YCW26· AIVoxel Energy
Energy independent data centers with solar and repurposed batteries.
Founders
- Casey SpencerFounder/CEO
- Max PfeifferFounder/CTO
- Evan SchmidtFounder/COO
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About Voxel Energy
The best grid connection is no grid connection. Voxel builds vertically integrated energy generation and storage systems for data centers that bypass utility connection delays. By leveraging the vast supply of second-life EV batteries and our novel DC microgrid architecture, Voxel generates datacenter power on site and drastically reduces system cost and time-to-power.
Voxel Energy: questions
Which YC batch was Voxel Energy in?
Voxel Energy was in Y Combinator's Winter 2026 batch (W26).
Is Voxel Energy still active?
Y Combinator lists Voxel Energy as active.
Who founded Voxel Energy?
Voxel Energy's founders, as listed on its YC page: Casey Spencer (Founder/CEO), Max Pfeiffer (Founder/CTO), Evan Schmidt (Founder/COO).
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