Rondo Energy
Rondo Energy is a clean energy technology company that develops and deploys thermal energy storage systems to decarbonize industrial heat. Their flagship product, the Rondo Heat Battery, uses bricks to store renewable energy as heat, which can then be released to provide continuous, zero-carbon industrial process heat. The company is a major player in the energy transition space, working with industrial partners to replace fossil fuels in heavy industry, and has received significant backing from investors like Bill Gates-backed Breakthrough Energy Ventures and Microsoft's climate fund.
In Spain, Rondo Energy is expanding its operations to support the growing demand for industrial decarbonization in Southern Europe. The company is building a team in Madrid to handle project development, legal, engineering, and supplier quality roles, reflecting a focus on delivering projects in the Spanish and broader European market. For international professionals, Rondo offers a mission-driven, dynamic work environment typical of a fast-growing climate tech startup, with opportunities to contribute to meaningful industrial transformation and work across international teams.
Company History
Rondo Energy was founded in 2020 with a mission to deliver zero-carbon heat for industry. The company has developed the Rondo Heat Battery, a refractory brick-based thermal storage solution that charges with renewable energy and discharges the heat for industrial processes, and has successfully integrated it in several commercial deployments.
For International Professionals
- Rondo Energy received a $22M Series A investment in 2022 from SFTC, Bill Gates, and climate innovation funds, and a $60M investment in 2024 from Energy, indicating strong financial backing.
- The company's career page hires for roles in the United States and Europe, potentially offering relocation support for high-skill, technical roles.
- As a climate tech startup, the company often prioritizes a mission-driven work environment and offers opportunities to work on impactful industrial decarbonization projects.
- The company is expanding rapidly, and may offer flexible or hybrid work arrangements across international teams.