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- SK leads Series D to accelerate the scale and global delivery of SCC55®.
- Group14 also acquires the 75% balance of the South Korea joint venture with SK, taking direct control over the manufacture of the company's silicon battery material in Asia.
WOODINVILLE, Wash., Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Group14 Technologies today announced that it has closed a US$463M round led by SK, Inc., with strong participation of other existing investors, including Porsche Investments, ATL, OMERS, Decarbonization Partners, Lightrock Climate Impact Fund, Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund, and others. The funds will be used to continue scaling the manufacture of Group14's silicon battery material, SCC55, in the U.S. and South Korea, and help meet overwhelming demand amid surging requirements for energy storage worldwide.
In addition, Group14 obtained full ownership of its joint venture with SK Inc., located in Sangju, South Korea. Formed in 2021, the joint venture's battery active materials (BAM) factory produces Group14's flagship technology, SCC55, at EV scale to support the global battery manufacturing industry.
"This is a defining moment for Group14 and a clear signal that the future of high-performance energy storage, powered by our silicon battery material, is already here," said Rick Luebbe, CEO and Co-Founder of Group14. "We're strengthening regional battery supply chains and safeguarding our customers from global trade uncertainty."
As Group14's third commercial battery active materials factory, BAM-3 is strategically located in Asia, home to the world's largest battery manufacturers. In September 2024, the 10-gigawatt-hour factory began delivery of SCC55 to over 100 electric vehicle and consumer electronics battery manufacturing customers worldwide.
"Group14 technology is already integrated into millions of ATL batteries powering AI-enabled smartphones," said Joe Kit Chu Lam, Executive Vice President at ATL, a subsidiary of TDK Corporation. "We support even broader delivery of their silicon anode material to power the next generation of high-performance silicon batteries."
Group14's first and second BAM factories are located in Washington state. The company is expanding silicon battery infrastructure in Europe with a state-of-the-art silane gas factory in Germany, which will supply a critical precursor for next-generation energy storage technologies.
Following the Series D round, Group14 has raised over US$1B of equity to fund its growth.
About Group14 Technologies
Group14 Technologies is a global leader in advanced silicon battery materials, transforming the future of rechargeable energy storage. Group14's material, SCC55®, delivers unparalleled performance to any battery and any application – powering millions of devices from EVs to AI-enabled technologies. With commercial-scale factories in the U.S. and Asia, and customers representing 95% of global lithium-ion battery production, Group14 is accelerating the global transition to electrification and ushering in the silicon battery era.
Visit us at www.group14.technology.
- SK leads Series D to accelerate the scale and global delivery of SCC55®.
- Group14 also acquires the 75% balance of the South Korea joint venture with SK, taking direct control over the manufacture of the company's silicon battery material in Asia.
WOODINVILLE, Wash., Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Group14 Technologies today announced that it has closed a US$463M round led by SK, Inc., with strong participation of other existing investors, including Porsche Investments, ATL, OMERS, Decarbonization Partners, Lightrock Climate Impact Fund, Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund, and others. The funds will be used to continue scaling the manufacture of Group14's silicon battery material, SCC55, in the U.S. and South Korea, and help meet overwhelming demand amid surging requirements for energy storage worldwide.
In addition, Group14 obtained full ownership of its joint venture with SK Inc., located in Sangju, South Korea. Formed in 2021, the joint venture's battery active materials (BAM) factory produces Group14's flagship technology, SCC55, at EV scale to support the global battery manufacturing industry.
"This is a defining moment for Group14 and a clear signal that the future of high-performance energy storage, powered by our silicon battery material, is already here," said Rick Luebbe, CEO and Co-Founder of Group14. "We're strengthening regional battery supply chains and safeguarding our customers from global trade uncertainty."
As Group14's third commercial battery active materials factory, BAM-3 is strategically located in Asia, home to the world's largest battery manufacturers. In September 2024, the 10-gigawatt-hour factory began delivery of SCC55 to over 100 electric vehicle and consumer electronics battery manufacturing customers worldwide.
"Group14 technology is already integrated into millions of ATL batteries powering AI-enabled smartphones," said Joe Kit Chu Lam, Executive Vice President at ATL, a subsidiary of TDK Corporation. "We support even broader delivery of their silicon anode material to power the next generation of high-performance silicon batteries."
Group14's first and second BAM factories are located in Washington state. The company is expanding silicon battery infrastructure in Europe with a state-of-the-art silane gas factory in Germany, which will supply a critical precursor for next-generation energy storage technologies.
Following the Series D round, Group14 has raised over US$1B of equity to fund its growth.
About Group14 Technologies
Group14 Technologies is a global leader in advanced silicon battery materials, transforming the future of rechargeable energy storage. Group14's material, SCC55®, delivers unparalleled performance to any battery and any application – powering millions of devices from EVs to AI-enabled technologies. With commercial-scale factories in the U.S. and Asia, and customers representing 95% of global lithium-ion battery production, Group14 is accelerating the global transition to electrification and ushering in the silicon battery era.
Visit us at www.group14.technology.
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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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CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MILESEEY GOLF will officially unveil GeneSonic Pro—the world's first golf speaker with a detachable GPS handheld—on January 21, 2026, at the PGA Show 2026 in Orlando, Florida. The launch will be followed by an exclusive evening event after the show's first day, offering media and industry guests a first look at the product in action.
Building on the success of the GenePro G1 Touchscreen GPS Rangefinder—recognized by TIME as one of the Best Inventions of 2025—GeneSonic Pro marks MILESEEY GOLF's expansion into a broader, performance-driven golf technology category.
Designed for the modern game, GeneSonic Pro introduces a fully integrated on-course system that combines independent GPS navigation, premium audio performance, and an all-in-one design in a single device. Its detachable handheld GPS features a built-in GPS design within a modular system—an approach that is advanced in the current market—allowing golfers to access accurate yardages anywhere on the course without relying on a smartphone, mobile signal, or paid subscription. Meanwhile, MILESEEY's Quad-MagLock Technology ensures stable, reliable mounting throughout the round.
Built to perform across full rounds and varying conditions, GeneSonic Pro reflects MILESEEY GOLF's focus on practical innovation, durability, and refined design—eliminating the traditional trade-offs between GPS devices and golf speakers.
GeneSonic Pro will be available for purchase beginning January 21, 2026, at 02:00 a.m. EST, through Amazon and MILESEEY GOLF's official website. Early view and product updates are available at: https://mileseeygolf.com/pages/mileseey-genesonic-pro-golf-gps-speaker-pga-2026
PGA Show attendees are invited to experience the product in person at Booth 579, West Building, Orange County Convention Center, as well as at MILESEEY GOLF's official launch event on the evening of January 21.
About MILESEEY GOLF
MILESEEY GOLF is a sub-brand of MILESEEY, a global leader in high-precision laser and optical technologies since 2009. Founded in 2014, MILESEEY GOLF was created to empower serious golfers with intelligent, performance-driven rangefinders engineered for clarity, adaptability, and absolute precision in all course conditions. Since 2015, the company has introduced innovations such as PinPoint Green™ Mode and SmartFiltering™. Built on advanced technology, we deliver more than numbers—we deliver confidence through cutting-edge performance.
MILESEEY GOLF — See Beyond Limits.
For more information, visit: https://mileseeygolf.com
Social Media: @MileseeyGolf (YouTube / Facebook / TikTok / Instagram)
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MILESEEY GOLF will officially unveil GeneSonic Pro—the world's first golf speaker with a detachable GPS handheld—on January 21, 2026, at the PGA Show 2026 in Orlando, Florida. The launch will be followed by an exclusive evening event after the show's first day, offering media and industry guests a first look at the product in action.
Building on the success of the GenePro G1 Touchscreen GPS Rangefinder—recognized by TIME as one of the Best Inventions of 2025—GeneSonic Pro marks MILESEEY GOLF's expansion into a broader, performance-driven golf technology category.
Designed for the modern game, GeneSonic Pro introduces a fully integrated on-course system that combines independent GPS navigation, premium audio performance, and an all-in-one design in a single device. Its detachable handheld GPS features a built-in GPS design within a modular system—an approach that is advanced in the current market—allowing golfers to access accurate yardages anywhere on the course without relying on a smartphone, mobile signal, or paid subscription. Meanwhile, MILESEEY's Quad-MagLock Technology ensures stable, reliable mounting throughout the round.
Built to perform across full rounds and varying conditions, GeneSonic Pro reflects MILESEEY GOLF's focus on practical innovation, durability, and refined design—eliminating the traditional trade-offs between GPS devices and golf speakers.
GeneSonic Pro will be available for purchase beginning January 21, 2026, at 02:00 a.m. EST, through Amazon and MILESEEY GOLF's official website. Early view and product updates are available at: https://mileseeygolf.com/pages/mileseey-genesonic-pro-golf-gps-speaker-pga-2026
PGA Show attendees are invited to experience the product in person at Booth 579, West Building, Orange County Convention Center, as well as at MILESEEY GOLF's official launch event on the evening of January 21.
About MILESEEY GOLF
MILESEEY GOLF is a sub-brand of MILESEEY, a global leader in high-precision laser and optical technologies since 2009. Founded in 2014, MILESEEY GOLF was created to empower serious golfers with intelligent, performance-driven rangefinders engineered for clarity, adaptability, and absolute precision in all course conditions. Since 2015, the company has introduced innovations such as PinPoint Green™ Mode and SmartFiltering™. Built on advanced technology, we deliver more than numbers—we deliver confidence through cutting-edge performance.
MILESEEY GOLF — See Beyond Limits.
For more information, visit: https://mileseeygolf.com
Social Media: @MileseeyGolf (YouTube / Facebook / TikTok / Instagram)
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
MILESEEY GOLF to Unveil GeneSonic Pro at PGA Show 2026
MILESEEY GOLF to Unveil GeneSonic Pro at PGA Show 2026
