Ampcera
Milpitas, US · Delaware corporation
Ampcera develops scalable, low-cost solid electrolyte materials and solid-state battery technology for next-generation energy storage, aiming for higher energy density, faster charging, and improved safety over lithium-ion systems. It supplies automotive OEMs, consumer-electronics companies, and battery manufacturers globally, with a focus on US domestic materials supply chain and energy storage independence.
Founders & leadership
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$9.5M disclosed across 1 round · 2022
▶$9.5MraisedDec 2022 · 15 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Inwan SohnDirector
- Hui DuExecutive Officer, Director
- Sumin ZhuExecutive Officer, Director
- Alan Zhan-Sheng LinDirector
- Offering amount
- $16.5M
- Amount sold
- $9.5M
- First sale
- Dec 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Non-dilutive funding · 4 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARPA-E | Phase II | 2023 | $1.8M |
| ARPA-E | Phase I | 2023 | $295.5K |
| Department of Energy | Phase I | 2021 | $200K |
| Department of Energy | Phase I | 2019 | $200K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Ampcera do?
- Ampcera develops scalable, low-cost solid electrolyte materials and solid-state battery technology for next-generation energy storage, aiming for higher energy density, faster charging, and improved safety over lithium-ion systems. It supplies automotive OEMs, consumer-electronics companies, and battery manufacturers globally, with a focus on US domestic materials supply chain and energy storage independence.
- Who founded Ampcera?
- Ampcera was founded by Hui Du, Sumin Zhu.
- How much funding has Ampcera raised?
- Ampcera has disclosed $9.5M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Ampcera headquartered?
- Ampcera is headquartered in Milpitas, US.