Nanotech Energy
Nanotech Energy is a privately held US manufacturer of graphene-based, non-flammable lithium-ion batteries and graphene intermediate materials, serving defense, automotive, energy storage, consumer electronics, and industrial customers through direct enterprise sales from facilities in California and announced Nevada expansion.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2014
- HeadquartersLos Angeles, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Nanotech Energy does
Nanotech Energy is a privately held US materials and battery company founded in 2014 in Los Angeles by Jack Kavanaugh alongside UCLA scientists Dr. Richard Kaner and Dr. Maher El-Kady. The company develops and manufactures graphene-based lithium-ion batteries built on two core proprietary elements: graphene-based electrodes leveraging 90%+ monolayer graphene (a process capability Nanotech states is unique among producers at scale) and a proprietary non-flammable electrolyte. Together these underpin differentiated performance claims including 18x faster charging than standard lithium-ion, more than 1,400 cycles to 80% capacity retention, operation across -40 to 140 degrees F, and energy densities up to 320 Wh/kg on its silicon-anode SA128 cells.
Beyond finished cells in 18650 and upcoming 21700 cylindrical formats plus pouch cells, Nanotech sells a portfolio of graphene intermediate products — graphene powder (low and ultra-low oxygen variants), graphene paste, graphene dispersions, conductive inks, conductive adhesives, silver nanowires, and EMI shielding materials. End applications span electric vehicles and micro-mobility, consumer electronics, battery energy storage systems (grid, data center, residential), marine, and household use. Manufacturing is anchored at the Chico Technology Center in California (Chico 1 R&D and Chico 2, a 150MW-rated production plant that began full-scale output in January 2024), with announced plans for a 517-acre campus in greater Reno, Nevada and a UK Gigafactory.
Revenue is generated through direct, quote-based sales of hardware — primarily custom battery configurations for enterprise customers and raw graphene materials for industrial buyers — supplemented by consumer pre-order campaigns and a European subsidiary (Nanotech Energy Europe B.V.) that supplies BESS in markets such as Greece. Strategic customers and partners include L3Harris Technologies, Daimler Mercedes, Amprius Technologies, BASF, Rockwell Automation, Soteria Battery Innovation Group, and Voltaplex Energy. The company has raised approximately $94.9M in disclosed equity funding, most recently a $64M Series D in August 2021 led by Fubon Financial Holding Co. at a $550M post-money valuation, and explicitly positions NDAA-compliant US manufacturing as a key competitive lever for defense and aerospace procurement.
Nanotech Energy firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Nanotech Energy
- Legal name
- Nanotech Energy Inc.
- Website
- https://nanotechenergy.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2014
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Nanotech Energy is a privately held US manufacturer of graphene-based, non-flammable lithium-ion batteries and graphene intermediate materials, serving defense, automotive, energy storage, consumer electronics, and industrial customers through direct enterprise sales from facilities in California and announced Nevada expansion.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Nanotech Energy industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Energy Storage Batteries
- NAICS
- Battery Manufacturing (335910), Carbon and Graphite Product Manufacturing (335991)
- SIC
- Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Battery Cells (Li-ion, LFP, Sodium-ion, Lead-acid, NiMH) (IMAGAHAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Anode Materials Manufacturing (Graphite, Silicon, LTO) (EUAFABAC), Battery & Energy Storage High-Purity Chemicals (Electrolyte salts/solvents, additives) (IMAEAKAM), Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly) (IMAGAHAB)
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Where Nanotech Energy is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Los Angeles
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices5 records
Markets served
Nanotech Energy business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Graphene Batteries: Sale of non-flammable graphene-powered lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, consumer electronics, defense, and energy storage applications. Batteries available in various form factors (cylindrical, pouch) and configurations.
- Graphene Products: Sale of raw graphene materials including graphene powder, graphene paste, graphene dispersions for use in coatings, composites, and other applications.
- Conductive Inks: Sale of graphene-based conductive inks for printed electronics and other applications.
- Conductive Adhesives: Sale of graphene-enhanced conductive adhesives for electronics manufacturing.
- EMI Shielding Materials: Sale of electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding materials for electronic devices.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Custom battery packs and graphene products sold via direct sales with quote-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Nanotech Energy product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Nanotech Energy manufactures and sells non-flammable, graphene-based lithium-ion batteries using proprietary electrodes and a proprietary non-flammable electrolyte, available in 18650, 21700, and pouch cell formats for defense, automotive, consumer electronics, and energy storage customers. The company also produces and sells raw graphene materials (graphene powder, paste, dispersions), graphene-based conductive inks and adhesives, silver nanowires, and EMI shielding materials for industrial and electronics applications.
Product overview
Nanotech Energy offers a portfolio of graphene-based products centered around its core non-flammable battery technology. The company's flagship Graphene Batteries leverage proprietary graphene-based electrodes and non-flammable electrolytes to deliver safer, higher-performance energy storage compared to conventional lithium-ion batteries. Supporting the battery platform are graphene intermediate products including Conductive Inks, Conductive Adhesives, Graphene Powder (available in 90%+ monolayer content with 3-15% oxygen variants), Graphene Paste, Graphene Dispersions, Silver Nanowires, and EMI Shielding Materials. The company produces battery cells in multiple form factors (18650 and 21700 cylindrical, pouch) for diverse applications spanning Battery Energy Storage Systems, Home Energy Storage, Electric Vehicles, Household, and Marine markets. All products are designed and manufactured in the United States.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Graphene Batteries High-performance, non-flammable lithium-ion batteries powered by graphene-based electrodes and a proprietary non-flammable electrolyte. Batteries can be fully customized to fit any form factor or container and are available in 18650, 21700, and pouch cell configurations.
- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Large-scale, non-flammable graphene battery energy storage solutions for grid-scale, commercial, and industrial applications, with a 1GWh+ agreement signed for supply in Greece via Nanotech Energy Europe B.V.
- Home Energy Storage Systems Residential battery storage systems for home energy management and backup power applications.
- Batteries for Electric Cars High-performance automotive battery solutions including 18650 and 21700 cylindrical cells with extended cycle life (80%+ capacity retention through 1,400 cycles), enhanced safety, and 18x faster charging than conventional lithium-ion. SA128 silicon-anode cells reach 320 Wh/kg.
- Marine Batteries Battery solutions designed for marine applications with enhanced safety (non-flammable operation) and durability features.
- Conductive Inks Graphene-based conductive ink formulations for printed electronics and flexible electronics applications.
- Conductive Adhesives Graphene-enhanced conductive adhesive materials for electronics manufacturing and assembly applications.
- Graphene Powder High-purity graphene powder with more than 90% monolayer content, available in low-oxygen (13-15%) and ultra-low-oxygen (3%) variants for industrial and research use.
- Graphene Paste Graphene-based paste formulations for industrial and manufacturing applications.
- Graphene Dispersions Dispersion formulations containing high-quality graphene for integration into various material systems.
- Silver Nanowires Advanced nanomaterial for flexible transparent conductive electrodes and related applications.
Quantifiable outcome
- Batteries retain more than 80% of rated capacity through 1,400 cycles
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Nanotech Energy
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Nanotech Energy technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Nanotech Energy partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.
- Amprius TechnologiescoreManufacturing partnership where Nanotech Energy serves as Amprius' first U.S.-based manufacturing partner for silicon-anode battery cells. Partnership expands Amprius' global capacity beyond 2.0 GWh and addresses NDAA compliance requirements for defense customers including L3Harris Technologies. Produces SA128 silicon-anode cells (21700 format, 320 Wh/kg).
- BASFcorePartnership with BASF to enable production of lithium-ion batteries in North America with locally recycled content and low CO2 footprint. Creates a circular economy with US-based supply chain.
- Rockwell AutomationmajorFar-reaching partnership with Rockwell Automation for quality management systems, manufacturing execution systems (MES), and operational technology integration at Chico 2 facility.
- Soteria Battery Innovation GroupcoreJoint initiative to commercialize safe, American-made battery packs for e-bikes, addressing safety concerns in the micro-mobility market.
- Voltaplex EnergycorePartnership with Voltaplex Energy to commercialize safe, American-made battery packs for e-bikes as part of the Soteria Battery Innovation Group collaboration.
- American Battery Technology CompanyminorSustainability partnership for responsible sourcing and recycling of battery materials, supporting environmental initiatives.
- Daimler MercedescoreThree-year development partnership to create high-performance, non-flammable battery chemistry for Daimler Mercedes hybrid and electric automobiles. Challenge successfully completed with endorsement from Head of Electric at Daimler.
- Nanotech Energy Europe B.V.coreEuropean subsidiary that signed a 1GWh+ agreement to supply battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Greece, expanding market reach in Europe.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves12 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Nanotech Energy competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Enovix Corporation:
- Sila Nanotechnologies: Sila develops silicon-anode battery materials designed to drop into existing lithium-ion manufacturing. It overlaps with Nanotech's silicon-anode SA128 cells and the broader pursuit of higher-energy-density chemistries for EV and consumer applications.
- Solid Power: Solid Power is developing sulfide-based solid-state batteries for EV and defense markets, with BMW and other strategic partners. It represents a competing next-generation architecture whose commercialization could reduce demand for Nanotech's liquid-electrolyte graphene cells.
- QuantumScape: QuantumScape is developing solid-state lithium-metal batteries backed by Volkswagen and other automotive partners. It competes for the same long-cycle, high-safety EV cell positioning that Nanotech targets, though with a fundamentally different cell architecture.
Direct peers
- Amprius Technologies: Amprius manufactures silicon-anode lithium-ion batteries for defense, aerospace, and EV applications. It is both a Nanotech Energy manufacturing partner (Feb 2026) and a direct peer in next-generation cell technology serving the same NDAA-driven customer base.
- KULR Technology Group: KULR develops advanced thermal management and battery safety solutions, including carbon-fiber-based interfaces, and targets US defense and aerospace customers. It competes with Nanotech in addressing lithium-ion safety risks and has overlapping NDAA-aligned customer relationships.
- Microvast: Microvast is a US-listed vertically integrated manufacturer of lithium-ion battery cells, modules and packs for commercial vehicles, ESS, and specialty mobility. Like Nanotech, it competes in non-passenger-EV segments and emphasizes US-based manufacturing and customization.
Broad incumbents
- Panasonic Energy: Panasonic Energy is one of the world's largest lithium-ion cell manufacturers, supplying Tesla and other automotive OEMs. Nanotech's SVP of Operations previously led production at Panasonic Energy North America, and Panasonic sets the cost and scale benchmark Nanotech must beat.
- LG Energy Solution: LG Energy Solution is a global tier-one lithium-ion cell supplier to most major automotive OEMs with hundreds of GWh of planned capacity. It is the dominant incumbent Nanotech must displace or partner with to scale automotive-grade volumes.
Others
- Graphenea: Graphenea is a major supplier of graphene materials (films, powders, dispersions) for research and industrial customers. It is a material supplier and adjacent technology peer rather than a direct cell competitor, but operates in the same upstream graphene ecosystem as Nanotech.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Nanotech Energy leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
Nanotech Energy subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Nanotech Energy funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds3 records
Investors1 record
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Nanotech Energy M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Nanotech Energy
What does Nanotech Energy do?
Nanotech Energy manufactures and sells non-flammable, graphene-based lithium-ion batteries using proprietary electrodes and a proprietary non-flammable electrolyte, available in 18650, 21700, and pouch cell formats for defense, automotive, consumer electronics, and energy storage customers. The company also produces and sells raw graphene materials (graphene powder, paste, dispersions), graphene-based conductive inks and adhesives, silver nanowires, and EMI shielding materials for industrial and electronics applications.
Is Nanotech Energy a public or private company?
Nanotech Energy is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Nanotech Energy founded?
Nanotech Energy was founded in 2014. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Nanotech Energy based?
Nanotech Energy is headquartered in Los Angeles, United States, in the North America region.
How does Nanotech Energy make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Graphene Batteries are the primary driver. The others are graphene Products, conductive Inks, conductive Adhesives and EMI Shielding Materials.
Who are Nanotech Energy's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are Enovix Corporation, Sila Nanotechnologies, Solid Power and QuantumScape. Direct peers are Amprius Technologies, KULR Technology Group and Microvast. Broad incumbents are Panasonic Energy and LG Energy Solution. Graphenea is listed as an others.
Does Nanotech Energy have an API?
No public API is recorded for Nanotech Energy.
What industry is Nanotech Energy in?
Nanotech Energy's product category is Energy Storage Batteries. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAHAA, Battery Cells (Li-ion, LFP, Sodium-ion, Lead-acid, NiMH), with a secondary code of EUAFABAC, Anode Materials Manufacturing (Graphite, Silicon, LTO). Its NAICS code is 335910 and its SIC code is 3600.