Aurora Solar

Aurora Solar is a prominent solar energy software company that specializes in cloud-based solutions for designing, selling, and delivering solar projects. Founded in 2013 by Christopher Hopper and Samuel Adeyemo, the company is headquartered in San Francisco and has grown into a $4 billion business, facilitating over 10 million solar installations worldwide. The company offers a comprehensive solar design platform that enhances workflows for solar professionals. Its key features include AI-powered solar design software for creating detailed 3D models, customizable sales proposals, and end-to-end project delivery management. Aurora Solar also focuses on improving customer experience with personalized interfaces for homeowners and businesses to visualize solar solutions. The platform is designed for solar installers, contractors, and developers, providing them with efficient tools to replace traditional manual design methods. Aurora Solar is committed to accelerating global solar adoption through its innovative design tools.

Information Technology & Services San Francisco, United States Founded 2013 ~295 employees Private · Series D

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Employees
295
-2.3% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$51.5K
Revenue ~$15.2M
Total funding
$521M
Last round Series D, Feb 2022
12-month attrition
32.5%
Tech: 25%
H1B filings, FY2026
1
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

Aurora Solar went from 495 employees in Jul 2023 to 295 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 2 people joined, 93 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Engineering102
Other70
Sales31
Success28
Marketing18
Operations15
Product12
Finance10

Funding

  • Feb 2022 · Series D · $200M · Coatue, Energize Ventures, Fifth Wall
  • May 2021 · Series C · $250M · Coatue, ICONIQ Capital, Energize Ventures
  • Nov 2020 · Series B · $50M · ICONIQ Capital, Energize Ventures, Fifth Wall
  • Feb 2019 · Series A · $20M · Energize VC, Pear Ventures, Spectrum 28 Capital
  • Apr 2015 · Angel · $1M

Salaries at Aurora Solar

All salaries

14 salary profiles in the US

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

Layoffs

Details

No layoffs reported in the last 12 months.

  • Jan 2025 · 58 roles · San Francisco, United States

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H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering5
Operations1
Legal1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 1 filings.

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Aurora Solar FAQ

How many employees does Aurora Solar have?

Aurora Solar has about 295 employees, down 2.3% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does Aurora Solar sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Aurora Solar filed 1 H1B (LCA) application in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. It was for a Legal role.

Has Aurora Solar had layoffs in 2026?

No layoffs at Aurora Solar have been reported in 2026 so far. The most recent reported layoff affected 58 employees on Jan 16, 2025.

What is Aurora Solar's revenue per employee?

Aurora Solar makes about $52K in revenue per employee, based on $15.2M annual revenue and 295 employees.

How much does Aurora Solar pay?

6figr has 14 salary profiles for Aurora Solar in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Aurora Solar salaries page. See Aurora Solar salaries

How much funding has Aurora Solar raised?

Aurora Solar has raised $521M in total funding; its latest round was Series D in Feb 2022.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.