KeraCel
Pioneer of 3D printed solid-state batteries - rebranded to Sakuu
- CEO / Founder
- Robert Bagheri
- Team Size
- 50-100
- Stage
- R&D
- Total Funding
- $14M
- Latest Round
- Series A
- Key Investors
- Musashi Seimitsu
Technology & Products
Key Products
Cypress™ li-metal battery cells, solid-state battery manufacturing platform
Technological Advantage
Proprietary 3D printing for solid-state batteries, UN38.3 certified chemistry
Differentiation
Value Proposition
First to 3D print ceramic solid-state batteries with improved performance and safety
How They Differentiate
3D printing approach vs traditional manufacturing for solid-state batteries
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Electric vehicle manufacturers, energy storage companies, motorcycle OEMs
Industry Verticals
Electric Vehicles, Energy Storage, Motorcycles, Consumer Electronics
Competitors
QuantumScape, Solid Power, Toyota solid-state battery division
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
UN38.3 certification 2024, FII Innovator 2024 award, SK On and ELEQTRION partnerships
Major Milestones
2016: Founded as KeraCel, First 3D printed ceramic battery, 2019: Musashi investment, Rebranded to Sakuu, 2024: UN38.3 certification, SK On and ELEQTRION JDAs, FII Innovator 2024
Notable Customers
EV and energy storage OEMs