About this raise

GoSun, with a valuation of $41.13 million, is raising funds on StartEngine. The company uses solar technologies to create efficient products for cooking, cooling, lighting, and charging electronics using solar energy. GoSun products support independence and non-reliance on non-renewable sources of energy, which helps to create a healthier and more sustainable environment. The business has sold over 175,000 products across 80 countries and has reported $25 million in sales to date. Patrick Sherwin founded GoSun in December 2016. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $9,999 and a maximum target of $1.5 million. The campaign proceeds will be used for research and development, inventory, marketing, and working capital.

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Investment Overview

Committed this round: $178,842

Deal Terms

Total Commitments

Platform
StartEngine
Start Date
05/06/2025
Close Date
08/04/2025
Min. Goal
$9,999
Max Goal
$1,500,000
Min. Investment

$348

Security Type

Equity - Common

Company Stage

Growth Stage

SEC Filing Type

RegCF    Open SEC Filing

Price Per Share

$3.00

Pre-Money Valuation

$41,127,498

Company & Team

Company

Year Founded
2016
Industry
Energy, Power, & Natural Resources
Tech Sector
Cleantech
Distribution Model
B2B/B2C
Margin
Medium
Capital Intensity
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio
Business Type
Growth
Company Website
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Team

Employees
11
Prior Founder Exits?
No
Founder Name
Patrick Sherwin
Title
CEO

Financials

 Revenue
$2,600,039
as of FY2024
 Monthly Burn
$101,671
as of FY2024
 Runway
2.4 months
as of Apr '25
 Gross Margin
46%
as of FY2024

Summary Profit and Loss Statement

FY 2024 FY 2023

Revenue

$2,600,039

$2,818,617

COGS

$1,403,739

$1,791,343

Tax

$0

$0

 

 

Net Income

$-1,220,051

$-1,364,391

Summary Balance Sheet

FY 2024 FY 2023

Cash

$456,536

$1,086,362

Accounts Receivable

$26,819

$0

Total Assets

$2,169,140

$3,287,198

Short-Term Debt

$347,801

$339,938

Long-Term Debt

$0

$106,583

Total Liabilities

$347,801

$446,521

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Company Funding & Growth

Funding history

Total Prior Capital Raised
$4,020,931
VC Backed?
No
Close Date Platform Valuation Total Raised Security Type Status Reg Type
08/04/2025 StartEngine $41,127,498 $178,842 Equity - Common Active RegCF
09/23/2024 StartEngine $40,817,388 $292,944 Equity - Common Funded RegCF
04/10/2023 StartEngine $59,891,925 $2,798,114 Equity - Preferred Funded RegCF
07/14/2020 StartEngine $14,029,817 $1,069,999 Equity - Common Funded RegCF
09/06/2017 SeedInvest $10,000,000 $599,459 Convertible Note Funded RegCF / RegD 506(c)
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Revenue History

Note: Revenue data points reflect the latest of either the most recent fiscal year's financials, or updated revenues directly from the founder, at each raise's close date.

Valuation History

Price per Share History

Note: Share prices shown in earlier rounds may not be indicative of any stock splits.

Employee History

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GoSun on StartEngine 2025
Platform: StartEngine
Security Type: Equity - Common
Valuation: $41,127,498
Price per Share: $3.00

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