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ZAF Energy Systems
Next-generation battery technologies that use sustainable, nontoxic materials and can be safely and easily recycled
About ZAF Energy Systems
ZAF Energy Systems Inc. is a pioneering company in the energy storage market, specializing in the development of next-generation zinc battery technologies. The company's patented Monobloc design for high voltage batteries is a game-changer in the industry. ZAF's Nickel Zinc (NiZn) battery is a high-performance, long-lasting, and safe energy storage solution that is competitively priced compared to lead acid and lithium batteries.
The company's primary clients are in the data centers, trucking, and marine markets, where the Group 31 battery format is widely used. ZAF is also actively involved in funded development programs in the defense, aerospace, and medical market sectors. The company's NiZn batteries are designed to meet the increasing demand for electrification, offering three times the energy density of lead acid batteries. This makes them an ideal choice for land, sea, and air missions, as well as for powering medical equipment and wearable devices.
ZAF Energy Systems operates in the $50 billion energy storage market. The company generates revenue by selling its patented NiZn batteries to various industries. The company's business model is based on providing a unique combination of high performance, long life, and unparalleled safety at the lowest lifecycle cost.
In partnership with other industry leaders, ZAF delivers power systems that meet the diverse needs of customers in a wide array of industries. The company's innovative approach to energy storage is changing the way we power the world, offering a safer and more efficient alternative to traditional battery technologies.
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2011
- Headquarters
- Joplin, United States
- Employees
- 10
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 36.0/100
- Sub-industry
- Clean Energy
- Sector
- Defence, Analytics, Defence Applications, Sustainable Development Goals, EV Battery, Climate Tech, Stationary Energy Storage, Electric Mobility, Circular Economy
- 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 A✓Equity / VC | May 2020 | $22M | $88M | Elevage Capital Management · Holt Ventures · Catalus Capital · Coventry Asset Management. | ↗ |
| GRANTOther financing | Jun 2019 | $220K | — | US National Science Foundation | — |
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Seed1 investor entered at this stage
US National Science Foundation
Series A4 investors entered at this stage
- EMElevage Capital Management
Holt Ventures
Catalus Capital- CMCoventry Asset Management.
Other known investors1 additional known investor
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