Glasspoint (GlassPoint, Inc.) is a concentrated solar thermal company that designs, builds, owns and operates large-scale solar steam plants to supply zero-carbon industrial process heat to heavy industries such as mining, oil & gas (enhanced oil recovery), chemicals and food processing. Its enclosed trough technology uses glasshouse-protected parabolic mirrors to generate high-temperature steam, sold to customers under long-term heat-as-a-service contracts of up to 25 years. The original GlassPoint Solar, Inc. was founded as CleanBoard in 2008 and renamed in October 2009; it became known for the Miraah project with Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) and a planned solar EOR project at Aera Energy's Belridge field in California. Backed by Royal Dutch Shell, Oman's State General Reserve Fund and a syndicate of cleantech VCs, the company raised more than $130M before shareholders forced it into liquidation in May 2020 amid the oil-price collapse and the cancellation of Miraah Phase 3. Founding CEO Rod MacGregor reacquired the name, patents and assets and relaunched the business in June 2022 under a lean build-own-operate model, headquartered in New York with a technology center in Stuttgart and operations in the UK. Since the reboot, GlassPoint has signed a MOU with Saudi Arabia's Ma'aden for what would be the world's largest solar process steam plant (1,500 MWth at Ras al Khair) and is developing a project for Searles Valley Minerals in California.
Company data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Founded
2009
Employees
20–80
Total Funding
$119M
6 rounds
Total raised $119M across 6 rounds
Funding data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Last updated 06-25-2026
Latest Round
Type
Series A (rebooted entity)
Date
2025
Amount
$20M
Valuation
—
Lead Investors
| Date | Round | Amount Raised | Valuation | Lead Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Series A (rebooted entity) | $20M | — | N.I.S. New Investment Solutions |
| 2022 | Re-launch (post-2022 entity) - undisclosed seed | Not disclosed | — | BlackRock |
| 2019 | Bridge / pre-liquidation | Not disclosed | — | Not disclosed |
Rod MacGregor
Founder, President & CEO
Competitor list is illustrative and may be incomplete, stale, or erroneous.
Heliogen
California-based concentrated solar power company providing high-temperature solar heat and power for industrial decarbonization; competitor in solar process heat.
Synhelion
Swiss concentrated solar thermal company producing solar fuels and high-temperature process heat using a solar tower concept.
Heliac
Danish startup developing low-cost concentrated solar thermal collectors for district heating and industrial process heat.
Rondo Energy
California-based thermal energy storage company providing electrified industrial heat (Rondo Heat Battery) as a decarbonization alternative to fossil-fired industrial steam.
Antora Energy
US thermal battery startup using solid carbon blocks to deliver zero-emissions industrial heat and power, competing in the same industrial decarbonization market.
No. Glasspoint Solar is a private company and does not have a public stock ticker or trade on a public stock exchange. Its shares are generally held by founders, employees, investors, and other private shareholders. Buyers and sellers may be able to transact in Glasspoint Solar shares through private secondary transactions, but any transaction depends on share availability, buyer and seller agreement, transfer restrictions, company approval rights, and any applicable right of first refusal. There is no guarantee that Glasspoint Solar will complete an IPO or other liquidity event.
Yes, it is sometimes possible to buy Glasspoint Solar shares pre-IPO through private secondary transactions. This depends on finding a willing seller, company approval, and satisfying any transfer restrictions or rights of first refusal.
Buyers interested in buying Glasspoint Solar shares on the secondary market typically do so through SetterVC and other secondary-market platforms, subject to eligibility requirements, share availability, transfer restrictions, and issuer approval. Buyers may need to satisfy sophistication, accreditation, institutional, platform, regulatory, or other eligibility requirements before participating. Once eligible, buyers may be able to view listings, make bids, and work with a licensed broker through the transaction process. Buyers should ensure they have appropriate legal and financial advisors guiding them before completing any transaction.
Glasspoint Solar's latest disclosed funding round was a Series A (rebooted entity) round in 2025. The round raised approximately $20M, with N.I.S. New Investment Solutions listed as disclosed lead or major investors. Primary funding rounds are different from secondary transactions: in a primary round, capital goes to the company, while in a secondary transaction, investors buy existing shares from current shareholders. Funding-round data reflects publicly reported or collected information and may be incomplete.
Glasspoint Solar has raised approximately $119M in disclosed funding across 6 rounds. These figures reflect primary capital raised by the company and do not include every possible secondary transaction, undisclosed round, debt facility, or private transfer. Reported funding totals can change as new rounds are announced or older round details are corrected. Eligible users can use SetterVC to track Glasspoint Solar's funding history alongside private-market activity where available.
Glasspoint Solar's disclosed investors include 300 PPM. Investor lists are based on public reporting, company announcements, and collected funding-round data, and may be incomplete. Participation in a prior funding round does not mean those investors are currently buying or selling shares. On SetterVC, eligible users can review Glasspoint Solar's funding history, valuation history, and private-market activity alongside other venture-backed companies.
Glasspoint Solar's most-cited competitors include Heliogen, Synhelion, Heliac, Rondo Energy and Antora Energy. Investors often compare these companies by sector, product focus, valuation, funding raised, growth signals, investor base, and private-market activity.
Secondary-market demand for Glasspoint Solar shares can be affected by company performance, revenue growth, profitability, funding history, valuation, investor interest, sector momentum, public-market conditions, expected timing of a liquidity event, and the availability of shares for sale. Demand can also be affected by transfer restrictions, company approval rights, right of first refusal processes, limited information, and the price expectations of buyers and sellers. Strong demand does not guarantee strong pricing, liquidity, or investment returns. Weak demand does not necessarily reflect the company's long-term prospects. Demand signals should not be treated as a recommendation or prediction of investment performance. Buyers and sellers should treat demand signals as informational and conduct their own diligence before transacting.
Sellers often rely on intermediaries and platforms, such as SetterVC and other secondary-market platforms, to identify potential buyers. The exact process varies by company and transaction, but sellers often begin by confirming their ownership, desired price, transferability, and any company approval or notice requirements. If the seller agrees with a buyer on acceptable price and terms, the company may need to be notified through a share transfer notice or similar process. If a right of first refusal, company approval right, or other transfer restriction applies, the seller may need to wait until that process is completed. The parties may then execute a purchase and sale agreement, complete required transfer documentation, and close if all required conditions are satisfied. Sellers should always seek proper legal and financial advice before completing the transaction.
Yes, current and former Glasspoint Solar employees, early investors, and other existing shareholders may be able to sell vested shares before an IPO through a private secondary sale. This is not automatic; it depends on whether the shareholder has transferable shares, whether there is buyer demand, and whether the company's governing documents permit the transfer. Many companies require prior notice, company approval, or a right of first refusal before shares can be sold. Sellers should also seek proper legal and financial advice before proceeding.
A Glasspoint Solar secondary transaction usually involves an existing shareholder selling shares to a buyer before a public listing. The buyer and seller typically agree on price, number of shares, share class, and closing conditions. The seller may then need to notify Glasspoint Solar through a share transfer notice or similar process. If Glasspoint Solar or existing investors have approval rights, transfer restrictions, or a right of first refusal, those steps may need to be completed before the transfer can close. The parties typically enter into a purchase and sale agreement, complete any required transfer documentation, and close only if the necessary conditions are satisfied. Timing and certainty can vary by company and transaction.
In most private secondary transactions, parties commonly use a purchase and sale agreement that outlines price, terms, and conditions. They may also use share transfer documentation, often a stock transfer notice, share transfer notice, transfer instruction, or similar document, along with any required company approval or right of first refusal materials. Proof of ownership, such as a cap table entry, share certificate, brokerage statement, issuer confirmation, or administrator confirmation, may also be important. Buyers often request recent company financials, but private companies may limit disclosure. Since every deal varies, buyers and sellers should consult legal and financial advisors to understand which documents are needed.
Buying Glasspoint Solar shares pre-IPO is risky. Shares are illiquid, no IPO or liquidity event is guaranteed, valuations can change, transfers may require company approval, and private companies may provide limited financial disclosure. Be prepared for total loss. SetterVC and Setter Capital do not provide due diligence, legal, tax, accounting, valuation, or investment advice. Buyers must conduct their own due diligence, verify information, and seek independent legal and investment advice before proceeding.
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Before buying Glasspoint Solar shares, a buyer should try to review the share class, price per share, implied valuation, transfer restrictions, ROFR process, company approval rights, seller ownership evidence, recent financing or tender-offer information, available financial information, information rights, resale restrictions, tax considerations, and expected liquidity paths. Not all information may be available for a private company. Buyers should confirm available diligence, process details, and information needs with their own legal, tax, and investment advisers.
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