Renowned Catalan startup SolarMente has received a new boost in its mission to promote sustainable solar energy: actor and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio has become a strategic investor in the company.
This partnership represents an important milestone on the road to a cleaner, more sustainable future, combining DiCaprio’s vision as an environmental advocate with SolarMente’s innovative approach.
DiCaprio’s decision to back SolarMente is based on the innovative monthly subscription model offered by the Catalan startup. This model eliminates the need for an initial financial investment to access solar energy, which facilitates access to this form of clean energy.
For DiCaprio, this partnership represents a responsible and strategic choice in his commitment to environmental protection.
Leonardo DiCaprio joins Catalan startup SolarMente
SolarMente’s CEO and co-founder, Wouter Draijer, has expressed his satisfaction at having Leonardo DiCaprio as a strategic investor, highlighting that his support represents an important endorsement of the company’s vision and ability to generate positive change in the energy sector.
Draijer has noted that talks with DiCaprio’s team culminated in an inspiring meeting in Beverly Hills, where they discussed environmental projects and the future of sustainable energy for several hours.
The story behind SolarMente is as inspiring as the partnership with Leonardo DiCaprio. The company was founded in 2020 by Draijer and Victor Gardrinier, two entrepreneurs who met by chance at a startup event in Barcelona.
Despite their different backgrounds and skills, they shared a common vision of advancing solar energy and decided to join forces to make it happen.
SolarMente’s journey began fortuitously when they received a request to install solar panels, despite not being a solar company at the time.
Faced with this unexpected opportunity, they decided to jump into the world of solar energy and taught themselves how to install the panels. Despite the initial challenges, they managed to overcome expectations and work in the sector.
SolarMente’s trajectory
The real boost came when SolarMente was accepted into Y Combinator’s accelerator program, followed by significant funding that allowed them to expand their operations and establish themselves as a key player in the solar energy market.
With the goal of reaching 10,000 solar installations in the coming years, the company has focused on territorial expansion and offering a comprehensive service to its customers.
SolarMente’s monthly subscription model includes everything you need to access solar energy easily and affordably, from installation to maintenance and insurance.
