CEO, Co-Founder
Transforming the batteries that power our lives
We’re enabling a world where anything that can run on rechargeable batteries does.
Our Story
The silicon battery era begins
We began production at the joint venture factory with SK in South Korea and completed shipments of SCC55® to over 100 customers from this location. In addition, we landed an award negotiation of up to $200M from U.S. DOE for a silane factory in Moses Lake, securing domestic access to this critical raw material and alleviating a critical bottleneck for the industry. We also signed agreements with eight leading EV and CE cell manufacturers totaling over $750M, and hosted U.S. DOE and state representatives at BAM-2.
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Expanding our manufacturing capabilities from North America to Europe
We broke ground on our second commercial factory, BAM-2, located in Moses Lake, WA. Beginning with two manufacturing modules, each capable of delivering up to 2,000 tons of SCC55® annually, BAM-2 is expected to create hundreds of jobs. We also acquired Schmid Silicon and its exceptional silane process expertise to expand our European manufacturing footprint and deliver the world’s best silicon battery materials.
Our Story
Securing private and public sector support for our second US BAM factory
One of the largest climate tech rounds of the year, our $614 million Series C funding round was led by Porsche AG with participation from Decarbonization Partners, Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund and more. This was quickly followed by a $100 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy, which accelerated the buildout of our second commercial US factory.
Our Story
Kickstarting commercial manufacturing globally
We launched our first commercial Battery Active Materials factory (BAM-1) in Woodinville, WA, before announcing a joint venture with SK to build a BAM factory in South Korea. Within the year, we made significant progress in securing our capabilities to deliver silicon battery materials for global automotive and consumer electronics OEM customers.
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Accelerating the path to our first BAM factory
We secured $17 million in Series B funding led by SK materials, one of the world’s top manufacturers of special and industrial gasses, along with participation from returning investor, OVP Venture Partners, which supported the launch of our first commercial factory in the US.
Our Story
Growing with the support of key strategics in the battery industry
Led by Amperex Technologies Limited (ATL), with participation from BASF Venture Capital, Cabot Corporation, Showa Denko (now Resonac), and OVP Venture Partners, our $18 million Series A funding enabled us to scale SCC55® and launch our pilot factory.
Our Story
Founded to electrify everything
Rick Luebbe and Dr. Rick Costantino launched Group14 after seeing the need for better energy storage solutions. To transform lithium-ion batteries into silicon batteries, Group14 developed its Applied Innovation methodology, a foundational framework with parallel approaches to material and manufacturing innovation. By doing so, Luebbe and Dr. Costantino ensured that SCC55® could be developed in a lab and scaled to reach global markets.
EXECUTIVE TEAM
Meet our leadership
Rick has more than two decades of experience both in technology and in management consulting. Before founding Group14, he co-founded and led EnerG2 as CEO through its growth stages from 2003 until its acquisition by BASF in 2016. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Oscilla Power, is an Army veteran, and holds an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Rick has spent more than 20 years developing products across the biopharmaceutical and chemical industries at companies such as Genentech, Alkermes, and Nastech. Prior to founding Group14, he served as the VP of Research and Development at EnerG2. Holder of more than 60 U.S. patents and 50 publications, Rick earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from MIT.
Mike has spent his career providing strategic, financial and operational support to public and private high-growth companies across a wide range of sectors. Over the last 15 years, he has worked within the sustainability sector, serving as the CFO of Nasdaq-listed Gevo and Westport Fuel Systems, and as an investor with the Virgin Green Fund. He holds an MBA from INSEAD in France.
Chris has more than 20 years of experience leading business development from key partnerships to fundraisings, IPOs, and acquisitions for deep tech companies. Chris brings strong technical and international business experience, having previously led global business development at Polysync Technologies, Kalray, ClearSpeed Technology, and more.
Kiseon brings 30 years of experience in advanced materials and technology development. Previously, he held leadership roles at SK Inc. Materials, where he expanded the portfolio across semiconductors, batteries, and clean energy. Kiseon also served as CEO of SK TriChem and SK Materials Group14, and spent two decades at SK Hynix advancing memory technology and process development. Kiseon holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science from Korea University.
A strategic HR leader, Angie has spent over 20 years driving high-performance cultures for global companies and championing a values-driven, diverse and inclusive workplace in support of talent acquisition and retention. Prior to joining Group14, Angie has worked with companies including Terex, Washington Mutual and AT&T.
Don leads operations across Group14’s factories in the U.S., overseeing manufacturing, EHS, quality, and maintenance. With three decades of experience in automotive manufacturing and regional economic development, he drives operational excellence and fosters collaboration to advance industry growth and support local communities.
Reza oversees global operations and manufacturing for Group14’s silane production, a critical precursor to its silicon battery technology. Prior to Group14, Reza served as CEO of Schmid Silicon Technology GmbH, Director of Integrated Fab Solutions for Schmid Group, and VP of Business Development for Oerlikon Solar.
With nearly three decades of accounting and finance experience in technology, financial institutions, telecommunications, NGOs, and startups, Brian oversees Group14’s accounting and financial management. Brian has held senior leadership roles at companies including JP Morgan Chase, T-Mobile, Core Scientific, PATH, and more.
With more than two decades of experience in the manufacturing industry, Jennifer leads Group14’s global logistics strategy for its entire value chain. Before joining Group14, she spent 13 years at ADA Carbon Solutions as Operations Controller and then as Supply Chain Director.
With nearly two decades of experience as an Environmental Health & Safety leader, Andy is recognized for promoting a culture of safety and environmental stewardship across an array of global manufacturing companies. Prior to joining Group14, Andy worked with Advanced Emissions Solutions, Essity, and Cleveland-Cliffs.
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