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ViZn Energy Systems

Columbia Falls, US · Founded 2010 · Delaware corporation · 2 known investors

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Vizn Energy manufactures the GS200, a modular zinc/iron flow battery energy storage system designed for long-duration and high-frequency power services. The system is positioned for grid-scale applications with flexible configurations and stacking capabilities.

CleantechEnergyHardware

Founders & leadership

PSPaul Siblerud
Paul SiblerudEVP Product Marketing2013–2019Paul Siblerud is an executive officer at ViZn Energy Systems, which manufactures flow battery energy storage systems for grid-scale applications. He has background in strategic development within the renewables sector and studied at Pacific Lutheran University, Biola University, and Johnson Graduate School of Management.
DADel Allison
Del AllisonSenior Vice President Global Sales and Service2014–2020
JHJeff Hider
Jeff HiderExecutive
CWCraig Wilkins
Craig WilkinsExecutive
RV
Ron Van DellPresident and CEO2014–2018
KWKevin Waldher
Kevin WaldherExecutive
DMDavid Mintzer
David MintzerVP Business Development2014–2017David Mintzer brings over 24 years of experience spanning engineering, sales, marketing, and business development across energy and clean technology sectors. He has held leadership roles in project finance, business development, and program execution for renewable energy and grid services companies.
JLJohn Lowell
John LowellCEO2018–2022
KL
Kevin L. WalderExecutive
KPKirk Plautz
Kirk PlautzVP Business Development/ Consultant/Board Member2008–2025

Board

DF
David FefferBoard director
BB
Bill BurgerBoard director

Investors · 2

ZhenFundreportedBeijing · $250K – $3M

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$51.6M disclosed across 5 rounds · 2013–2018

▶$7.7MraisedJun 2017 · 86 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • David FefferDirector
  • Bill BurgerDirector
  • David WilkinsDirector
  • Stuart SorensonExecutive Officer
  • Michael GrunowExecutive Officer
  • David MintzerExecutive Officer
  • Kent WilliamsDirector
  • Kevin WaldherExecutive Officer, Director
  • John LowellExecutive Officer
  • Paul SiblerudExecutive Officer
  • Del AllisonExecutive Officer
  • Ron Van DellExecutive Officer, Director
  • Craig WilkinsDirector
Offering amount
$11M
Amount sold
$7.7M
First sale
May 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$16.8MraisedApr 2016 · 94 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Bill BurgerDirector
  • Kevin WaldherExecutive Officer
  • David FefferDirector
  • John LowellExecutive Officer
  • Ron Van DellExecutive Officer, Director
  • Paul SiblerudExecutive Officer
  • Roy SweeneyDirector
  • David MintzerExecutive Officer
  • Michael GrunowExecutive Officer
  • Del AllisonExecutive Officer
  • Craig WilkinsDirector
  • David WilkinsDirector
  • Kent WilliamsDirector
Offering amount
$22.9M
Amount sold
$16.8M
First sale
Mar 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$5.5MraisedApr 2015 · 63 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • David FefferDirector
  • Paul SiblerudExecutive Officer
  • Del AllisonExecutive Officer
  • Jeff HiderExecutive Officer, Director
  • Craig WilkinsExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ron Van DellExecutive Officer, Director
  • Bill BurgerDirector
  • Kevin WaldherExecutive Officer
  • David WilkinsDirector
  • David MintzerExecutive Officer
  • Roy SweeneyDirector
  • John LowellExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$7.5M
Amount sold
$5.5M
First sale
May 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2010
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$6.7MraisedJan 2014 · 108 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Craig WilkinsExecutive Officer, Director
  • David WilkinsExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Kevin L. WalderExecutive Officer
  • Kirk PlautzExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$10M
Amount sold
$6.7M
Sales commissions
$45K
Placement agents
La Honda Advisors LLC
First sale
Apr 2013
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2010
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Frequently asked questions

What does ViZn Energy Systems do?
Vizn Energy manufactures the GS200, a modular zinc/iron flow battery energy storage system designed for long-duration and high-frequency power services. The system is positioned for grid-scale applications with flexible configurations and stacking capabilities.
Who are ViZn Energy Systems's investors?
ViZn Energy Systems's investors include Gaorong Capital, ZhenFund.
How much funding has ViZn Energy Systems raised?
ViZn Energy Systems has disclosed $51.6M raised across 5 rounds.
Where is ViZn Energy Systems headquartered?
ViZn Energy Systems is headquartered in Columbia Falls, US.