by Mahsa Tourgoli
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by Mahsa Tourgoli
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Former Tesla executive Drew Baglino has launched Heron Power, a new startup focused on developing solid-state transformers to modernize the electric grid. After nearly two decades at Tesla—where he helped design the original Model S powertrain and led battery storage engineering—Baglino left the company in April 2024. Now, Heron Power is reportedly raising $30–$50 million in a Series A round, with Capricorn Investment Group expected to lead the funding.
Solid-state transformers offer major advantages over traditional models, including compact size, improved voltage regulation, and real-time power source switching—features that enhance grid resilience, especially with renewable energy integration. Baglino’s venture enters a space that has seen little innovation in over a century, challenging a market dominated by overseas manufacturing. Heron Power is not alone: Singapore-based Amperesand, also led by former Tesla talent, recently closed a $12.5 million seed round and is now seeking Series A funding as well.
We are thrilled to welcome Michael Hengst to Infinity Flow as our Business Development Lead. With over three decades of expertise in commercialization, sales, and strategic growth, Michael brings a powerful track record of turning cutting-edge technologies into market-leading solutions. We are thrilled to welcome Michael Hengst to Infinity Flow as our Business Development
At Infinity Flow, we are redefining this landscape with a proprietary SST architecture designed from the ground up for performance and scalability. Leveraging advanced SiC devices, a patent-pending topology, intelligent control systems, and a rigorous design methodology, our solution achieves industry-leading efficiency, reliability, and compactness.
We are honored to welcome Dr. Hamid A. Toliyat as a Technical Advisor to Infinity Flow. A global authority in electric machines, motor drives, and power electronics, Dr. Toliyat brings decades of groundbreaking research, innovation, and leadership that align perfectly with our mission to revolutionize modern electrification systems.
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