# e-Zinc

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/e-zinc

- Industry: Renewable Energy
- Headquarters: Toronto, Canada
- Website: www.e-zinc.ca
- Total disclosed funding: $58M
- Latest round: Series A (Jun 27, 2024)
- Investors on record: 13

## About

Based in Canada, e-Zinc Inc. specializes in innovative long-duration energy storage solutions, utilizing a unique zinc-based technology to support the transition towards renewable energy sources.e-Zinc Inc., founded in 2013 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, focuses on developing energy storage solutions that leverage zinc technology. The company has completed 12 funding deals, raising a total of CAD 42.000 mn in its latest funding round, a Series A led by Evok Innovations on June 27, 2024. The CEO is James Larsen and the founder is Gregory Zhang.e-Zinc specializes in innovative long-duration energy storage solutions utilizing a unique zinc-based technology. This core product is designed to facilitate the transition from reliance on fossil fuels to renewable energy sources by effectively storing energy generated from intermittent renewable systems, such as wind and solar. e-Zinc's technology decouples energy from power, enabling customers to utilize stored energy when generation is low, thus addressing the issue of intermittency in renewable energy supply. The primary end users of e-Zinc's products include businesses and communities looking to enhance their sustainability efforts and reduce carbon emissions. The company targets multiple geographical markets, including North America and Europe, ensuring that its technologies are accessible to a diverse client base invested in cleaner energy solutions.e-Zinc's revenue model is structured around partnerships and B2B transactions, primarily targeting organizations that invest in renewable energy infrastructure. The company collaborates with various stakeholders, including energy providers and large-scale consumers, to facilitate the deployment of its energy storage solutions. Transactions typically involve agreements where clients integrate e-Zinc's technology into their energy systems, enhancing their overall efficiency and sustainability. While specific pricing plans for products and services are not publicly disclosed, e-Zinc focuses on providing cost-effective and scalable solutions to meet the unique needs of its partners and clients. With significant support from investors and industry leaders, e-Zinc's financial backing allows for the continued development and commercialization of its flagship energy storage technology.e-Zinc plans to utilize the CAD 42.000 mn raised in its Series A funding round to support its commercialization and manufacturing initiatives. The company is focusing on launching new products designed to enhance energy storage capabilities while expanding into new markets, particularly targeting Europe and North America by the end of 2024.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jun 27, 2024, $31M — BDC Capital, Export Development Canada, Anzu Partners, Evok Innovations, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Toyota Ventures, Eni Next, Ultratech Capital Partners, Graphite Ventures
- Series A, Apr 7, 2022, $25M — BDC Capital, Earth Foundry, Anzu Partners, Toyota Ventures, Eni Next
- Seed, Jan 9, 2020, $2.6M — Earth Foundry, MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund, Sustainable Chemistry Alliance, Emeraude Suisse Capital

## Investors

- Earth Foundry (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/earth-foundry) — Seed, Series A
- MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mars-investment-accelerator-fund) — Seed
- Sustainable Chemistry Alliance — Seed
- Emeraude Suisse Capital — Seed
- BDC Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bdc-capital) — Series A
- Anzu Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/anzu-partners) — Series A
- Toyota Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/toyota-ventures) — Series A
- Eni Next (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/eni-next) — Series A
- Export Development Canada — Series A
- Evok Innovations (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/evok-innovations) — Series A
- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries — Series A
- Ultratech Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ultratech-capital-partners) — Series A
- Graphite Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/graphite-ventures) — Series A