Sila Nanotechnologies

Next-generation battery materials company developing advanced silicon anode technology

Energy 📍 Alameda, California Founded 2011

Current Valuation

$1.7B

as of 2026-Q2

UNICORN

Sila Nanotechnologies is a battery materials company that develops advanced silicon-dominant anode materials to replace traditional graphite in lithium-ion batteries. The company's Titan Silicon technology delivers 20% more energy density, enabling longer runtime, extended range, and faster charging for electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and other applications.

Company Profile

CEO

Gene Berdichevsky

Founded

2011

Alameda, California

Employees

201-500

Total Raised

$1.5B

Growth

Rapidly scaling with first automotive-scale silicon anode plant operational in Moses Lake; planning expansion to 250 GWh capacity within 5 years; hiring up to 500 employees

Last Round

Series G — $475M (Apr 2026)

IPO Status

none

Founders & Key People

Gene BerdichevskyGleb YushinAlex Jacobs

Investors

Sutter Hill Ventures · T. Rowe Price Associates · Bessemer Venture Partners · Coatue · Mercedes-Benz · Canada Pension Plan Investment Board · Matrix Partners · 8VC · Perry Creek Capital · Permira

Products

Titan Silicon anode
Silicon-carbon composite anode material
Advanced lithium-ion battery materials
Next-generation battery technology for EVs
Battery materials for consumer electronics
Battery materials for drones and satellites
Battery materials for AR/VR devices
Energy storage solutions

Competitors

Enovix · Group14 Technologies · Amprius Technologies · Enevate · Coreshell Technologies

Battery materialsSilicon anodeElectric vehiclesEnergy storageClimate techAdvanced manufacturing