QD-SOL Overview
QD-SOL develops photocatalytic hydrogen production systems that use quantum dot technology to convert sunlight and water directly into hydrogen without the need for electricity, membranes, or rare materials. The system is modular, fully off-grid, and designed to offer a low-cost, scalable alternative to electrolysis for industrial and distributed applications. By eliminating conventional energy inputs and infrastructure requirements, QD-SOL’s solution supports flexible deployment of clean hydrogen generation in remote and resource-constrained environments.
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$3.0MFeb 2022
$3.5MMay 2023
Latest News
הושלם המיזוג של חברת קיודיסול לשלד הבורסאי אינטרנט זהב
Growth-Positive
"Heat waves reinforce the need to invest in the worlds of sustainability and energy" | CTech
Israeli company QD-SOL, a producer of green hydrogen, has seen a surge in success and investments following its first-place win in the Aviram Awards competition. The company recently won grants from the Ministry of Energy and the Innovation Authority, estimated at one million dollars. Despite a negative sentiment among investors in Israeli high-tech due to rising interest rates and judicial reform, the climatech sector has remained stable. QD-SOLs CEO, Gil Davidman, attributes this to the growing market for green hydrogen and clean energy. The companys technology utilizes solar energy to produce green hydrogen from water using nanoparticles, eliminating the need for electricity.
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growth-positive
QD-SOL wins Aviram Foundation startup competition in Morocco | CTech
Israeli startup QD-SOL has won the Aviram Awards competition for developing technology to produce green quantum hydrogen. The company utilizes solar energy to produce green hydrogen from water, providing a sustainable solution for industry and the environment. QD-SOL will receive a prize of half a million dollars and support from Aviram and Forbes. The competition, organized by the Aviram Foundation and Forbes, aims to recognize startups and entrepreneurs from the Middle East and North Africa who work to improve life through business, innovation, and technology. The event took place in Marrakesh, Morocco, and was attended by entrepreneur Ziv Aviram, former U.S. President Bill Clinton, and other prominent figures.
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growth-positive
QD-SOL is one the five finalists of The Aviram Awards 2023 | CTech
The Aviram Foundation is hosting the final event of the Aviram Awards, a startup competition focused on changing the day-to-day reality in the Middle East and North Africa. The event will be held in Marrakesh, Morocco, and the winner will receive a cash prize of half a million dollars. Former American President Bill Clinton will be the keynote speaker at the event. Five ground-breaking entrepreneurs from the region have been selected to participate in the grand finals. The winner will also receive professional support from Ziv Aviram and media support from Forbes. The event aims to promote ventures that positively change lives in various fields.
CustomersPartners
growth-positive
Ashton Kutcher invests in Professor Lilac Amiravs startup, which converts solar energy into "green" hydrogen
Israeli startup QD-SOL has developed panels that use nanoparticles to produce green hydrogen from solar energy. The process is more efficient and faster than traditional methods, and it eliminates the need for mediation. QD-SOL received a $3 million investment from Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis, and other investors. The company plans to use the investment to showcase the capabilities of their development and currently employs about 15 people in its research and development center.
Investment
| Sector | Energy Tech |
Funding
| Total funding | $3.5M |
| Last funding | $500K |
| Stage | Public |
| Rounds | 2 |
| Investors | 2 |
Team Members
5
Employees: 11-50
Web & Social Links
| Website | qd-sol.com |
| Careers | Careers page |
Locations
Einstein Street, Ness Ziona, Israel
Photos & Videos
2 item(s)
QD-SOL Business
Business models
B2B
Product stage
R&D
Employees
11-50
Sector
Energy TechEnergy Production & SourcesClimate TechEnergy TransitionClean Energy GenerationHydrogenTarget Customer
Energy, Utilities & Waste ManagementUtilitiesNew FuelsHydrogenRenewable Energy SystemsCore Technology
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solar-panelshydrogenenergyrenewable-energysolar-energyfuelsenergy-savingclimate-techQD-SOL Financials
$3.5M
Total funding
Undisclosed
Capital raised
$500K
Last funding
Public
Funding stage
2
Total rounds
2
Investors
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$3.0MFeb 2022
$3.5MMay 2023
Private Equity Funding
SAFE
May 2023
$500K
Ziv Aviram, Undisclosed Investor(s)
Seed
Feb 2022
$3M
Undisclosed Investor(s)
Public Offering / Exit
ReverseMergerEvent
Sep 2024
Undisclosed
QD-SOL Lifecycle
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time
$3.0MFeb 2022
$3.5MMay 2023
All Events
SAFE
May 2023
$500K
Ziv Aviram, Undisclosed Investor(s)
Seed
Feb 2022
$3M
Undisclosed Investor(s)
ReverseMergerEvent
Sep 2024
Undisclosed
QD-SOL News
5 articlesהושלם המיזוג של חברת קיודיסול לשלד הבורסאי אינטרנט זהב
Growth-Positive
"Heat waves reinforce the need to invest in the worlds of sustainability and energy" | CTech
Israeli company QD-SOL, a producer of green hydrogen, has seen a surge in success and investments following its first-place win in the Aviram Awards competition. The company recently won grants from the Ministry of Energy and the Innovation Authority, estimated at one million dollars. Despite a negative sentiment among investors in Israeli high-tech due to rising interest rates and judicial reform, the climatech sector has remained stable. QD-SOLs CEO, Gil Davidman, attributes this to the growing market for green hydrogen and clean energy. The companys technology utilizes solar energy to produce green hydrogen from water using nanoparticles, eliminating the need for electricity.
InvestmentExpand
growth-positive
QD-SOL wins Aviram Foundation startup competition in Morocco | CTech
Israeli startup QD-SOL has won the Aviram Awards competition for developing technology to produce green quantum hydrogen. The company utilizes solar energy to produce green hydrogen from water, providing a sustainable solution for industry and the environment. QD-SOL will receive a prize of half a million dollars and support from Aviram and Forbes. The competition, organized by the Aviram Foundation and Forbes, aims to recognize startups and entrepreneurs from the Middle East and North Africa who work to improve life through business, innovation, and technology. The event took place in Marrakesh, Morocco, and was attended by entrepreneur Ziv Aviram, former U.S. President Bill Clinton, and other prominent figures.
Expand
growth-positive
QD-SOL is one the five finalists of The Aviram Awards 2023 | CTech
The Aviram Foundation is hosting the final event of the Aviram Awards, a startup competition focused on changing the day-to-day reality in the Middle East and North Africa. The event will be held in Marrakesh, Morocco, and the winner will receive a cash prize of half a million dollars. Former American President Bill Clinton will be the keynote speaker at the event. Five ground-breaking entrepreneurs from the region have been selected to participate in the grand finals. The winner will also receive professional support from Ziv Aviram and media support from Forbes. The event aims to promote ventures that positively change lives in various fields.
CustomersPartners
growth-positive
Ashton Kutcher invests in Professor Lilac Amiravs startup, which converts solar energy into "green" hydrogen
Israeli startup QD-SOL has developed panels that use nanoparticles to produce green hydrogen from solar energy. The process is more efficient and faster than traditional methods, and it eliminates the need for mediation. QD-SOL received a $3 million investment from Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis, and other investors. The company plans to use the investment to showcase the capabilities of their development and currently employs about 15 people in its research and development center.
Investment
QD-SOL Team
Employee Info
| Employees (range) | 11-50 |
| Exact count | 19 |
| Team members | 5 |
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Admin Info
| Confidence | 100/100 |
| Missing | markets |
| BI Verification | Yanina Wainscheinker |
| Registrar ID | 516501152 |
| Creator | Asaf Abramov |
| Creator email | asaf@qd-sol.com |
| Last updater | Maor Perlov |
| Updater email | maor.perlov@sncentral.org |
| Last update | 2023-06-20T00:00:00.000Z |
| Created | 2022-05-31T00:00:00.000Z |
| Claimed | Yes |
| Status detail | Public on TASE on Sep, 2024; |