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KeraCel

HardwareSan Jose, California, USAFounded 2016· One of 1207 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

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