Solid Power
NASDAQ: SLDPLouisville, US · Founded 2011 · Colorado corporation · 226 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors
Solid Power develops all-solid-state battery technology for automotive applications. The company licenses its sulfide-based solid electrolyte and cell designs to automotive manufacturers and battery producers.
Founders & leadership
Solid Power was founded in 2011 by Douglas Campbell.
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Douglas CampbellinFounder
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Alexandra GoldinExecutive
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Brandon KellyinExecutive
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Steve FurhmanExecutive
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Joshua Buettner-GarrettExecutive
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David JansenNamed on SEC filing
Board
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Matthew JonesBoard director
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Theodore MillerBoard director
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Steve GoldbergBoard director
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David SchroederBoard director
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Rainer FeurerBoard director
Investors · 2
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$180.2M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2017–2021
▶$149MraisedMay 2021 · 12 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$149MraisedMay 2021 · 12 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Alexandra GoldExecutive Officer
- Matthew JonesDirector
- David JansenExecutive Officer, Director
- Brandon KellyExecutive Officer
- Douglas CampbellExecutive Officer, Director
- Theodore MillerDirector
- Steve FurhmanExecutive Officer
- Steve GoldbergDirector
- David SchroederDirector
- Rainer FeurerDirector
- Joshua Buettner-GarrettExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $175.3M
- Amount sold
- $149M
- Minimum investment
- $900K
- Finders' fees
- $3.5M
- Placement agents
- Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated
- First sale
- May 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Colorado
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$5.1MraisedDec 2020 · 4 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$5.1MraisedDec 2020 · 4 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- David JansenExecutive Officer, Director
- Steve FurhmanExecutive Officer
- Douglas CampbellExecutive Officer, Director
- Joshua Buettner-GarrettExecutive Officer
- Steve GoldbergDirector
- Brandon KellyExecutive Officer
- Matthew JonesDirector
- David SchroederDirector
- Alexandra GoldExecutive Officer
- Amount sold
- $5.1M
- Minimum investment
- $25K
- First sale
- Dec 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Colorado
- Federal exemptions
- 06b, 4a5
▶$26MraisedOct 2020 · 8 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$26MraisedOct 2020 · 8 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- David SchroederDirector
- Matthew JonesDirector
- Alexandra GoldExecutive Officer
- Brandon KellyExecutive Officer
- Joshua Buettner-GarrettExecutive Officer
- Steve FurhmanExecutive Officer
- Douglas CampbellExecutive Officer, Director
- David JansenExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $31M
- Amount sold
- $26M
- First sale
- Aug 2017
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Colorado
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Non-dilutive funding · 11 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2019 | $750K |
| U.S. ArmyArmy | Phase I | 2017 | $99.8K |
| Department of Energy | Phase II | 2016 | $1.5M |
| Missile Defense Agency | Phase II | 2015 | $999.8K |
| NASA | Phase II | 2015 | $749.9K |
| Department of Energy | Phase I | 2015 | $225K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2015 | $150K |
| U.S. ArmyArmy | Phase I | 2015 | $100K |
| Department of DefenseSpecial Operations Command | Phase I | 2014 | $150K |
| NASA | Phase I | 2014 | $125K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2013 | $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.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Solid Power do?
- Solid Power develops all-solid-state battery technology for automotive applications. The company licenses its sulfide-based solid electrolyte and cell designs to automotive manufacturers and battery producers.
- Who founded Solid Power?
- Solid Power was founded by Douglas Campbell in 2011.
- Who are Solid Power's investors?
- Solid Power's investors include BMW i Ventures, Snatched Ventures.
- How much funding has Solid Power raised?
- Solid Power has disclosed $180.2M raised across 3 rounds.
- Where is Solid Power headquartered?
- Solid Power is headquartered in Louisville, US.