Aetherflux Ventures into Space-Driven Energy Solutions

Portfolio | Apr 02, 2025 | Index Ventures

Aetherflux Ventures into Space-Driven Energy Solutions

Baiju Bhatt, known for co-founding Robinhood, is embarking on a new venture through Aetherflux, a company aimed at launching satellites with solar panels into orbit to wirelessly transmit power globally. This innovative approach seeks to address global energy distribution challenges by harnessing solar energy continuously available in space, overcoming storage and delivery difficulties experienced on Earth. Index Ventures, recognizing Bhatt's entrepreneurial prowess and deep understanding of complex, regulated industries, is supporting Aetherflux. The mission of Aetherflux is both ambitious and critical, as it aims to transform energy access, providing solutions to persistent issues of energy availability, especially in remote and disaster-stricken areas.

Sectors

  • Renewable Energy
  • Aerospace and Defense
  • Investment and Private Equity

Geography

  • United States – The article discusses Baiju Bhatt, based in the US, and the involvement of Index Ventures, headquartered there.
  • Global – Aetherflux's energy transmission goals are global, aiming to deliver power worldwide.

Industry

  • Renewable Energy – Aetherflux aims to harness solar energy from space, addressing energy storage and delivery issues on Earth.
  • Aerospace and Defense – The venture involves launching satellites, a core aspect of the aerospace industry.
  • Investment and Private Equity – Index Ventures is the PE firm backing Aetherflux's innovative approach.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    AetherfluxTarget CompanyCompanyA start-up focused on satellite-based solar energy solutions, founded by Baiju Bhatt.
    Baiju BhattFounder of AetherfluxPersonCo-founder of Robinhood and the visionary behind Aetherflux.
    Index VenturesInvestorCompanyA private equity firm investing in Aetherflux.