Is Qnetic a Good Investment?
Here are the facts – the technology, the traction, and the risks – so you can decide for yourself.
Investing in Qnetic: the company behind it
Who you’d be backing
- Headquartered in the US, with subsidiaries in the EU and Asia
- Experienced team — founders plus ex-ESS Inc., ex-Siemens, ex-Envision leadership
- Successful Prototype Validation — Vega hit 10,000 rpm
- Commercial-scale prototype now in testing
- 4 patents filed (3 published)
- Backed by SOSV — climate-tech VC
- Partners: ABB, Imperial College London, EPRI
What you’d be investing in
The problem Qnetic is solving
| The problem | Qnetic’s answer |
|---|---|
| Grid needs 100× more storage | Long-duration flywheel, grid-scale |
| Li-ion degrades, burns, China-dependent | Zero degradation, no fire risk, made in USA |
| AI data centers straining the grid | AI-grade storage, <3 ms fast response, unlimited cycling, 30 year life |
The traction
Where Qnetic is today
- Pilots planned with EPRI / NLR (from 2027) — with multiple utilities participating including SMUD, Xcel Energy and others
- Sacramento production centre secured
- EPRI validation programme underway
- Sandia National Labs technical assessment underway
Cost/performance target: ~50% lower LCOS than Li-ion by 2030 — clearly labelled target/projection.
The honest risks
The honest risks
- Early-stage, pre-revenue company – technology still maturing
- ~90% of startups fail; a total loss is possible
- Not suitable if a loss would materially affect you, or if your horizon is under 5 years
How to evaluate an early-stage cleantech investment
How to think about it
- Team — do the founders have deep domain experience and a track record?
- Technology validation — has the core technology been independently tested?
- Traction — are there real customers, LOIs, or pilots in place?
- Time horizon — are you comfortable with a 5–10 year investment window?
Frequently asked questions
Yes – a real, incorporated company with a working prototype, patents, and named investors.
Co-founders Mike Pratt (CEO) and Loïc Bastard (CTO/inventor), plus an experienced leadership team.
Early-stage / pre-revenue; prototype validated, pilots planned from 2027.
Qnetic has raised $9.2M to date, with a ~$20M target for 2026.
Decided Qnetic is right for you?
The current equity crowdfunding round is open. Review the full details and invest.
Invest in Qnetic →Early-stage investing is high-risk; you could lose your entire investment. This is not investment advice. See the offering for full risk disclosures.
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