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Silicon Joule
Develops batteries that offers a lower-cost, safer, greener alternative to traditional lithium-ion
About Silicon Joule
Gridtential is a startup that operates in the renewable energy storage market, focusing on the development of advanced battery technology. The company's primary product is the Silicon Joule battery, a high-power energy source that is safer, more cost-effective, and more efficient than traditional lithium-ion batteries. This technology is designed to address the growing need for energy storage solutions in a world increasingly reliant on renewable energy sources for personal mobility vehicles, homes, and offices.
The Silicon Joule battery is a result of Gridtential's innovative approach to energy storage. By altering the material and architecture of a lead battery, the company has created a product that offers higher power density than any other battery currently available. The Silicon Joule battery is also lighter and more powerful than lead batteries, with up to 4 times longer life, up to 5 times dynamic charge acceptance, and up to 35% less weight.
Gridtential's business model is centered on the production of these batteries using existing factory equipment, which reduces the need for significant capital investment in new manufacturing facilities. This approach allows the company to produce Silicon Joule batteries at a lower cost than other battery technologies, making them a more affordable option for consumers.
The company's target market includes manufacturers of personal mobility vehicles, residential and commercial property owners, and renewable energy providers. By offering a safer, more efficient, and more cost-effective energy storage solution, Gridtential is well-positioned to capture a significant share of the growing renewable energy storage market.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2011
- Headquarters
- Santa Clara, United States
- Employees
- 15
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 40.2/100
- Sub-industry
- Clean Energy, Energy Storage, Vehicle Production
- Sector
- Transportation, Battery, Spinout, Sustainable Development Goals, EV Battery Other Chemistry, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATE VC✓Equity / VC | Apr 2021 | $12M | $48M | The Roda Group · David Marquardt · East Penn Manufacturing Co · Silicon Valley Bank | — |
| SERIES B✓Equity / VC | Sep 2017 | $11M | $44M | East Penn Manufacturing Co · 1955 Capital · The Roda Group | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Silicon Joule is 1.4K monthly website visits, up 6900% over the last three months. Silicon Joule's team declined 11.8% over the past year.
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Investors
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Seed1 investor entered at this stage
The Roda Group
Series A3 investors entered at this stage
East Penn
1955 Capital
East Penn Manufacturing Co
Series B and later3 investors entered at this stage
- DMDavid Marquardt
Silicon Valley Bank
Crown Battery
Other known investors2 additional known investors
Santa Clara University
BioCube
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