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AIONICS

Palo Alto, US · Founded 2022 · 11 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors

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Aionics uses artificial intelligence and physics-based simulation to design and screen new material formulations, focusing on high-performance battery chemistries and electrolytes. It serves industries including electric vehicles, aerospace and aviation, long-duration energy storage, and decarbonized manufacturing.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechNew Materials

Founders & leadership

AIONICS was founded in 2022 by Venkatasubramanian Viswanathan, Austin Sendek, Dr. Venkat Viswanathan, and Lenson Pellouchoud.

VVVenkatasubramanian Viswanathan
Venkatasubramanian ViswanathanCo-founder
ASAustin Sendek
Austin SendekCofounder and CEO2020–2025Austin Sendek is Executive Officer and Director at AIONICS, which develops AI and physics-based simulation tools for designing battery chemistries and electrolytes for electric vehicles, aerospace, and energy storage applications. He has a background in science and product strategy.30 Under 30 2019
DVDr. Venkat Viswanathan
Dr. Venkat ViswanathanCo-Founder & CEO (as listed on leadership page)
LPLenson Pellouchoud
Lenson PellouchoudCo-Founder

Investors · 4

Trousdale Ventureslisted by Trousdale VenturesWest Hollywood · $1M – $5M

How we know: Trousdale Ventures's portfolio page · the VCSheet dataset · Not right? Tell us

UP Partnerslisted by UP PartnersSanta Monica · $1M – $10M

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Stanford UniversityreportedStanford

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$7.8M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2024–2026

▶$501.7KraisedApr 2026 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Venkatasubramanian ViswanathanExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$1.4M
Amount sold
$501.7K
First sale
Mar 2026
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2022
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$7.3MraisedOct 2025 · 8 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Venkatasubramanian ViswanathanDirector
  • Austin SendekExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$7.4M
Amount sold
$7.3M
First sale
May 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2022
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

In the news

Aionics announces new funding, expansion into aviation - Aionics, Inc.aionics.io · Dec 2024Former Aionics Scientific Advisory Board Member Prof. Will Chueh Co-Founds New Battery Materials AI Venture - Aionics, Inc.aionics.io · Nov 2021

Frequently asked questions

What does AIONICS do?
Aionics uses artificial intelligence and physics-based simulation to design and screen new material formulations, focusing on high-performance battery chemistries and electrolytes. It serves industries including electric vehicles, aerospace and aviation, long-duration energy storage, and decarbonized manufacturing.
Who founded AIONICS?
AIONICS was founded by Venkatasubramanian Viswanathan, Austin Sendek, Dr. Venkat Viswanathan, Lenson Pellouchoud in 2022.
Who are AIONICS's investors?
AIONICS's investors include Avila, Trousdale Ventures, UP Partners, Stanford University.
How much funding has AIONICS raised?
AIONICS has disclosed $7.8M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is AIONICS headquartered?
AIONICS is headquartered in Palo Alto, US.