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Linova Energy
Monrovia, US · Founded 2024 · Delaware corporation · 1 known investors
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LiNova Energy develops polymer cathode battery technology designed for safety, supply chain resilience, and reduced dependence on critical minerals. The company serves battery manufacturers and the broader energy storage market through materials innovation that works across multiple battery chemistries.
Founders & leadership
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Zeiad MuntasserCo-founder and COOZeiad Muntasser brings over 23 years of industrial experience in battery development, advanced materials, and solar cells, with expertise across multiple chemistries including lithium-ion, potassium-ion, silicon anodes, and metal-air systems. He has led teams in research and manufacturing settings and managed the commercialization of battery technologies from lab through market.
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Michael NagusChief Executive OfficerHe previously worked at Alionyx Energy Systems on battery performance optimization using organic redox active polymers.
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David J. LeeVP Anode & CommercializationDavid J. Lee has nearly 30 years of experience in battery technology development and commercialization, including prior roles as Global Chief Science Officer at StoreDot and technology leadership positions at Samsung SDI, Dow Corning, Enevate, and Evergrande. He specializes in translating advanced energy storage innovations—including silicon-based anodes, fast-charging technologies, and next-generation lithium-ion cells—from development through manufacturing scale-up and commercialization.
Board
Investors · 1
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$17M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2022–2026
▶$4.2MraisedMar 2026 · 22 investors · Other EnergyRule 506(b)
▶$4.2MraisedMar 2026 · 22 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Michael NagusExecutive Officer, Director
- Zeiad MuntasserExecutive Officer
- Robert GaylenDirector
- Guy LongobardoExecutive Officer
- Lin-Feng LiExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $6.5M
- Amount sold
- $4.2M
- First sale
- Mar 2026
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2024
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$10.5MraisedNov 2024 · 9 investors · Other EnergyRule 506(b)
▶$10.5MraisedNov 2024 · 9 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Robert GalyenDirector
- Chad HarrisDirector
- Zeiad MuntasserExecutive Officer
- Michael NagusExecutive Officer, Director
- Lin-Feng LiExecutive Officer, Director
- Saif QaziDirector
- Offering amount
- $10.5M
- Amount sold
- $10.5M
- Minimum investment
- $100K
- Finders' fees
- $587.1K
- Placement agents
- Foreside Global Services, LLC
- First sale
- Apr 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2024
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$2.3MraisedFeb 2023 · 19 investors · Other EnergyRule 506(b)
▶$2.3MraisedFeb 2023 · 19 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Michael NagusExecutive Officer
- Lin-Feng LiExecutive Officer
- Linova Energy Holdings, Inc.Director
- Zeiad MuntasserExecutive Officer
- Guy LongobardoExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $5M
- Amount sold
- $2.3M
- Sales commissions
- $60K
- Placement agents
- Tailwind EMD Inc.
- First sale
- Dec 2022
- Incorporated
- Limited Partnership, Delaware, 2022
- 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 Linova Energy do?
- LiNova Energy develops polymer cathode battery technology designed for safety, supply chain resilience, and reduced dependence on critical minerals. The company serves battery manufacturers and the broader energy storage market through materials innovation that works across multiple battery chemistries.
- Who are Linova Energy's investors?
- Linova Energy's investors include Chevron Technology Ventures.
- How much funding has Linova Energy raised?
- Linova Energy has disclosed $17M raised across 3 rounds.
- Where is Linova Energy headquartered?
- Linova Energy is headquartered in Monrovia, US.