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Hayzel

Alameda, United States

seed$3.6M raisedClimate TechClean EnergyCloud Infrastructure

◆ Total Raised

$3.6M

◆ Stage

seed

◆ Location

Alameda, United States

◆ Founded

2024

◆ Team size

1-10

◆ Links

◆ About Hayzel

A startup that commercializes turbines to harvest electricity from data center chillers.

◆ What sets it apart

Its Liquid Vapor Expander retrofits existing chillers to convert refrigerant expansion waste into electricity without major system changes.

◆ Sectors

Climate TechClean EnergyCloud Infrastructureindustrial machinery

◆ Business

Modelhardware

CustomerData centers and other operators of large HVAC/chiller systems

◆ Notable

  • Raised $3.6M seed funding in August 2026
  • Deployed its first turbine in a California data center
  • Won the Data Center World Innovation Challenge for Cooling & Thermal Breakthrough

◆ Funding rounds

seed$3.6M

28 Aug 2026

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◆ FAQ

What does Hayzel do?

A startup that commercializes turbines to harvest electricity from data center chillers.

Where is Hayzel based?

Hayzel is based in Alameda, United States, founded in 2024.

How much has Hayzel raised?

Hayzel has raised $3.6M in tracked funding and is currently at the seed stage.

Who has invested in Hayzel?

Investors in Hayzel include NREL/Wells Fargo IN2 program and Digital Realty.