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zinc-five

Tualatin, US · Founded 2016 · Delaware corporation · 141 employees on LinkedIn · 7 known investors

ZincFive develops nickel-zinc (NiZn) batteries that provide backup and uninterruptible power for mission-critical applications across multiple industries and infrastructures. Its batteries are positioned as safe and recyclable power storage solutions.

Founders & leadership

zinc-five was founded in 2016 by Tim Hysell.

THTim Hysell
Tim HysellCo-founder & Strategic Advisor
THTod Higinbotham
Tod HiginbothaminCEO
MHMarty Heimbigner
Marty HeimbignerChief Financial Officer

Board

MPMark Perutz
Mark PerutzinBoard directorPartner at DBL Partners
JJJesse Johnson
Jesse JohnsoninBoard directorManaging Director at Helios Climate Ventures
MVMarc van den Berg
Marc van den BergBoard director
BS
Ben SampsonBoard director
RG
Robert G PowellBoard director
JB
Julie BlundenBoard director
PL
Prescott LoganBoard director
SF
Steve FosterBoard director
GR
G. Robert PowellBoard director

Investors · 7

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$112.2M disclosed across 8 rounds · 2015–2025

$28.9MraisedDec 2025 · 134 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Tod HiginbothamExecutive Officer
  • Robert PowellDirector
  • Mark PerutzDirector
  • Tim HysellExecutive Officer, Director
  • Julie BlundenDirector
  • Prescott LoganDirector
  • Ben SampsonDirector
  • Jesse JohnsonDirector
Offering amount
$30M
Amount sold
$28.9M
First sale
Oct 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$25.8MraisedJun 2025 · 17 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Mark PerutzDirector
  • Ben SampsonDirector
  • Jesse JohnsonDirector
  • Tim HysellExecutive Officer, Director
  • Robert G PowellDirector
  • Julie BlundenDirector
  • Prescott LoganDirector
Offering amount
$26M
Amount sold
$25.8M
First sale
Jun 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$11.3MraisedMar 2022 · 2 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Julie BlundenDirector
  • Tim HysellExecutive Officer, Director
  • Robert G PowellDirector
  • Jesse JohnsonDirector
  • Ben SampsonDirector
  • Mark PerutzDirector
Offering amount
$75M
Amount sold
$11.3M
First sale
Feb 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$33MraisedApr 2021 · 3 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Mark PerutzDirector
  • Steve FosterDirector
  • Marc van den BergDirector
  • Tim HysellExecutive Officer, Director
  • G. Robert PowellDirector
Offering amount
$35M
Amount sold
$33M
Sales commissions
$1.2M
Placement agents
Cabot Lodge Securities LLC, BMO Capital Markets Corp.
First sale
Mar 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$4.2MraisedAug 2020 · 57 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • G. Robert PowellDirector
  • Mark PerutzDirector
  • Marc van den BergDirector
  • Tim HysellExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$5M
Amount sold
$4.2M
First sale
Jul 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$3.4MraisedOct 2019 · 7 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Tim HysellExecutive Officer, Director
  • Marc van den BergDirector
  • Robert PowellDirector
  • Mark PerutzDirector
Offering amount
$25M
Amount sold
$3.4M
First sale
Sep 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$2.9MraisedAug 2016 · 17 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Tim L. HysellExecutive Officer, Director
  • James KellyDirector
  • G. Robert PowellDirector
Offering amount
$20M
Amount sold
$2.9M
Placement agents
Cabot Lodge Securities LLC
First sale
Aug 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$2.8MraisedMar 2016 · 8 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • James KellyDirector
  • G. Robert PowellDirector
  • Tim R. HysellExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$15M
Amount sold
$2.8M
Finders' fees
$1K
Placement agents
Cabot Lodge Securities LLC
First sale
Oct 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does zinc-five do?
ZincFive develops nickel-zinc (NiZn) batteries that provide backup and uninterruptible power for mission-critical applications across multiple industries and infrastructures. Its batteries are positioned as safe and recyclable power storage solutions.
Who founded zinc-five?
zinc-five was founded by Tim Hysell in 2016.
Who are zinc-five's investors?
zinc-five's investors include Climate Investment, Helios Climate Ventures, Alpha Ascent Ventures Llc, Angeleno Group, Braemar Energy Ventures, DBL Partners, Qiming Venture Partners.
How much funding has zinc-five raised?
zinc-five has disclosed $112.2M raised across 8 rounds.
Where is zinc-five headquartered?
zinc-five is headquartered in Tualatin, US.