Sila Nanotechnologies

Private

Alameda, California-based battery materials company commercializing a silicon-based anode that boosts lithium-ion energy density by 20-40%. Powering the Mercedes EQG and the Whoop 4.0 wearable. Founded 2011 by Tesla and MIT alumni.

Founders Gene Berdichevsky, Gleb Yushin, Alex Jacobs
CEO Gene Berdichevsky

Company

Founded
2011
Headquarters
Alameda, United States

Financials

Total Funding
$1.3B
Sectors
Climate Tech Transportation Hardware
www.silanano.com

Funding History

7 rounds
Series G Jun 17, 2026
$375M
Coatue Management (Lead) T. Rowe Price Mercedes-Benz Group Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Sutter Hill Ventures Bessemer Venture Partners TPG Rise Climate
Series F Jan 26, 2021
$590M
Coatue Management (Lead) T. Rowe Price Daimler Sutter Hill Ventures Matrix Partners Canada Pension Plan Investment Board 8090 Partners
Series E Jan 8, 2020
$45M
T. Rowe Price (Lead) Daimler Coatue Management Sutter Hill Ventures Bessemer Venture Partners
Series D Aug 22, 2019
$170M
Daimler (Lead) Sutter Hill Ventures Matrix Partners Bessemer Venture Partners ATP Coatue Management
Series C Apr 26, 2018
$70M
Sutter Hill Ventures (Lead) Matrix Partners Bessemer Venture Partners Daimler
Series B Apr 23, 2015
$40M
Matrix Partners (Lead) Sutter Hill Ventures Bessemer Venture Partners
Series A Aug 1, 2012
$11M
Sutter Hill Ventures (Lead) Matrix Partners

Funding data is compiled from multiple independent sources including company announcements, press coverage, and regulatory filings. While we strive for accuracy, amounts and dates may reflect reported figures at time of announcement.