GDI raises additional $11.5 million in Series A funding led by Helios Climate Ventures to enhance EV battery anode production.
GDI raises additional $11.5 million in Series A funding led by Helios Climate Ventures to enhance EV battery anode production.
05/19/25, 11:46 PM
Location
rochesterMoney raised
$11.5 million
Industry
manufacturing
Round Type
series a
Investors
Inno Energy, Impact Ny, Helios Climate Ventures
Battery materials startup GDI has secured an additional $11.5 million in Series A funding to scale production of silicon anodes for electric vehicles. The funding was led by Helios Climate Ventures, Impact NY, and InnoEnergy, bringing the total Series A raised to over $20 million. GDI aims to improve energy density and charge times for EV batteries. CEO Rob Anstey stated that the funds will help expand production at their pilot plant in the Netherlands in the next 24 months.
Company Info
Location
rochester, new york, united states
Additional Info
GDI is advancing the world’s transition to an all-electric, sustainable future by developing and manufacturing next-generation 100% silicon battery anodes. Through a scalable and cost-effective process, GDI delivers significantly superior battery performance compared to standard lithium-ion technologies—unlocking higher energy density, faster charging, and longer-lasting power for a wide range of applications.