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ZAF Energy Systems
Defence · Joplin, United States · Founded 2011
Next-generation battery technologies that use sustainable, nontoxic materials and can be safely and easily recycled MoreLess
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.
Keywords: ZAF Energy Systems, Zinc Battery Technologies, High Voltage Batteries, Nickel Zinc Batteries, Energy Storage Market, Data Centers, Trucking, Marine Markets, Defense, Aerospace, Medical Market Sectors.
Company overview
ZAF Energy Systems company information
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2011
- Headquarters
- Joplin, United States
- Employees
- 10
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 36.0
Valuation & funding
ZAF Energy Systems 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 | — |
| EARLY VC✓Equity / VC | Jan 2016 | $3.4M | $14M | Undisclosed | — |
| EARLY VC✓Equity / VC | Sep 2013 | $1.9M | $7.6M | Undisclosed | — |
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Feb 2012 | $570K | $2.3M | Undisclosed | — |
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Workforce over time
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| Year | Employees |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 |
| 2025 | 12 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2020 | 9 |
Growth signals
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