Erik Schiemann

About Erik Schiemann

Erik Schiemann is the CEO and President of Distributed Solar Development (DSD), a commercial solar company. DSD has raised over $1 billion in financing to scale solar projects across 22 U.S. states. The company was acquired by BlackRock Real Assets in 2020.

Erik Schiemann at a glance

• Company: Distributed Solar Development
• Total raised: $1B
• Latest round: Growth
• Investors: Credit Suisse, Morgan Stanley, Fifth Third Bank, Silicon Valley Bank, BlackRock Real Assets
• Location: Schenectady, NY

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