Name

LiNova Energy

Legal name

LiNova Energy Inc.

Website

https://linovaenergy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Advanced Battery Cells

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (33591), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353)

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

Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly) (IMAGAHAB), Battery Cell Manufacturing (EV) (IMACACAB), Cell Manufacturing (Cylindrical, Prismatic, Pouch) (EUAFABAG), Automotive Batteries & 12V/Low-Voltage Energy Storage Manufacturing (IMACAJAJ)

Keywords

• Polymer cathode batteries
• Lithium-ion alternatives
• Battery cell manufacturing
• Energy storage systems
• Metal-free cathodes

Headquarters

HQ city

Monrovia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Battery Cell Sales: Sale of polymer cathode battery cells (PolyPower and PolyEnergy product lines) to end customers including data center operators, EV manufacturers, aerospace/defense contractors, and energy storage system integrators.
2. Technology Licensing/Partnerships: Joint development and commercialization partnerships with battery manufacturers (e.g., Saft) for polymer cathode technology in specific markets. Revenue from technology licensing and co-development agreements.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

LiNova Energy develops and manufactures ultra-high energy density battery cells using a proprietary metal-free polymer cathode platform. The company sells the PolyPower cell (rate-optimized for data center backup power and high-demand critical environments) and the PolyEnergy cell (energy-optimized for high-energy applications), and licenses its polymer cathode technology through OEM partnerships such as the Saft joint development agreement. Cells are manufactured using existing lithium-ion production lines without specialized equipment.

Product overview

LiNova Energy offers a battery technology platform based on its proprietary metal-free polymer cathode, comprising two commercial cell products: PolyPower (high-power variant for data center backup and critical infrastructure) and PolyEnergy (high-energy variant for applications requiring extended runtime). The platform technology is anode-agnostic, works with lithium-ion and emerging chemistries (sodium-ion), and can be manufactured on existing production lines. Both products share the core advantages of zero thermal runaway risk, domestic sourcing, and up to 90% lower cathode costs versus conventional metal-based cathodes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PolyPower: High-power polymer cathode battery cell designed for data center backup power applications, featuring intrinsic fire safety and high discharge rates.
• PolyEnergy

Products and services

• PolyPower Cell A rate-optimized power cell engineered for high-demand, critical environments such as hyperscale data center backup power units (BBUs). Specifications include nominal voltage of 1.6V, specific energy of 105 Wh/kg, energy density of 265 Wh/L, cycle life of 1,000 cycles, and maximum discharge rate of 15C continuous / 20C+ pulse. Currently available in pouch format with cylindrical format expected in Q3 2026. Designed for enterprise customers including hyperscale data center operators, automotive OEMs, and aerospace and defense integrators.
• PolyEnergy Cell An energy-optimized battery cell built on LiNova's polymer cathode platform, designed for high-energy applications including electric vehicles, electric buses, and stationary energy storage systems across residential, commercial, and utility scales. Shares the polymer cathode platform's advantages of zero thermal runaway risk, domestic sourcing, and up to 90% lower cathode cost versus conventional metal-based cathodes.
• Polymer Cathode Technology Platform (Licensing and Joint Development) Proprietary metal-free polymer cathode technology platform offered to OEM partners through joint development and licensing agreements. Anode-agnostic and compatible with graphite, silicon, lithium, and sodium-ion anodes. Manufacturable on existing lithium-ion production lines without specialized equipment. Eliminates critical minerals (cobalt, nickel) and offers zero oxygen evolution for inherent safety. The Saft partnership is commercializing this platform for aerospace, defense, and rail markets.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% lower cathode cost vs traditional metal cathodes
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered supporting, core and minor.

• University of California San Diego (UCSD)supportingTechnology or Integration · 23 June 2026Independent third-party testing at UCSD demonstrated strong high-rate performance with capacity retention exceeding hyperscaler benchmarks. Testing conducted by Mike Ferry, Director of Energy Storage and Systems at UCSD.
• Saft (TotalEnergies subsidiary)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2025Advanced to Stage 2 of joint development agreement focused on scaling cell size, comprehensive testing, and production of sample cells for aerospace, defense, and rail markets. Stage 1 focused on integrating LiNova's metal-free polymer cathode technology into Saft's battery systems. Saft provides manufacturing expertise, prototype lines, and industrial expertise in battery cell production. Joint commercialization effort for Saft's key markets.
• American Battery SolutionsminorOthersDr. John Warner, Chief Industry Relations Officer at American Battery Solutions, referenced LiNova's domestically manufacturable cathode materials as potentially transformative at The Battery Show South 2026.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Solid Power: Solid-state battery cell developer with partnerships across automotive OEMs. Direct comparable to LiNova in stage, technology ambition (novel cathode/electrolyte chemistry), and OEM-embedded commercialization strategy.
• QuantumScape: Solid-state lithium-metal battery developer focused on next-generation cell chemistries for EV and stationary storage. Comparable to LiNova as a pre-revenue next-gen battery materials startup targeting automotive OEMs and addressing safety and energy density limitations of incumbent chemistries.
• Sila Nanotechnologies: Developer of silicon-dominant anode materials for next-generation lithium-ion batteries, supplying major automotive OEMs and consumer electronics. Highly comparable as a battery materials innovator targeting incumbent cell manufacturers and OEMs with drop-in chemistry improvements.
• Microvast: Commercial-scale battery cell manufacturer with proprietary chemistries targeting commercial EV, specialty mobility, and stationary storage markets. Comparable to LiNova on commercial cell manufacturing with novel chemistry, B2B enterprise sales model, and focus on commercial/industrial applications.

Emerging players

• Group14 Technologies: Manufacturer of silicon anode active material (SCC55) for lithium-ion batteries, targeting EV and consumer electronics markets. Comparable as a battery materials startup enabling higher-performance cells through novel chemistry, with similar stage and strategic OEM engagements.
• Natron Energy: Developer of sodium-ion batteries primarily for data center backup power and industrial applications. Strongly comparable to LiNova on go-to-market focus (data center BBU) and on pursuing non-lithium chemistries that eliminate fire risk and critical-mineral supply chain dependencies.
• Amprius Technologies: Manufacturer of silicon anode lithium-ion batteries with a focus on high-energy and high-power applications including aviation, defense, and EV. Comparable as a public next-gen battery cell company pursuing premium performance niches with novel anode chemistry.
• Alsym Energy: Developer of non-lithium, non-cobalt battery cells targeting stationary storage, maritime, and mobility applications with emphasis on safety and low cost. Comparable to LiNova's polymer cathode strategy of eliminating fire risk and critical minerals while targeting data center, mobility, and stationary segments.
• ESS Inc. Developer of iron flow batteries for long-duration stationary energy storage. Comparable as a public alternative-chemistry battery company targeting stationary storage customers with safety and supply chain advantages over lithium-ion, though with a different chemistry and duration profile.

Broad incumbents

• CATL: World's largest battery manufacturer producing LFP, NMC, and sodium-ion cells across mobility and stationary storage applications. Relevant incumbent benchmark for LiNova's polymer cathode — defines the cost, scale, and qualification bar LiNova must beat, and Bob Galyen (LiNova Director/Technical Advisor) is a former CATL CTO.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/linova-energy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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