Caudal Energy is an Oxford University spinout focused on developing a fin-based tidal generator that can operate in mid-flow tidal locations. The company aims to expand the commercial viability of tidal energy by simplifying the technology and reducing costs, with a first commercial deployment targeted for 2028.

Total raised
$16.1M
across 3 rounds
Latest round
Seed
May 29, 2026
Known investors
6
led by Oxford Science Enterprises
Press coverage
3
outlets tracked

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Funding history

  1. 3
    $5.6MSeedMay 29, 2026

    Led by Oxford Science Enterprises

    Announcement ↗
  2. 2
    $5.2MMay 27, 2026
    Announcement ↗
  3. 1
    $5.3MSeries AMay 26, 2026
    Announcement ↗

Founder

John Kennedy
John Kennedy
CEO

Investors in Caudal Energy

Backers from this company's tracked funding rounds.

  • OOxford Science EnterprisesLead investorVC firm
  • EEmpirical VenturesVC firm
  • ZZero Carbon CapitalVC firm
  • CCreator FundVC firm
  • KKibo InvestVC firm
  • OOxford Innovation FinanceVC firm

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