Michael Sachse, Founder of Dandelion Energy

About Michael Sachse

Michael Sachse is the CEO and co-founder of Dandelion Energy, a company that installs residential geothermal heating and cooling systems. He was formerly a CMO at Opower and an EIR at NEA. In 2023, he was named an EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 New York Award finalist for his work in geothermal energy.

Michael Sachse at a glance

• Company: Dandelion Energy
• Total raised: $136M
• Latest round: Series C
• Investors: Breakthrough Energy Ventures, LenX, NEA, GV, Lennar Corporation, Collaborative Fund
• Location: Arlington, Massachusetts

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