Volta Energy Technologies

Volta Energy Technologies is a venture capital firm based in Warrenville, Illinois, established in 2017. The firm specializes in investing in companies focused on battery and energy storage technologies, with a particular emphasis on applications in transportation, the electric grid, and portable electronics. Volta collaborates with entrepreneurs and companies to address significant technical challenges while providing strategic investors the opportunity to invest in promising technology ventures. The firm serves a diverse group of investors from across the energy sector, aiming to identify breakthrough technologies that facilitate the widespread adoption of electric vehicles and renewable energy sources. Through partnerships with leading institutions, including Argonne National Laboratory, Volta seeks to validate transformative technologies and create strategic advantages for its corporate partners, ultimately delivering financial returns. Volta manages multiple venture capital funds that target investments in energy storage, green technology, supply chain, and climate tech sectors across the United States, Canada, and Europe.

Christopher Claxton

Principal

Edmund Lee

Venture Partner

Jason Moede

Managing Director, Investment Office

Michael Rochman

Principal

James Frith Ph.D

Principal

14 past transactions

Liminal

Series A in 2023
Liminal, formerly known as Feasible, Inc., specializes in battery analytics through its innovative EchoStat platform, which utilizes ultrasound waves to assess the physical properties of batteries. By sending ultrasonic pulses through a battery and analyzing the resulting echoes, Liminal can detect differentials within individual cells, across multiple cells, and even between production lines. This technology allows for real-time insights into the electrical, thermal, and mechanical conditions of battery components, making it particularly valuable for industries such as automotive, residential storage, grid storage, and consumer electronics. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, Liminal is positioned to enhance battery performance and reliability through its advanced screening and analytics capabilities.

OneD Material

Series C in 2022
OneD Material, Inc. is a company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in the development of silicon-graphite anode materials for lithium-ion batteries. Founded in 2013, the company produces SiNANOde, a product designed to enhance energy storage capabilities. OneD Material's innovative nanotechnology improves the performance of electric vehicle batteries by applying its processes to both commercial-grade natural and artificial graphite powders. This approach increases energy and power density while reducing costs and the carbon footprint of anodes, thereby helping equipment manufacturers and their supply chain partners achieve production goals in a cost-competitive manner.

Liminal

Series A in 2022
Liminal, formerly known as Feasible, Inc., specializes in battery analytics through its innovative EchoStat platform, which utilizes ultrasound waves to assess the physical properties of batteries. By sending ultrasonic pulses through a battery and analyzing the resulting echoes, Liminal can detect differentials within individual cells, across multiple cells, and even between production lines. This technology allows for real-time insights into the electrical, thermal, and mechanical conditions of battery components, making it particularly valuable for industries such as automotive, residential storage, grid storage, and consumer electronics. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, Liminal is positioned to enhance battery performance and reliability through its advanced screening and analytics capabilities.

Our Next Energy

Series A in 2022
Our Next Energy is a Michigan-based developer of innovative energy storage solutions with a vision to rapidly expand the world's access to sustainable power.

Resonant Link

Seed Round in 2022
Resonant Link LLC manufactures and develops wireless charging solutions by leveraging coil technology. Its products include Resonant Link’s multi-layer self-resonant structure (MSRS). It serves robot, drone, and electric vehicles industries throughout the world. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Shelburne, Vermont.

DiviGas

Seed Round in 2022
DiviGas Pte. Ltd., founded in 2019 and based in Singapore, specializes in the development of advanced industrial membranes for various sectors, including refineries, chemical processing, and industrial applications. The company's flagship product, the DIVI-H Membrane, is a hydrogen separation nano-molecular membrane designed to efficiently purify hydrogen from diverse feedstock compositions. This technology finds utility in a wide range of processes, such as hot caprolactam recovery, coal gasification, and ammonia off-gas systems. DiviGas serves multiple industries, including petrochemicals, ammonia and methanol production, metallurgical processes, and power-to-gas systems, offering innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability in these fields.

DiviGas

Seed Round in 2021
DiviGas Pte. Ltd., founded in 2019 and based in Singapore, specializes in the development of advanced industrial membranes for various sectors, including refineries, chemical processing, and industrial applications. The company's flagship product, the DIVI-H Membrane, is a hydrogen separation nano-molecular membrane designed to efficiently purify hydrogen from diverse feedstock compositions. This technology finds utility in a wide range of processes, such as hot caprolactam recovery, coal gasification, and ammonia off-gas systems. DiviGas serves multiple industries, including petrochemicals, ammonia and methanol production, metallurgical processes, and power-to-gas systems, offering innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability in these fields.

Our Next Energy

Series A in 2021
Our Next Energy is a Michigan-based developer of innovative energy storage solutions with a vision to rapidly expand the world's access to sustainable power.

6K

Series C in 2021
6K is a materials development company based in North Andover, Massachusetts, founded in 2014. The company specializes in advanced microwave-based plasma technology that aims to transform the production processes of nanomaterials. By utilizing proprietary plasma processing and industrial systems, 6K enables the creation of materials tailored to specific requirements, facilitating innovation in various sectors including manufacturing, renewable energy, aerospace, and consumer electronics. With a team of experts in materials, processes, and production, 6K provides comprehensive access to the materials engineering process, allowing companies to produce high-quality materials that meet exact specifications.

Niron Magnetics

Venture Round in 2021
Niron Magnetics, Inc. specializes in the development of advanced permanent iron nitride magnets, which are used in motors and generators. Founded in 2014 as a spinout from the University of Minnesota, the company is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Niron aims to address the growing demand for high-performance, lightweight magnetic materials, particularly in the context of increasing reliance on hybrid and electric vehicles and renewable energy sources like wind power. The company’s proprietary iron nitride magnets offer higher magnetization and lower production costs compared to traditional rare-earth magnets, enabling significant advancements in the efficiency and design of electric motors and generators. Niron has received backing from various governmental organizations, including ARPA-E and the National Science Foundation, to support its innovative manufacturing processes and material formulations.

Solid Power

Series B in 2021
Solid Power Inc. is a developer of advanced solid-state rechargeable batteries that eliminate volatile and flammable liquid components. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, the company focuses on creating energy-dense and safe battery solutions for various applications, including portable electronics, electric vehicles, aircraft, and satellites. Solid Power's technology aims to enhance the performance of battery-powered devices by providing longer run times, improved safety, and reduced costs. As an industry leader in next-generation battery technology, Solid Power is positioned to significantly impact the future of energy storage and transportation.

Solid Power

Series A in 2020
Solid Power Inc. is a developer of advanced solid-state rechargeable batteries that eliminate volatile and flammable liquid components. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, the company focuses on creating energy-dense and safe battery solutions for various applications, including portable electronics, electric vehicles, aircraft, and satellites. Solid Power's technology aims to enhance the performance of battery-powered devices by providing longer run times, improved safety, and reduced costs. As an industry leader in next-generation battery technology, Solid Power is positioned to significantly impact the future of energy storage and transportation.

Natron Energy

Series D in 2020
Natron Energy, Inc. is an energy storage company specializing in the development of sodium-ion batteries designed for industrial applications. Founded in 2012 and based in Santa Clara, California, the company focuses on delivering high power, long cycle life, and cost-effective battery solutions. Its products utilize a unique Prussian blue chemistry, making them suitable for a range of applications, including uninterruptible power supplies, lift trucks, renewable energy smoothing, smart grids, and electric vehicle fast charging. Natron Energy aims to provide efficient energy storage systems that can be economically produced using readily available materials and existing manufacturing processes, thus enhancing the performance and lifespan of batteries while maintaining low operating costs.

Conamix

Series A in 2018
Conamix is commercializing new low-cost high-energy materials for the global lithium ion battery market. The company’s materials are designed to drop-in to existing manufacturing infrastructure to both improve the energy density and lower the cost of lithium ion systems. Founded in 2014, the company is led by an experienced team of chemical and battery industry leaders and has intellectual property agreements with multiple leading global research institutions
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