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.

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).

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Founders & leadership

Enzinc was founded in 2021 by Michael Burz.

Michael Burz Co-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.

Deborah KnuckeyCofounder & Chief Marketing Officer

Adam BuckfelderChief Financial Officer

Jenna Lynch Chief 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.

Michael Galluzzo Chief 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.

William CogenNamed on SEC filing

Board

Joshua Phitoussi Board directorManaging Partner at TO VC

Jacob PflaumBoard director

Investors · 6

TO VC✓ confirmed by EnzincNew York

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Avesta Fundlisted by Avesta FundDenver · $2M – $5M

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E8 Angelslisted by E8 Angels

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Neer Venture Partnerslisted by Neer Venture Partners$100K – $500K

Third Derivativelisted by Third Derivative

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3x5 PartnersreportedPortland

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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 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

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

▶$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

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

▶$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

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

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Enzinc Brings in $8 Million in Series A Funding to Revolutionize Battery Technologyleadsontrees.com · Dec 2024

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.