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Photoncycle competitors & alternatives
The 12 closest competitors and alternatives to Photoncycle among climatetech companies — ranked by similarity to what Photoncycle actually does, not by market-cap band.
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About Photoncycle
Photoncycle AS is a renewable energy company founded in 2020 that provides advanced energy systems. The company operates from its headquarters located in Oslo, Norway.
Photoncycle at a glance
Photoncycle is a climatetech company headquartered in Norway. Its most recent funding round, Series A, raised $17M in March 2026. Xcout tracks 9 named people at Photoncycle, including Elina Koivisto (Chief Growth Officer).
Photoncycle leadership
- Elina KoivistoChief Growth Officer
- Koray AbatayChief Manufacturing Officer
- Sebastian GutterødChief Science Officer
- Bjørn BrandtzægFounder and Chief Executive
- Bård MikkelsenBoard Member
- Erling Kopke PaulsenBoard Member
3 more named people on record for Photoncycle, with roles, board committees and tenure — see the full roster →
Photoncycle funding rounds
Every round on record:
| Date | Round | Amount | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Series A | $17M | 6 named |
Who invested in each round, lead investors, valuations and the co-investor graph — open the full funding history →
Top 12 Photoncycle competitors
Ranked by semantic similarity — how close each company is to Photoncycle by what it does, using Xcout's live company graph. Click any company for its full profile, or its competitor set.
CleanTech
Polar Night Energy, founded in 2018 and based in Tampere, Finland, is an innovative energy storage company that designs and manufactures high-temperature thermal energy storage systems to help transition industrial sectors from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
Climate Tech
Back to Battery is a pioneering private company founded in 2024, headquartered in Delft, Netherlands, dedicated to transforming energy storage and battery recycling.
Climate Tech
STABL Energy is a Munich-based technology company founded in 2019 that offers resource-efficient second-life battery storage systems to make renewable energy reliable and sustainable.
Cleantech
PHYSEE is a Netherlands-based cleantech company that develops energy-generating and energy-saving smart glass for buildings, including photovoltaic PowerWindows and sensor-enabled SmartWindows. It serves building owners, developers, architects, and construction partners seeking to improve building energy efficiency and generate renewable electricity from façades and windows.
Cleantech
Battolyser is a Netherlands-based cleantech company developing integrated battery-electrolyser systems that store electricity and can produce hydrogen when charged beyond the battery’s capacity. Its technology is intended for renewable-energy integration, grid balancing, and industrial users seeking flexible hydrogen production and energy storage.
Environmental Technology
Ocean GeoLoop develops and commercializes proprietary, chemical-free carbon capture technology for industrial point-source emitters. The company provides scalable, energy-efficient solutions and testing services to help heavy industries reduce carbon emissions and achieve sustainability targets.
Greentech
Exergy3 is a clean-tech spinout company headquartered in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, focused on providing solutions for decarbonising industry with cheaper and greener thermal energy.
Environmental Technology
Chromafora is an environmental services company with its headquarters and main chemistry laboratory located in Stockholm, Sweden, specializing in water treatment and PFAS solutions.
CleanTech
Nernst Electric develops advanced on-site oxygen-generation technology specifically designed for fish farms. Founded in 2023 and headquartered in Bray, Ireland, the power generation company focuses on creating high-efficiency solutions.
Circular Economy
SemperCycle is headquartered in Allerød, Denmark, and develops innovative recycling technology focused on closing the loop on plastic waste by converting mixed plastics.
Building
Hybridized is a Norwegian technology company headquartered in Notodden, Norway, specializing in materials science, glass, façades, and automation. The company has developed innovative solutions connecting architectural expertise with advanced technological workflows.
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