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Rune

Palo Alto, United States

series-a$40M raisedFreshly fundedClean EnergyAI & MLClimate Tech

Total Raised

$40M

Stage

series-a

Location

Palo Alto, United States

Founded

2023

Team size

1-10

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About Rune

Rune develops RELIC, a modular compute system that installs directly at solar generation sites to convert curtailed and wasted solar power into AI compute.

What sets it apart

It deploys modular compute systems directly at renewable generation sites, converting wasted solar and wind energy into compute without requiring traditional grid interconnection.

Sectors

Clean EnergyAI & MLClimate TechAI Infrastructure

Business

Modelhardware

Customersolar and wind power plant operators, and customers needing low-cost AI compute capacity

Notable

  • Unveiled RELIC, a modular compute system for solar generation sites
  • Raised $40M in new funding
  • Backed by Spark Capital, Union Square Ventures, Lowercarbon Capital, Activate Capital, and Vestas Ventures

Backing funds on Raise

Funding rounds

19 Sept 2026

Led by Spark Capital

With Union Square Ventures, Lowercarbon Capital, Activate Capital, Committed Capital, Timeless Partners, Logos Fund

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FAQ

What does Rune do?

Rune develops RELIC, a modular compute system that installs directly at solar generation sites to convert curtailed and wasted solar power into AI compute.

Where is Rune based?

Rune is based in Palo Alto, United States, founded in 2023.

How much has Rune raised?

Rune has raised $40M in tracked funding and is currently at the series-a stage.

Who has invested in Rune?

Investors in Rune include Spark Capital, Union Square Ventures, Lowercarbon Capital, Activate Capital, Vestas Ventures, Timeless Partners and Logos Fund.