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Better Place, Inc.

Private Company Ticker Symbol™: (BETPLAP)

Business Summary

Better Place, Inc. is a privately-held, venture capital backed clean technology company that develops, implements, and manages electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and battery switching stations. The firm currently operates in Israel, Denmark, California, and Hawaii. Founded in 2007 by Shai and Tal Agassi, Better Place, Inc. is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

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Overview & Corporate Organization

Basic Information

Company Tags:PE Backed
VC Backed
Year Founded:2007
Fiscal Year End:12/31
1YR Employee Growth Rate:View %
City:Palo Alto
State/Province:California
Country:United States
Phone:View
Website:www.betterplace.com

Corporate Organization

Affiliate Companies:
AESC
Renault S.A.
Founders:
Shai Agassi
Tal Agassi

Industry Information

Industry Codes

PICS™:200599™, 200808
NAICS:View
SIC:View

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Income Statement20122011
RevenuesView 
Employee Figures20122011
Total EmployeesViewView
Productivity (Revenue/Employee)View 
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*Better Place, Inc. fiscal year end: 12/31
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VC/Funding Activity

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DateInvestorRoundInvestor Type
Jan. 2008ViewA-1
Jan. 2008ViewA-1Corporate
Jan. 2008ViewA-1Venture Capital
Jan. 2008ViewA-1Venture Capital
Jan. 2008ViewA-1Private Equity
DetailsTotal Round A-11 View
Feb. 2008ViewA-2Venture Capital
DetailsTotal Round A-2 View
May. 2009ViewA-3Corporate
May. 2009ViewA-3
DetailsTotal Round A-3 View
Nov. 2009ViewFundingVenture Capital
DetailsTotal Round Funding View
May. 2010ViewBPrivate Equity
May. 2010ViewBPrivate Equity
May. 2010ViewBVenture Capital
May. 2010ViewBVenture Capital
May. 2010ViewBVenture Capital
DetailsTotal Round B View
Nov. 2011ViewCCorporate
Nov. 2011ViewCCorporate
Nov. 2011ViewCCorporate
Nov. 2011ViewCCorporate
Nov. 2011ViewCInvestment Banking Firm
Nov. 2011ViewCVenture Capital
Nov. 2011ViewCVenture Capital
Nov. 2011ViewCVenture Capital
DetailsTotal Round C View
Aug. 2012ViewDebt FundingNon-Profit
DetailsTotal Round Debt Funding View
Nov. 2012ViewVenture FinancingCorporate
Nov. 2012ViewVenture FinancingOther Investment Firm
DetailsTotal Round Venture Financing2 View
Total of Funding Shown Above View
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Better Place Revenues and Business Model

Better Place is a global provider of electric car networks that enables the mass market adoption of electric cars through a battery switch model for charging or switching out used batteries on electric cars via charging stations. Better Place owns and operates a network of battery switch stations and public/personal charge spots, along with the supply of batteries that power the cars, to provide drivers with range extension and the ability to drive, switch and go across an entire region. Better Place revenues are derived from drivers' and corporate fleet recurring subscriptions to its service.


Global Expansion

Better Place has operations in four continents including locations in Europe, the Middle East, the U.S., Australia, China and Japan. Better Place has rapidly expanded its global network through solidifying government contracts. As of 2012, Better place has used its nearly $1 billion in funding to established extensive networks in… Continue Reading →


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