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Blue Current
Blue Current is a well-funded solid state battery company based in Hayward, CA
About Blue Current
Blue Current is a startup that operates in the energy sector, specifically focusing on the development and production of high-performance, safe, and affordable battery technology. The company's primary product is a Silicon First Battery, which is designed to be thinner, lighter, and longer-lasting than traditional batteries. This innovative technology is aimed at a wide range of applications, including wearables, electric vehicles, and even flying taxis.
Blue Current's business model revolves around the production of these advanced batteries, which are made using silicon, one of the most abundant materials on Earth. The company sources anode and cathode active materials from top global providers, then constructs its own anolyte, catholyte, separator, and solid electrolyte. This approach is believed to be lower risk and more efficient, allowing for quicker delivery times.
The company's revenue is generated through the sale of these batteries to manufacturers in various industries. The batteries' high thermal stability, low operating pressure, and long cycle life make them an attractive option for businesses looking to enhance the performance and reliability of their products.
Blue Current's potential for disruption in the solid-state battery space is significant, given its advantaged intellectual property position. The company's focus on getting the chemistry right first, coupled with its use of existing high-volume manufacturing systems, suggests a strong potential for successful scaling.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2014
- Headquarters
- Hayward, United States
- Employees
- 60
- Open positions
- 21
- Dealroom signal
- 84.7/100
- Sub-industry
- Energy Storage, Vehicle Production
- Sector
- Transportation, Battery, Spinout, Sustainable Development Goals, EV Battery Production, Solid-State Battery, EV Battery, Climate Tech
- Technology
- Hardware, Deep Tech, Nanotech
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES DOther financing | Dec 2025 | $80M | $320M | Piedmont Capital · Rusheen Capital Management · Koch Disruptive Technologies · Amazon | ↗ |
| LATE VCOther financing | Jul 2023 | $0 | — | Umicore | ↗ |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Blue Current is 12K monthly website visits, up 140% over the last three months. Blue Current's team grew 1.7% over the past year.
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Investments and acquisitions
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Series B and later6 investors entered at this stage
UmicoreAmazon
Piedmont Capital
Rusheen Capital Management
Koch Disruptive Technologies
Allen & Company
Other known investors3 additional known investors
Argonne National Laboratory
Berkeley Lab
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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