Baiju Bhatt Launches Aetherflux to Revolutionize Solar Power from Space

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Baiju Bhatt Launches Aetherflux to Revolutionize Solar Power from Space

Baiju Bhatt, co-founder of the disruptive and much-used trading platform Robinhood, is embarking on an exciting and risky new venture. His young startup, Aetherflux, wants to bring solar power down to Earth by beaming it from satellites launched into low Earth orbit. The project aims to beam clean energy back to Earth, a notable milestone in the advancement of sustainable energy technologies.

Aetherflux, which just recently raised $50 million in a Series A funding round, is just one example of the increasing interest in space-based energy solutions. The startup is hoping to see its first demonstration mission in 2026. Bhatt’s move from fintech to frontier tech is truly audacious. He looks forward to continuing to have that impact on innovation in the energy sector as he further deepens his career pursuits.

In a recent interview on TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, Bhatt opened up about what first drew him to the energy sector. The lively discussion was moderated by our senior reporter Rebecca Bellan. He was not daunted by the challenges of building a deep tech company. He discussed some of the nitty gritty involved in getting this groundbreaking pilot off the ground.

Bellan, who extensively covers topics ranging from Tesla to Big Tech regulatory scrutiny, engaged Bhatt in a conversation about investor interest in the rapidly evolving space economy. As conversations about sustainability and clean energy continue to accelerate, Aetherflux is proud to be leading these innovations.

In the course of our conversation, Bhatt’s excitement about the current and future potential of solar power collected in space was evident. He touched on the need for scalability and shared visions of future fundraising efforts to further Aetherflux’s mission. The business is committed to developing a clean, sustainable energy source. It rightly aims to make a meaningful contribution to the global effort to develop cleaner energy alternatives.

Last month, Bhatt went onstage with Bellan for a live discussion at StrictlyVC Menlo Park. Plus, he stopped by our podcast as well! The event deepened our understanding of Aetherflux’s vision and how it fits within growing trends in the space economy.

The world faces increasing threats from climate change and energy sustainability. Collaborations such as Aetherflux will be invaluable in determining our energy future. Bhatt’s new venture, called Apispace, is focused on deploying solar power-collecting satellites. This speaks to a bold intent to tap into innovative, unconventional approaches to realize the full potential of clean energy.

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