Piersica
2 known investors
Piersica develops solid-state lithium-metal batteries based on a proprietary lithium-conductive polymer separator and a fiber-based 3D lithium-metal anode, targeting energy densities around 600 Wh/kg. Its battery technology is aimed at applications including electric vehicles, consumer electronics, aerospace, medical devices, and stationary energy storage.
Founders & leadership
JB
Joseph B. SchlenoffFounder
Investors · 2
Non-dilutive funding · 4 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2023 | $74.8K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2023 | $74.6K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase ISTTR | 2022 | $275K |
| U.S. ArmyArmy | Phase I | 2022 | $249.1K |
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 Piersica do?
- Piersica develops solid-state lithium-metal batteries based on a proprietary lithium-conductive polymer separator and a fiber-based 3D lithium-metal anode, targeting energy densities around 600 Wh/kg. Its battery technology is aimed at applications including electric vehicles, consumer electronics, aerospace, medical devices, and stationary energy storage.
- Who founded Piersica?
- Piersica was founded by Joseph B. Schlenoff.
- Who are Piersica's investors?
- Piersica's investors include Juniper, Seraph Group.