charging up to 11 kW.


Founded

2007

HQ

United StatesBoston, MA

Status

Privately held

Customer focus

B2B

Revenue model

Licensing

WiTricity Funding History

WiTricity has raised a total of $145M across 5 funding rounds.

WiTricity's first fundraising round was a $25M Series E in October 2013. The most recent completed round was a $63M undisclosed-stage round in August 2022.

WiTricity funding rounds

WiTricity funding rounds
DateStageInvestorsRaisedDeal Summary
Aug 2022Undisclosed stageSiemens (lead); Japan Energy Fund; Air Waves Wireless Electricity; Stage 1 Ventures; Delta Electronics; Mirae Asset Capital$63MWiTricity develops wireless charging technology for electric vehicles using magnetic resonance, which is incorporated into automakers' and Tier 1 suppliers' EV roadmaps and forms the basis of global standards like SAE, ISO, and GB. The company, founded in 2007 and based in Watertown, Massachusetts, focuses on eliminating plug-in charging hassles to accelerate EV adoption and support autonomy. WiTricity's business model emphasizes recurring revenue through licensing, as noted in SEC filings, alongside product sales for wireless EV charging. The company has 50-130 employees per sources and competes in automotive, cleantech, and wireless power sectors against firms like InductEV and Energous. Earlier funding included $18M in 2021 from Stage 1 Ventures, Air Waves Wireless Electricity, and Mitsubishi.
Feb 2021Undisclosed stageFuture Shape (lead)$18MWiTricity is a Watertown, Massachusetts-based company pioneering wireless charging technology for electric vehicles using magnetic resonance, backed by over 1,250 patents including assets from Qualcomm Halo acquired in 2019. The technology supports global standards like SAE, ISO, and GB, and spans applications from consumer electronics to industrial robotics and EV charging with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities. On February 23, 2021, WiTricity announced an additional $18 million extension to its prior October 2020 fundraise of $34 million, bringing the total to $52 million in what is described as an unattributed VC round. Investors in the extension included Tony Fadell's Future Shape, alongside prior participants like Stage 1 Ventures, Air Waves Wireless Electricity, and Mitsubishi Corporation. The funds aimed to advance wireless charging productization and commercialization for mobility. This 2021 round built on WiTricity's earlier funding history, contributing to a cumulative total exceeding $180 million across multiple rounds by 2022. The company positioned itself to capitalize on growing EV adoption, government electrification support, and needs for convenient charging solutions to enable autonomy and grid stability. In August 2022, WiTricity raised a subsequent $63 million round anchored by $25 million from Siemens AG, with participation from Japan Energy Fund, Mirae Asset Capital, and returning investors, further accelerating commercialization of passenger, commercial, and V2G wireless charging.
Oct 2020Undisclosed stageStage 1 Ventures (lead); Air Waves Wireless Electricity; Mitsubishi$34MWiTricity, based in Watertown, Massachusetts, develops wireless power transfer technology, particularly for efficient charging of electric vehicles (EVs) over distance, enabling park-and-charge convenience for vehicles from scooters to buses and trucks. The company, founded in 2007 by MIT researchers including Marin Soljačić, has been collaborating with the automotive industry for over a decade to establish standards and commercialize its magnetic resonance-based platform. On October 29, 2020, WiTricity closed a $34 million venture capital round led by Stage 1 Ventures, with participation from Air Waves Wireless Electricity and a strategic investment from Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas). This funding supports continued development of its wireless power platform, expansion of its intellectual property portfolio, and capitalization on growing EV market momentum toward electrification and autonomy. The round validates WiTricity's market position amid an industry inflection point where automakers prioritize EV ownership experience improvements, as noted by CEO Alex Gruzen. Investors like David Baum of Stage 1 Ventures highlighted the technology's potential to enable environmentally friendly, convenient, and autonomous shared mobility. Kenneth Horowitz of Air Waves Wireless Electricity described it as the 'final step in cutting the cord.' Subsequent funding includes a $63 million unattributed VC round in June 2022 with repeat investors like Stage 1 Ventures, Air Waves, and others including Siemens and Delta, and a $25 million corporate minority in the same period, contributing to WiTricity's total raised exceeding $180 million across 18 rounds as of early 2025. A March 2021 other financing round of $52 million involved similar backers.
Apr 2015Series FHaiyin Capital (lead)$5MWiTricity raised $5 million in an Other Financing Round in 2015 from Haiyin Capital. The company, spun out of MIT in 2007, develops wireless power transmission technology for charging personal electronics, medical devices, and cars. Haiyin Capital invested after taking interest in late 2014, fitting their portfolio of cutting-edge tech firms.
Oct 2013Series EIntel Capital (lead); Foxconn$25MWiTricity, an industry pioneer in highly resonant wireless power transfer over distance founded in 2007, secured $25 million in Series E financing on October 23, 2013, from new and existing investors including Intel Capital and Hon Hai/Foxconn. This round brought the company's total investment funding to $45 million. The funding supports WiTricity's growth strategy, including development of designs and products for wireless charging in consumer electronics, electric vehicles, defense, and medical device industries, as well as pursuit of other strategic opportunities in wireless power. WiTricity positions itself as the leader in wireless electricity delivered over distance, with a growing list of global clients across consumer electronics, automotive, medical devices, and defense sectors. The company leverages its expertise in highly resonant wireless power transfer and recently secured its 50th patent, strengthening its position for global market growth. CEO Eric Giler emphasized that the funding positions WiTricity to deliver game-changing wireless technology globally, advancing a vision of ubiquitous wireless power where plugging in becomes obsolete. Other investors in prior rounds include Stata Venture Partners.

Who has invested in WiTricity?

11 investors have backed WiTricity across its funding rounds, including Stage 1 Ventures, Air Waves Wireless Electricity, Intel Capital, Mirae Asset Capital, Siemens and Foxconn.

Lead investors include Siemens, Future Shape, Stage 1 Ventures, Haiyin Capital and Intel Capital.


WiTricity Investors

Investors in WiTricity by funding rounds participated
InvestorHQRoundsRoleFirst check
Air Waves Wireless Electricity--2ParticipantOct 2020
Stage 1 VenturesUnited StatesBoston, MA2LeadOct 2020
FoxconnTaiwanTaipei1ParticipantOct 2013
Japan Energy FundJapanTokyo1ParticipantAug 2022
Haiyin CapitalChinaBeijing1LeadApr 2015
Future ShapeFranceParis1LeadFeb 2021
Delta ElectronicsTaiwanTaipei1ParticipantAug 2022
MitsubishiJapanTokyo1ParticipantOct 2020
SiemensGermanyMunich1LeadAug 2022

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Acquisitions by WiTricity

WiTricity has acquired 1 company to date.

Last acquisition by WiTricity was on February 11th 2019. WiTricity acquired Qualcomm Halo for undisclosed valuation.


Latest Acquisitions by WiTricity

Qualcomm Halo
Description
Qualcomm Halo is a developer of wireless electric vehicle charging systems using inductive technology for dynamic and static power transfer. Based in Cambridge, UK, it supports up to 20 kW delivery aligned with SAE J2954 standards. The platform integrates with Snapdragon Ride for automotive OEMs trialing roads in Sweden and U.S. highways.
HQ CountryUnited States
HQ City
San Diego, CA
Deal Date11 Feb 2019
Valuationundisclosed
EV/Revenue
EV/EBITDA

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WiTricity Competitors

WiTricity competitors include listed companies like Tesla and XPENG, and private ones like Hozon, Rimac Group, SK on and SFCC.

Public and private companies comparable to WiTricity
CompanyHQStatusRevenueEBITDAValuationRevenue Multiple
TeslaUnited StatesUnited StatesPublicly listed$95B$10B$1.4T13.8x
XPENGChinaChinaPublicly listed$11B$156M$10B1.0x
HozonChinaShanghaiPrivate$831M-$4B4.8x
Rimac GroupCroatiaZagrebPrivate$385M-$2.3B6.0x
SK onSouth KoreaSeoulPrivate--$17B-
SFCCChinaShenzhenPrivate--$1.9B-

WiTricity Public Comps

WiTricity is still privately-owned, but its public comps include Tesla, GE Vernova, CATL, Siemens Energy, BYD, Bloom Energy, SLB, General Motors, Volvo and LG Energy Solution.

Last FYEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
RevenueEBITDALast FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
Tesla$95B$10B15.0x13.8x140.8x97.4x
GE Vernova$38B$3.2B6.2x5.4x73.5x43.5x
CATL$63B$16B2.8x2.1x11.0x9.2x
Siemens Energy$45B$4.5B2.7x2.4x27.3x16.1x
BYD$120B$18B0.9x0.9x6.3x5.8x
Bloom Energy$2B($14M)40.9x23.7x(5906.9x)112.5x
SLB$36B$7B2.4x2.4x12.5x10.6x
General Motors$185B$15B1.0x1.0x12.1x8.5x

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Common questions about WiTricity

When was WiTricity founded?WiTricity was founded in 2007.
Where is WiTricity headquartered?WiTricity is headquartered in Boston, MA, United States.
Is WiTricity publicly listed?No, WiTricity is a private, VC-backed company.
How much funding has WiTricity raised?WiTricity has raised $145M across 5 funding rounds.
What was WiTricity's last funding round?WiTricity's last funding round was a $63M undisclosed-stage round in August 2022, led by Siemens.
Who are WiTricity's investors?WiTricity's investors include Air Waves Wireless Electricity, Stage 1 Ventures, Foxconn, Japan Energy Fund, Haiyin Capital, Future Shape, Delta Electronics, Mitsubishi, Siemens, Intel Capital and 1 other.
Which companies are comparable to WiTricity?Companies comparable to WiTricity include Tesla, XPENG, Hozon, Rimac Group, SK on and SFCC.
How many companies has WiTricity acquired?WiTricity has acquired 1 company, including Qualcomm Halo.

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