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South 8 Technologies
Delivering breakthrough energy storage solutions to advance a clean energy future
About South 8 Technologies
South 8 Technologies specializes in advanced battery technology, specifically focusing on enhancing the performance and safety of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. The company has developed a revolutionary Liquified Gas Electrolyte (LiGas) that allows Li-ion batteries to operate efficiently in extreme environments such as bitter cold, scorching heat, underwater, and even in space. This proprietary blend of non-toxic and non-corrosive gas becomes liquid under pressure, significantly reducing the risk of fire and expanding the operational range of Li-ion batteries.
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South 8 Technologies primarily serves industries that require reliable and safe battery performance in harsh conditions, including automotive, aerospace, and underwater exploration sectors. The company operates in the advanced energy storage market, which is rapidly growing due to increasing demand for high-performance batteries in various applications.
The business model of South 8 Technologies involves the development and licensing of its patented LiGas technology to battery manufacturers and other stakeholders in the energy storage industry. Revenue is generated through licensing fees, partnerships, and potentially direct sales of specialized battery solutions.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2015
- Headquarters
- San Diego, United States
- Employees
- 45
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 72.6/100
- Sub-industry
- Energy Storage
- Sector
- Defence, Lithium-Ion Batteries, Defence Applications, Spinout, Sustainable Development Goals, EV Battery, Climate Tech, Electric Mobility, Dual-Use 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRANTOther financing | Apr 2026 | $0 | — | Power Forward | ↗ |
| LATE VCOther financing | Dec 2025 | $11M | $44M | Anzu Partners · In-Q-Tel · Foothill Ventures · LG Technology Ventures | ↗ |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for South 8 Technologies is 2K monthly website visits, down 37.5% over the last three months. South 8 Technologies's team grew 0% over the past year.
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Seed3 investors entered at this stage
US National Science Foundation
US Department of Energy- PFPower Forward
Series A11 investors entered at this stage
Lockheed Martin Global
Foothill Ventures
US Department of War
Anzu Partners
Cleantech Open Midwest
LG Technology Ventures
New Energy Nexus
Nippon Sanso Holdings
Shell Ventures
Lockheed Martin Ventures
Porsche Ventures
Series B and later4 investors entered at this stage
W.L. Gore & Associates
In-Q-Tel
Alumni Ventures
Galvion
Other known investors3 additional known investors
University of California, San Diego
Shell
Startup Autobahn
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