Sepion
Silicon Valley, US · Founded 2015 · Delaware corporation · 24 employees on LinkedIn · 13 known investors
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Joan Mirallesunlockedknows Peter Frischmann · together at University of British Columbia (overlapped)
×4knows the team · via Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
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Sepion develops advanced polymer separator technology for batteries and other applications including water separation and materials recovery. The company commercializes research from Berkeley Lab with manufacturing and production capabilities in Silicon Valley.
Founders & leadership
Sepion was founded in 2015 by Peter Frischmann and Brett Helms.
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Peter FrischmanninCEO & Co-FounderPeter Frischmann is CEO and co-founder of Sepion, which develops advanced polymer separator technology for batteries and other applications. The company commercializes research from Berkeley Lab with manufacturing capabilities in Silicon Valley.
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Brett HelmsinCSO & Co-FounderBrett Helms is a Senior Scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab and co-founder of Sepion Technologies, where he develops advanced materials for battery separator and membrane separation applications.
Board
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Randy ChanBoard director
Investors · 13
ACVC PartnersSilicon Valley
Creative VenturesSan Francisco Bay Area · $1M
Fine Structures VenturesCambridge
Foothill VenturesLos Altos · $100K – $10M
ISVWest Palm Beach
VoLo Earth VenturesSnowmass Village · $2M
Dolby Family VenturesreportedSan Francisco
IMPACT SCIENCE VENTURESreportedPalo Alto
Syensqo VenturesreportedBrussels · $540K – $3.2M
Also in the syndicate · 4
Catalus CapitalChaileaseFine Structure VenturesleadW. L. Gore & Associates
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$38.7M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2021–2026
- $10MSeries BApr 2026Source ↗
- $10MSeries BMar 2026 · 2 sources
Fine Structure Ventures (lead), ACVC Partners, Catalus Capital, Chailease, Impact Science Ventures, Syensqo Ventures, Volo Earth Ventures, W. L. Gore & Associates
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▶$18.7MraisedNov 2021 · 22 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$18.7MraisedNov 2021 · 22 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Peter FrischmannExecutive Officer, Director
- Brett A. HelmsExecutive Officer, Director
- Randy ChanDirector
- Offering amount
- $18.7M
- Amount sold
- $18.7M
- First sale
- Oct 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 6
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Solidion Technology8 shared keywordsSolidion Technology develops and commercializes solid-state and next-generation battery materials, components, and cells, including silicon-anode, solid-state electrolyte, and sodium-ion technologies. It targets the EV and energy storage markets with batteries designed for manufacturing at scale on existing lithium-ion production lines.
Echion Technologies7 shared keywordsEchion Technologies is a battery technology company that develops and commercialises XNO®, a niobium-based fast-charging battery anode material supplied to cell manufacturers worldwide. Its technology is deployed across industries including mining, AI datacentres, robotics, industrial energy storage, rail, and marine.
Sion Power7 shared keywordsSion Power develops lithium-metal batteries through its patented Licerion platform, offering high energy-density cells for defense, aerospace, and electric vehicle applications. Originally a Brookhaven National Lab spin-off, the company runs R&D, testing, and pilot production at its Tucson, Arizona facility.
Lithionbattery7 shared keywordsLithion designs and manufactures custom lithium-ion battery systems, including high-voltage solutions up to 1500V, for electrification applications across industrial, commercial, and vehicle markets. The company operates U.S. manufacturing facilities with European engineering and logistics support to serve global customers.
Act Ion5 shared keywordsAct-ion manufactures cathode active materials for battery production with a focus on reducing US reliance on international suppliers and improving cost-efficiency. The company serves the clean energy and battery supply chain sectors.
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Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Energy | Phase IISTTR | 2017 | $1M |
| Department of Energy | Phase ISTTR | 2016 | $150K |
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Sepion do?
- Sepion develops advanced polymer separator technology for batteries and other applications including water separation and materials recovery. The company commercializes research from Berkeley Lab with manufacturing and production capabilities in Silicon Valley.
- Who founded Sepion?
- Sepion was founded by Peter Frischmann, Brett Helms in 2015.
- Who are Sepion's investors?
- Sepion's investors include ACVC Partners, Creative Ventures, Fine Structures Ventures, Foothill Ventures, ISV, VoLo Earth Ventures, Dolby Family Ventures, IMPACT SCIENCE VENTURES and 1 more.
- How much funding has Sepion raised?
- Sepion has disclosed $38.7M raised across 3 rounds.
- Where is Sepion headquartered?
- Sepion is headquartered in Silicon Valley, US.