Wildcat Discovery Technologies
San Diego, US · Founded 2006 · Delaware corporation · 66 employees on LinkedIn · 5 known investors
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Glen Andersonunlockedknows Mark J. Gresser · together at University of Michigan (overlapped)
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Founders & leadership
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Gene LynesinChief Financial OfficerGene Lynes is an executive officer at Wildcat Discovery Technologies with background leading finance and operations functions across software, services, technology, and manufacturing sectors, including experience with M&A, public offerings, and operational transitions.
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Mark J. GresserinPresident & CEOMark J. Gresser has served as President and CEO of Wildcat Discovery Technologies, a San Diego-based battery materials company, since 2008. He brings over 25 years of experience in technology-driven materials businesses, with background in rechargeable batteries, engineered materials, and advanced manufacturing.
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William LarkininChief Financial Officer2015–2016William Larkin is an executive officer at Wildcat Discovery Technologies with prior experience in financial leadership roles across healthcare, manufacturing, clean technology, insurance, and home building sectors, with expertise in strategic planning, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, and international operations.
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Laura MarioninChief Financial Officer2012–2015
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Steven Kaye, Ph.D.Executive
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Peter G. Schultz, Ph.D.Named on SEC filing
Board
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Mathias IngvarssonBoard director
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Peter Lamp, Ph.D.Board director
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Robert DownsBoard director
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John Diekman, Ph.D.Board director
Investors · 5
Also in the syndicate · 4
Eastman KodakFifth Wall ClimateKoch Strategic PlatformsleadKoch Strategic Platforms (KSP)lead
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$123.5M disclosed across 6 of 7 rounds · 2014–2025
- Undisclosed amountSeries DJul 2022
Koch Strategic Platforms (lead), Koch Strategic Platforms (KSP) (lead), Eastman Kodak
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▶$4.9MraisedOct 2025 · 2 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$4.9MraisedOct 2025 · 2 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Gene LynesExecutive Officer
- Mark J. GresserExecutive Officer, Director
- C. Robert KidderDirector
- Peter G. Schultz, Ph.D.Director
- Mathias IngvarssonDirector
- Peter Lamp, Ph.D.Director
- Peter GajdosDirector
- Offering amount
- $11.4M
- Amount sold
- $4.9M
- First sale
- Oct 2025
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$90MraisedJul 2022 · 3 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$90MraisedJul 2022 · 3 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Jim ContinenzaDirector
- Gene LynesExecutive Officer
- Jeremy BezdekDirector
- C. Robert KidderDirector
- Mark J. GresserExecutive Officer, Director
- John Diekman, Ph.D.Director
- Peter Lamp, Ph.D.Director
- Peter G. Schultz, Ph.D.Director
- Offering amount
- $90M
- Amount sold
- $90M
- First sale
- Oct 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$20.5MraisedOct 2019 · 9 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$20.5MraisedOct 2019 · 9 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Mark J. GresserExecutive Officer, Director
- John Diekman, Ph.D.Director
- Robert DownsDirector
- Faysal SohailDirector
- Peter Schultz, Ph.D.Director
- Mike WillisDirector
- Gene LynesExecutive Officer
- Dee StrandExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $25M
- Amount sold
- $20.5M
- First sale
- Oct 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$6.1MraisedJan 2017 · 9 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$6.1MraisedJan 2017 · 9 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Mike WillisDirector
- Faysal SohailDirector
- John Diekman, Ph.D.Director
- Mark GresserExecutive Officer, Director
- Robert DownsDirector
- Peter G. Schultz, Ph.D.Director
- Offering amount
- $8.1M
- Amount sold
- $6.1M
- First sale
- Dec 2016
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$2MraisedOct 2016 · 8 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$2MraisedOct 2016 · 8 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Faysal SohailDirector
- Mark GresserExecutive Officer, Director
- Robert DownsDirector
- John Diekman, Ph.D.Director
- Peter G. Schultz, Ph.D.Director
- Mike WillisDirector
- William LarkinExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $2M
- Amount sold
- $2M
- First sale
- Sep 2016
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$67.5KraisedFeb 2014 · 1 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$67.5KraisedFeb 2014 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Laura MarionExecutive Officer
- Faysal SohailDirector
- Steven Kaye, Ph.D.Executive Officer
- Mark GresserExecutive Officer, Director
- Mike WillisDirector
- Peter G. Schultz, Ph.D.Director
- John Diekman, Ph.D.Director
- Charles Robert KidderDirector
- Robert DownsDirector
- Offering amount
- $67.5K
- Amount sold
- $67.5K
- First sale
- Jan 2014
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- 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
- Who are Wildcat Discovery Technologies's investors?
- Wildcat Discovery Technologies's investors include Reeve Foundation Presidio Partners NRT.
- How much funding has Wildcat Discovery Technologies raised?
- Wildcat Discovery Technologies has disclosed $123.5M raised across 6 of its 7 known rounds.
- Where is Wildcat Discovery Technologies headquartered?
- Wildcat Discovery Technologies is headquartered in San Diego, US.