TAR Secures $120M Series A at a $1B Valuation Led by Spark Capital to Build Off-Grid Power for AI
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TAR has successfully secured a $120 million Series A funding round led by Spark Capital, achieving a post-money valuation of $1 billion. The company specializes in constructing off-grid power systems specifically designed for AI data centers, aiming to address critical energy bottlenecks in the sector. By utilizing self-contained, modular renewable energy and battery solutions, TAR bypasses lengthy grid interconnection queues and local opposition issues. Founded in 2026 by Pat Becker and Leonhard Soenke, the firm verticalizes its operations to manage every stage from site selection to ongoing maintenance. This strategic approach allows TAR to deploy gigawatt-scale capacity faster than traditional construction methods by minimizing reliance on third-party coordination. The raised capital will support the expansion of its headquarters in Austin, engineering offices in San Francisco, and manufacturing facilities in West Texas. Currently, TAR is executing utility-scale deployments with major neocloud providers and finalizing its primary logistics center. The leadership team combines expertise from established energy firms like Vistra and AES with robotics engineers from companies such as Zipline and Lucid Motors.
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