EnPower

EnPower

Manufactures high-energy, fast-charging lithium-ion batteries

Overview

EnPower develops and manufactures high-performance lithium-ion battery cells, featuring a patented multilayer electrode technology that lets cells charge quickly without losing energy storage. This enables high-energy, high-power batteries suitable for electric vehicles and other fast-charging applications. The company differentiates itself through its US-based design and manufacturing with a domestic supply chain, aiming to address local demand and work directly with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the US. EnPower’s goal is to become a leading provider of advanced, scalable lithium-ion batteries in the American market by delivering engineering-focused, high-quality cells to its partners.

About EnPower

Simplify's Rating
Why EnPower is rated
C-
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Automotive & Transportation

Hardware

Industrial & Manufacturing

Energy

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$3.1M

Headquarters

Indianapolis, Indiana

Founded

2014

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What believers are saying

  • Indianapolis gigafactory scales to over 1 GWh capacity since October 2025.
  • Automated lines operational for UAV and defense in Q2 2026.
  • Aligns with CHIPS Act incentives for government contracts.

What critics are saying

  • Sila Nanotechnologies grabs OEM contracts with 20-30% higher density.
  • Amprius displaces EnPower cells in Northrop Grumman UAV deals.
  • $19M funding halts Indianapolis 1 GWh ramp in 6-12 months.

What makes EnPower unique

  • Patented multilayer electrodes enable fast charging without energy density loss.
  • US-based manufacturing uses domestic supply chain for secure batteries.
  • Targets UAV, power tools, and defense with high power-energy cells.

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Funding

Total Funding

$3M

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Funded Over

3 Rounds

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Options

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

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401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

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Relocation Assistance

Parental Leave

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Adoption Assistance

Childcare Support

Elder Care Support

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Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
Independent Online
Nov 22nd, 2024
IFC partners with Enpower to spearhead 700MW interconnector in DRC

IFC partners with Enpower to spearhead 700MW interconnector in DRC.

Department of Energy
Mar 27th, 2024
Funding Opportunity Announcement: SBIR/STTR FY 2023 Phase I Release 2

SBIR/STTR Phase I awards are up to $200,000 for six months to one year. Details on the topics for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Phase I release of the funding opportunity announcement (FOA) are below.

Business Wire
Oct 5th, 2022
Enpower Opens America’S Newest Gigawatt Factory

INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At 11 AM Oct. 5 EnPower, Inc., the US-owned fast-charge battery company, opens its first production facility in Indianapolis. This facility is dedicated to producing next generation American-made lithium-ion batteries, a crucial component of our zero-emission future. The 92,000-square-foot production facility will open with an initial capacity of 800 MWh, quickly growing to well in excess of 1 GWh. EnPower’s multilayer technology has won industry-wide attention because it delivers repeated fast charges without harmful battery degradation or compromising power and energy density

The Business Journals
Apr 25th, 2022
EnPower, Inc. receives financing of $19M in outside financing

EnPower has previously raised $19 million in outside financing and the company won recognition at Venture Madness and the Governor’s Celebration of Innovation, but CEO Annette Finsterbusch said the company could not scale quickly enough in Phoenix.

Indianapolis Business Journal
Mar 2nd, 2022
EnPower, Inc. increases headcount by 100

EnPower Inc. is moving into a facility previously operated by EnerDel Inc. on the city’s northeast side and plans to add more than 100 jobs by the end of the year.

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