Gene Berdichevsky
FounderFounder at Sila Nanotechnologies
San Francisco Bay Area
FoundedSila Nanotechnologies
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Gene Berdichevsky is the co-founder and CEO of Sila Nanotechnologies Inc., a materials technology company headquartered in Alameda, California. The company focuses on commercializing next-generation battery chemistry.
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Sila Nanotechnologies's investors · 13
8VCAustin · $100K – $50M checksARPA-Esince 2012Atreides ManagementBoston · since 2026Bessemer Venture PartnersRedwood City · $5M – $100M checks · since 2026Coatue ManagementNew York · $1M – $20M checksCongruent VenturesSan Francisco · $100K – $5M checksFoothill VenturesLos Altos · $100K – $10M checksIn-Q-TelTysons · $100K – $2.5M checks · since 2026MatrixSan Francisco · $100K – $10M checks · since 2026National Science FoundationAlexandria · since 2012Next47Palo AltoSutter Hill VenturesPalo Alto · $100K – $5M checks · since 2026T. Rowe PriceBaltimore · since 2026
Co-founders at Sila Nanotechnologies
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Gleb YushinCo-Founder & CTO
Experience
- Sila Nanotechnologies Inc.Co-founder and CEOcurrent2011 — present
- Ghost LocomotionMember Board Of Directors2018 — 2024
- Sutter Hill VenturesEntrepreneur in Residence2010 — 2011
- Stanford UniversityGraduate Student2008 — 2010
- Tesla MotorsBattery System Architect / Tech Lead2004 — 2008
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CleantechEntrepreneurshipBatteriesProduct DevelopmentElectric VehiclesEnergy SystemsRenewable EnergyVenture CapitalStart-upsEnergy StorageFuel CellsSolar Energy
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Gene Berdichevsky?
- Gene Berdichevsky is the co-founder and CEO of Sila Nanotechnologies Inc., a materials technology company headquartered in Alameda, California. The company focuses on commercializing next-generation battery chemistry.
- Where does Gene Berdichevsky work?
- Gene Berdichevsky is Founder of Sila Nanotechnologies.
- What companies did Gene Berdichevsky found?
- Gene Berdichevsky founded Sila Nanotechnologies.
- Where did Gene Berdichevsky go to school?
- Gene Berdichevsky studied at Stanford University (MS, Energy Engineering); Stanford University (BS, Mechanical Engineering).
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