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Group14 Closes US$463M Series D Funding Round and Acquires 100% Ownership of BAM Factory in South Korea from SK, Inc.

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SCC55® Resets Benchmark for Silicon Battery Performance

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Silicon Battery Systems for the Era of AI and Data Centers

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Group14 and BASF collaborate on market-ready silicon anode solution

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News | August 20, 2025

Group14 lands $463M from SK, Porsche, and others to make silicon anodes for EVs

TechCrunch: Battery materials startup Group14 announced Wednesday it has closed a $463 million funding round to expand its manufacturing footprint, a sign that investors remain confident in the future of electric vehicles.

News | August 20, 2025

Porsche-backed Group14 closes new funding, takes control of JV’s battery material plant

Reuters: Group14 Technologies said on Wednesday it had raised $463 million in its latest financing round led by South Korean investment firm SK (034730.KS), opens new tab, as the silicon-based battery material startup aims to scale up production.

News | August 20, 2025

American Battery Companies Are Shopping Abroad

The Wall Street Journal: U.S. battery companies are increasingly looking overseas for new manufacturing opportunities, amid waning support for clean technologies at home.

News | July 22, 2025

From 0 to 80% in 10 Min? This U.S. Battery Tech Could Upend the EV Game

MSN: U.S.-based battery technology company Group14 Technologies has taken a significant step toward resolving one of the biggest challenges in electric vehicles (EVs): range anxiety.

News | June 25, 2025

Group14’s SCC55® Resets Benchmark for Silicon Battery Performance: 1,500+ Cycles with Faster Charging and Higher Energy Density

AP News: Data from 20+ customers worldwide shows a significant leap in silicon battery cycle life, ranging from 1,500 to over 3,000 charge cycles.

News | June 26, 2025

Silicon battery breakthrough could double EV range and last 3,000+ cycles

MSN: A Washington-based company has announced a major performance benchmark for silicon battery performance. Group14 Technologies revealed that SCC55 is enabling silicon battery manufacturers to consistently achieve over 1,500 charge cycles.

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News | February 1, 2025

American company announces game-changing battery technology with unprecedented power — here’s how it could unlock next-gen energy storage

Yahoo Tech: Coast-to-coast silicon cooperation detailed in a release from PR Newswire has the potential to lower costs and improve battery performance for aviation, electronics, electric vehicles, and grid storage — all by 2027.

Blog | January 20, 2025

How Silicon Batteries are Powering EVs, Consumer Electronics, and Energy Storage’s Future

As markets look for better rechargeable batteries to meet exponentially increasing demand across sectors, silicon batteries have emerged as the technology of choice for manufacturers and OEMs pushing the boundaries of battery performance for electric vehicles, consumer electronics and energy storage.

News | January 17, 2025

Honor Magic 7 Pro review: Taking things to a whole new level

MSN: There’s a new design as well, the latest Qualcomm hardware, a third-gen silicon-carbon battery, and upgraded cameras — including a 200MP telephoto lens at the back.

News | January 12, 2025

The future of electric car batteries: Why silicon anodes are in the fast lane

T3N: There’s a lot of momentum in the field of battery research. The ultimate goal is to find the most powerful and durable energy storage systems possible, primarily to advance electromobility. Now it looks like a competition between two approaches.

News | January 5, 2025

Apple IPhone Supplier TDK Rolls Out New Batteries to Keep Pace With AI

Bloomberg: TDK Corp. plans to mass-produce advanced silicon-anode batteries with 15% higher energy density in 2025, addressing rising AI-powered device demands. These batteries enable faster EV charging and enhanced smartphone performance. Partnering with Group14 Technologies and ATL, TDK is leveraging rapid production capabilities despite concerns about supply limitations. Growth is expected incrementally, as silicon battery adoption expands.

News | December 18, 2024

Honor’s silicon battery tech makes the Magic 7 Pro stand out even more

Yahoo Tech: Honor’s Magic7 Pro smartphone features a silicon-carbon battery powered by Group14’s SCC55™ silicon battery material. With a capacity of up to 5,850mAh, the battery enables the fast charging and extended battery life necessary to meet the growing demands of AI-enabled devices.

Press Release | December 10, 2024

Sionic Energy uses SCC55® to fully displace graphite for 100% silicon battery

Sionic’s advanced cell design demonstrates Group14’s silicon battery material can deliver transformational energy density and maintain best-in-class stability

Press Release | November 21, 2024

Group14’s SCC55® Powers Groundbreaking AI-Powered HONOR Magic7 Pro Smartphone

Transformational silicon battery material is expected to enable new era of edge-enabled personal AI computing across millions of devices

News | November 19, 2024

Silicon anode development promising despite turbulent ex-China graphite progress

Fastmarkets: Group14 CEO Rick Luebbe anticipates rapid growth in silicon anode markets, independent of ex-China graphite supply chains. He notes that demand is strong, with eight ‘take-or-pay’ agreements nearing $800 million. However, domestic silane gas supply remains a bottleneck, as it’s essential for silicon anode production.

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