Zero Industrial Inc.

Zero Industrial Inc. specializes in thermal energy storage solutions, providing development services that enhance energy efficiency and sustainability for industrial clients by leveraging advanced technologies. Founded in 2024 and based in Charleston, US, Zero Industrial Inc. focuses on thermal energy storage solutions for industrial applications.

The company has completed one deal, raising USD 10. 000 mn in Series A funding on April 7, 2025, led by Evok Innovations, with participation from Rusheen Capital Management. The founder’s prior entrepreneurial ventures are not disclosed. Zero Industrial offers a comprehensive suite of development services focused on thermal energy storage (TES) solutions.

The company's core offerings encompass project feasibility assessments, equipment selection, project design, permitting, electricity procurement, financing, project execution, and ongoing operations and maintenance (O&M). The primary goal of Zero Industrial's products is to provide industrial customers with reliable, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable heat solutions. By leveraging advanced engineering and a sophisticated electricity procurement program, the company aims to secure the lowest cost and cleanest electricity available, thereby addressing the urgent need for decarbonization in industrial processes. Zero Industrial serves a diverse client base across North America, collaborating with major industrial sectors that require efficient thermal energy solutions.

Zero Industrial's revenue model is primarily centered around long-term Heat-as-a-Service agreements, wherein the company fully finances each TES project and sells heat or steam to customers post-project completion. By eliminating the need for capital investment from clients, Zero Industrial streamlines the adoption of its solutions, promoting a straightforward transaction structure between the firm and its industrial clients. The revenue is generated through service contracts that encompass engineering, construction, and asset management, with customers benefiting from optimized energy procurement and operational reliability. Through this approach, Zero Industrial ensures a consistent revenue stream while fostering long-term partnerships with its clients, primarily in the industrial sector.

In April 2025, Zero Industrial Inc. successfully raised USD 10. 000 mn in Series A funding, which will be utilized to accelerate the deployment of thermal energy storage projects in North America. The company aims to introduce innovative energy solutions designed to enhance efficiency and reduce carbon footprint.

Specific geographic regions targeted for expansion include market penetration in the Midwest and Northeast areas of the United States by the end of 2025.