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Overview
ZapBatt makes Lithium Titanate battery systems for fast charging, long lifespan, and high safety, selling battery packs in various sizes and offering custom solutions. The batteries use Lithium Titanate chemistry to charge in under 20 minutes and endure up to 15,000 cycles, while a Battery AI analyzes 26 performance factors to continuously optimize output. It stands out by pairing ultra-fast charging and very long cycle life with an AI-driven optimization layer and the ability to tailor packs for different industries. Its goal is to provide reliable, efficient energy storage across industries, lowering total cost of ownership and promoting sustainable energy use through scalable, customized battery systems.
About Proper Voltage
Industries
Data & Analytics
Hardware
Energy
AI & Machine Learning
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$7.2M
Headquarters
Oceanside, California
Founded
2019
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Proper Voltage raised new capital in May 2026, extending runway into commercialization.
- The website updated July 31, 2026, signaling active product and messaging development.
- Hiring signals from July 2026 suggest expansion across engineering, sales, and deployment teams.
What critics are saying
- May 2026 funding was only $6.5 million, limiting manufacturing and sales scale.
- Incumbents like Tesla, Enphase, and battery OEMs can bundle integrated power electronics.
- If certification slips in UPS or defense, revenue stalls and the platform story fails.
What makes Proper Voltage unique
- Proper Voltage sells a battery operating system, not just cells, reducing redesign costs.
- Its bOS works across lithium titanate, sodium-ion, and other chemistries.
- Carlsbad-based founders Charlie Welch and David Felzer target critical power, robotics, and defense.
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Total Funding
$7.2M
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6 month growth
↓ -26%1 year growth
↑ 10%2 year growth
↑ 0%In a strategic collaboration with Toshiba, ZAPBATT launches its revolutionary Battery Operating System (bOS), initially focusing on Toshiba's Battery SCiB(TM) Lithium Titanium Oxide (LTO) chemistry for integration across a variety of applications.
According to filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, ZapBatt is raising $7,162,000.00 in new funding. Sources indicate that as part of senior management Chief Technology Officer, David Felzer played a key role in
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About Proper Voltage
Industries
Data & Analytics
Hardware
Energy
AI & Machine Learning
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$7.2M
Headquarters
Oceanside, California
Founded
2019
Proper Voltage is Hiring for 12 Jobs on Simplify!
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