ZAF Energy Systems
Columbia Falls, US · Delaware corporation · 1 known investors
ZAF Energy Systems develops Nickel Zinc (NiZn) and zinc-based battery technologies for industrial energy storage, initially targeting the Group 31 battery segment used in data centers, trucking, and marine markets. It also runs funded development programs for the defense, aerospace, and medical sectors.
Founders & leadership
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David WilkinsFounder
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Randy A. MooreinPresident/CEORandy A. Moore held leadership, sales, and technology roles at multinational equipment suppliers including Siemens Energy, Flowserve, and Nidec (Ansaldo), managing teams and delivering service and equipment solutions globally. He is President and CEO of ZAF Energy Systems, which develops advanced battery technologies for industrial energy storage.
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Adam WeisensteininExecutiveWeisenstein has 16 years of experience in fuel cell and battery research, including work as CTO at ZAF Energy Systems, Æsir Technologies, and Battery Grade Materials on nickel-zinc, lithium-zinc, and zinc-air battery technologies. He has authored multiple scientific publications and holds over 30 patents, including contributions to industry references on nickel-based and zinc-based batteries.
Board
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Howard F. Wilkins IIIBoard director
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Alan CampbellBoard director
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Jeffry R. AllenBoard director
Investors · 1
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$24.2M disclosed across 4 of 5 rounds · 2014–2020
- Undisclosed amountSeries AMay 2020Source ↗
▶$12.4MraisedOct 2019 · 76 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$12.4MraisedOct 2019 · 76 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Randy A. MooreExecutive Officer, Director
- Alan CampbellExecutive Officer
- Saif QuaziDirector
- David WilkinsExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Craig WilkinsExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Michael D. Van HornDirector
- Raymond BrownDirector
- E. Pierce Marshall, JrDirector
- Adam WeisensteinExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $16M
- Amount sold
- $12.4M
- First sale
- Oct 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$3.6MraisedAug 2018 · 141 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$3.6MraisedAug 2018 · 141 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Randy A. MooreExecutive Officer, Director
- Alan CampbellDirector
- Howard F. Wilkins IIIDirector
- Howard F. Wilkins IIPromoter
- Michael D. Van HornDirector
- Adam WeisensteinExecutive Officer
- Jeffry R. AllenDirector
- David WilkinsExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Craig WilkinsExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $4M
- Amount sold
- $3.6M
- First sale
- Feb 2017
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$3.2MraisedAug 2018 · 15 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$3.2MraisedAug 2018 · 15 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Craig WilkinsExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Howard F. Wilkins IIPromoter
- Jeffry R. AllenDirector
- Howard F. Wilkins IIIDirector
- Adam WeisensteinExecutive Officer
- Michael D. Van HornDirector
- Alan CampbellDirector
- Randy A. MooreExecutive Officer, Director
- David WilkinsExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $4M
- Amount sold
- $3.2M
- First sale
- Aug 2017
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$5MraisedDec 2017 · 71 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$5MraisedDec 2017 · 71 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Randy A. MooreExecutive Officer, Director
- Howard F. Wilkins IIPromoter
- Alan CampbellDirector
- Adam WeisensteinExecutive Officer
- Craig WilkinsExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Jeffry R. AllenDirector
- David WilkinsExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Howard F. Wilkins IIIDirector
- Offering amount
- $10M
- Amount sold
- $5M
- 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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Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
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| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2019 | $224.8K |
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 ZAF Energy Systems do?
- ZAF Energy Systems develops Nickel Zinc (NiZn) and zinc-based battery technologies for industrial energy storage, initially targeting the Group 31 battery segment used in data centers, trucking, and marine markets. It also runs funded development programs for the defense, aerospace, and medical sectors.
- Who founded ZAF Energy Systems?
- ZAF Energy Systems was founded by Craig Wilkins, David Wilkins.
- Who are ZAF Energy Systems's investors?
- ZAF Energy Systems's investors include HOLT Ventures.
- How much funding has ZAF Energy Systems raised?
- ZAF Energy Systems has disclosed $24.2M raised across 4 of its 5 known rounds.
- Where is ZAF Energy Systems headquartered?
- ZAF Energy Systems is headquartered in Columbia Falls, US.