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Sapphire Technologies Funding Round

On 9/9/2025, Sapphire Technologies raised $18 million in Series C investment from Cooper and Company, Energy Capital Ventures and Equinor Ventures.

Transaction Overview

Announced On
9/9/2025
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$18,000,000
Round
Series C
Proceeds Purpose
The company intends to use the capital to increase capacity at its new Cypress, California manufacturing facility, continue to grow the installed base of FreeSpin® In-line Turboexpanders in key geographies such as Japan, and expand market reach into new applications.

Company Information

Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Manufacturing
Mailing Address
16323 Shoemaker Ave
Cerritos, CA 90703
USA
Email Address
Overview
Sapphire Technologies develops and manufactures energy recovery systems such as turboexpanders that harness the power of gas expansion to produce reliable and clean electricity -- reducing global carbon footprint. Our systems are designed to convert energy wasted in pressure reduction processes into electric power without interrupting operations. By recovering this wasted pressure energy, we help companies maximize plant efficiencies, improve productivity, reduce carbon emissions, offset electrical costs and generate cashflow.
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Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chairman
Vatche Artinian
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Chief Executive Officer
Freddie Sarhan
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Chief Financial Officer
Ian Hart
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VP - Engineering
Stephen Richards
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VP - Marketing
Nadine Traboulsi
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