Wildcat Discovery Technologies

Wildcat Discovery Technologies, founded in 2006, is a leading U.S. developer and manufacturer of advanced battery cathode materials like LFP, LMFP, and DRX. With over 15 years of R&D and 225+ projects, they support electric vehicles and energy storage solutions.

Company Location

Country:

United States

City:

San Diego, California

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Company Overview

Wildcat Discovery Technologies, established in 2006 and headquartered in San Diego, California, is a leading United States-based developer and manufacturer of advanced battery cathode materials. With a mission to support clean energy adoption through sustainable, safe, and abundant materials, Wildcat leverages over 15 years of R&D expertise and has completed more than 225 projects for 85 customers, including major automotive manufacturers and material suppliers.

Battery Technology

Wildcat uses a high-throughput discovery platform that evaluates thousands of materials weekly to accelerate cathode material development tenfold. The company focuses on three core chemistries—Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP), Lithium Manganese Iron Phosphate (LMFP), and disordered rocksalt (DRX)—and is constructing a 30,000-ton manufacturing facility in the southeastern United States, targeting 15,000 tons annual production by 2026 and doubling capacity by 2028.

Products

High-performance cathode materials: LFP for energy storage systems and entry-level EVs; LMFP for enhanced performance in mid-level EVs and commercial trucks; DRX for premium and large electric vehicles. The company is also developing its EV “Super Cell” technology.

Recent Projects

Secured multiple customer agreements for LFP production after manufacturing one metric ton of material; partnered with Euro Manganese for material supply; collaborated with Austin Elements on battery recycling; achieved its 100th patent milestone. Series D financing raised over $90 million to advance Super Cell development.

Investors

Investors include Koch Strategic Platforms (Series D lead), Eastman Kodak, Fifth Wall Climate, InoBat, 5AM Ventures, Presidio Partners, Virgin Green Fund, Infield Capital, and Vision Ridge Partners. The Series D round raised over $90M.

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