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

Jason Moede

Managing Director, Investment Office

Michael Rochman

Principal

James Frith Ph.D

Principal

Past deals in Energy Storage

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.

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.

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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