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Enzinc
San Anselmo, US · Founded 2021 · Delaware corporation · 6 known investors
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Enzinc develops zinc micro-sponge anode battery technology for energy storage, working to bring production-ready battery systems to market through battery manufacturing partners. The company operates R&D and manufacturing facilities in the San Francisco Bay Area (Richmond and Oakland, California).
Founders & leadership
Enzinc was founded in 2021 by Michael Burz.
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Michael BurzCo-Founder and PresidentMichael Burz has held senior leadership roles at both Fortune 500 companies and high-tech startups, with background spanning aerospace, defense, automotive, energy storage, and software; he is the founder and CEO of Enzinc, which develops zinc micro-sponge anode battery technology.
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Deborah KnuckeyCofounder & Chief Marketing Officer
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Adam BuckfelderChief Financial Officer
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Jenna LynchChief People OfficerChief People Officer at Enzinc, a battery technology company developing zinc micro-sponge anode systems for energy storage. Lynch has held HR leadership roles across financial services, technology consulting, green technology, entertainment, education, and career development sectors.
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Michael GalluzzoChief Technology OfficerMichael Galluzzo holds a PhD in chemical engineering from UC Berkeley and has prior experience in polymer electrolytes for lithium batteries and thin film deposition process development in the semiconductor industry. He is Chief Technology Officer at Enzinc, developing zinc-based battery technology for energy storage applications.
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William CogenNamed on SEC filing
Board
Investors · 6
TO VC✓ confirmed by EnzincNew York
How we know: TO VC's portfolio page · the company's own site · funding news · Not right? Tell us
Avesta Fundlisted by Avesta FundDenver · $2M – $5M
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Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$11.3M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2021–2024
▶$8.3MraisedDec 2024 · 12 investors · Other EnergyRule 506(b)
▶$8.3MraisedDec 2024 · 12 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Deborah KnuckeyExecutive Officer
- Joshua PhitoussiDirector
- Michael BurzExecutive Officer, Director
- Jacob PflaumDirector
- Offering amount
- $10.9M
- Amount sold
- $8.3M
- First sale
- Dec 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$3MraisedJul 2022 · 2 investors · Other EnergyRule 506(b)
▶$3MraisedJul 2022 · 2 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- MICHAEL BURZExecutive Officer, Director
- Deborah KnuckeyExecutive Officer, Director
- William CogenDirector
- Offering amount
- $4.5M
- Amount sold
- $3M
- Minimum investment
- $10K
- First sale
- Jul 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$2MofferedDec 2021 · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$2MofferedDec 2021 · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- MICHAEL BURZExecutive Officer, Director
- William CogenDirector
- Deborah KnuckeyDirector
- Offering amount
- $2M
- Minimum investment
- $10K
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Enzinc do?
- Enzinc develops zinc micro-sponge anode battery technology for energy storage, working to bring production-ready battery systems to market through battery manufacturing partners. The company operates R&D and manufacturing facilities in the San Francisco Bay Area (Richmond and Oakland, California).
- Who founded Enzinc?
- Enzinc was founded by Michael Burz in 2021.
- Who are Enzinc's investors?
- Enzinc's investors include TO VC, Avesta Fund, E8 Angels, Neer Venture Partners, Third Derivative, 3x5 Partners.
- How much funding has Enzinc raised?
- Enzinc has disclosed $11.3M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
- Where is Enzinc headquartered?
- Enzinc is headquartered in San Anselmo, US.