About us

UNLOCKING THE VALUE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY FOR EVERYONE

Power to people, not power companies

Amber unlocks the true value of the energy market for households because we believe this is the cheapest and fastest way for Australia and the world to reach 100% renewable energy. We're fully focused on building products that help them unlock this value while keeping them in control, which is what our customers tell us they love.

Our customers shift their energy use to times when energy is cheapest and greenest, and automatically export their stored battery and EV energy for the highest earnings possible, so they can earn what big energy generators earn. We’re nothing like a typical energy company and 100% focused on building a better, more rewarding energy experience for our customers.

our story

Amber was founded by two Aussie mates, Chris Thompson and Dan Adams in December 2017, with the goal of using home energy technology to put money back in customers’ pockets and accelerate the renewable energy transition.

Chris is motivated by using new technologies to improve people’s lives and Dan is passionate about moving the world towards 100% renewable energy.

Prior to Amber, Chris worked in Iran running Bamilo, Iran’s largest online marketplace and before that was with the Boston Consulting Group. Dan spent the last 10 years working with Tesla, the Boston Consulting Group and building social movements around climate change.

Renewable energy is now the cheapest form of energy. We want everyone to benefit from it
Dan Adams
Co-CEO and Co-founder Amber
Because we charge a flat fee, our only incentive is to help our customers reduce their electricity costs
Chris Thompson
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Co-CEO and Co-founder Amber

we've come a LONG way

Dec

2017

Amber was founded by Chris Thompson and Dan Adams

Aug

2018

Initial pilot launched with customers in Sydney

Oct

2018

Completed the Startmate accelerator program

Nov

2018

Pilot expands to customers in South Australia

Aug

2019

First battery optimisation trial announced

Sep

2019

$2.5 million raised in seed funding

Oct

2019

South Australian Government grant secured to run an automated demand response program

Nov

2019

Amber is now available across the ACT, NSW, SA, SE QLD and VIC

Mar

2020

Mobile app released for iPhone and Android users

Jul

2020

SmartShift beta program launches in partnership with the South Australian Government

Sep

2020

$10 million raised in Series A funding

May

2021

CommBank partnership announced alongside a $20 million Series B raise

Jul

2021

Amber becomes the only Australian electricity retailer with an open API, giving customers access to their energy data

Jan

2022

SmartShift automation program made available to Amber customers everywhere

Feb

2022

Amber named Victorian Start-up of the Year

Dec

2022

Amber acquires Powerpal

Feb

2024

$29 million raised in Series C funding

Jun

2024

V2G partnership with ARENA announced

Sep

2024

Amber partners with E.ON NEXT UK

Nov

2024

Amber for EVs launches

Mar

2025

Amber named in TIME’s Top 250 GreenTech Companies

Jun

2025

$45 million raised to supercharge growth and expand into global markets

Sep

2025

Additional $10 million raised in international funding

Nov

2025

First residential V2G installation completed as part of the Amber and ARENA trial

May

2026

V2G trial expanded to 1,000 residential sites

Sep

2026

$78.5 million raised in Series E funding

PARTNERS & INVESTORS EMPOWERING THE CHANGE

Our investors are massive supporters of our mission to power one million Aussie households and we’re incredibly grateful for them. We’re joining forces to empower more Aussie households to save more on their power bills while doing their bit for the future.
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We’re always open to partnering with like-minded organisations to empower more Aussies to act on the climate. If you're interested in partnering with us, feel free to reach out to us at info@amber.com.au.