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Prieto Battery Raises $5.7 Million to Accelerate Development of Solid-State Advanced Rechargeable Batteries

Aug. 18, 2021

FORT COLLINS, Colo., /PRNewswire/ — Prieto Battery, Inc. announced today that it has closed on the first tranche of its $5.7 million Series C Round financing. The investment will accelerate Prieto’s development of its proprietary 3D solid-state rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Pilatus Capital, a new investor in the company, led the series C financing with participation of existing investors including Stanley Ventures.

Prieto’s novel and patented battery architecture provides higher power capabilities, fast charging, high energy density, low and high temperature operation, and is safer than conventional lithium-ion batteries.

”We welcome Pilatus Capital to the Prieto investor team and are encouraged by the continued support of our strategic partner Stanley Ventures,” said Mike Rosenberg, Prieto CEO. “The Series C financing enables us to expand our team and build up the resources necessary to scale our solid-state battery for our partners and customers, as well as initiate the development of high-volume manufacturing processes.”

”Prieto’s technology is unique and potentially transformative. It is a solid-state system that has the potential for high power and fast charge, but also high energy density and operating safety” said Sebastien Belanger, Pilatus Capital’s Principal Executive Officer. “Pilatus is pleased to join the other investors and to work closely with the Prieto team as well as Stanley Ventures to commercialize this breakthrough technology.”

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About Prieto Battery
Prieto Battery is an advanced technology company focused on the development and commercialization of advanced 3D, solid-state, lithium-ion, rechargeable batteries. The company was founded by Dr. Amy Prieto to commercialize patented 3D advanced battery technology and its lab and headquarters are in Fort Collins, CO. Prieto is an industry leader in the development of advanced technology batteries with its unique 3D battery architecture that enables both high power and high energy density. Alongside the technology, Prieto has also patented a unique low-cost electroplating manufacturing process for its battery that uses non-toxic materials.

About Pilatus Capital
Pilatus is a venture capital firm driven by innovation. We have deep academic foundations and an unwavering commitment to furthering innovation. We seek to join forces with early-stage enterprises that develop high-impact technologies with global reach.

We have spent decades investing, building, and operating successful businesses. We strive to leverage our expertise and networks to identify, evaluate, and enable our portfolio. We aim to provide guidance to perfect, protect, and commercialize these innovations for the betterment of human health, our environment, society, and our investors.

About Stanley Ventures
STANLEY Ventures is the corporate venture arm of Stanley Black & Decker. STANLEY Ventures partners with the company’s businesses to drive innovation and push the boundaries of what’s possible through strategic investments in startups who are developing technologies that redefine industries. They are “For Those Who Make the World Innovative.”

For more information:
Mike Rosenberg
CEO
Prieto Battery, Inc.
970-545-4085
[email protected]

Prieto Battery, Inc signs Memo Of Understanding with Moses Lake Industries

April 26, 2017

Fort Collins, CO – Prieto Battery, an advanced 3D Lithium Ion battery technology company, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Moses Lake Industries to pursue a technical collaboration for the electroplating and manufacturing of Prieto’s anode.

Moses Lake Industries (MLI) is a leading global supplier of high-performance chemical solutions to the semiconductor and flat panel industries. One of MLI’s core capabilities is high volume electroplating and the key reason Prieto was drawn to this collaboration. “As Prieto moves towards optimizing our technology, we’ve always been in search of an electroplating partner that can share our vision and is committed to helping us introduce this tenured methodology into the battery sector. We believe MLI is that partner,” said Dr. Amy Prieto, CEO/CSO and Founder of Prieto Battery.

The Memo Of Understanding covers a set time period of stepped milestones all driven to deliver commercially-viable anodes to Prieto’s key strategic partners and the broader battery market worldwide. Hiro Era, President of MLI, said, “We recognize Prieto Battery’s technology as a game-changer in the battery industry, and we are looking forward to a long term partnership with Prieto to scale this technology and get it out in the marketplace as quickly as possible”.

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About Prieto Battery
Prieto Battery Inc., a Colorado company, was founded in June 2009 to accelerate the shift of Prieto’s innovations from the research laboratory to the commercial marketplace. The Company’s mission is to commercialize a patented 3D lithium-ion battery technology that delivers transformational performance at a competitive cost using non-toxic materials with the ability to customize shapes. Since its incorporation, Prieto has made significant strides in achieving its goal to produce a truly disruptive and transformational battery technology through its patented 3D battery architecture. Alongside the technology, Prieto has also patented a unique electroplating manufacturing process for its battery that uses non-toxic materials and will be price competitive. Prieto’s lab and headquarters are based in Fort Collins, Colo. For more information, please contact Katie M. Hoffner, Senior VP of Strategy, at [email protected] or visit www.prietobattery.com.

About Moses Lake Industries
MLI was established in 1984 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Tama Chemicals with global headquarters in Moses Lake, WA. They have manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and China, and partners and subsidiaries in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and Singapore to ensure reliable and efficient delivery of their chemistries and world-class service to customers around the globe. They have consistently been the recipient of the Intel Supplier Continuous Quality Improvement Award. For more information on MLI, please contact Mark Willey, Senior Director of Technology, at [email protected], or visit http://www.mlindustries.com.

Prieto Battery Receives Investment from Stanley Ventures To Pursue Commercialization of Superior Battery Technology

May 19, 2016

Fort Collins, CO – Prieto Battery, an advanced 3D Lithium Ion battery technology company, today announced a strategic investment from Stanley Ventures, the newly-formed venture arm of Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK), a world-leading provider of tools and storage, commercial electronic security and engineered fastening systems.

“This investment from Stanley Black & Decker is an important step toward bringing Prieto’s innovative battery technology to market,” said Dr. Amy Prieto, CEO, CSO and Co-Founder of Prieto Battery. “Securing strategic partnerships has been a focus for us, both as a way to capitalize our company and as a way to define the markets where our battery technology can demonstrate a competitive advantage.”

“The goal of this collaborative relationship between Stanley Black & Decker and Prieto is to bring their innovative technology to market through our world-class brands and industry leading products,” said Larry Harper, Vice President of Stanley Ventures, the newly formed venture arm of Stanley Black & Decker.

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About Prieto Battery
Prieto Battery Inc., a Colorado company, was founded in June 2009 to accelerate the shift of Prieto’s innovations from the research laboratory to the commercial marketplace. The Company’s mission is to commercialize a patented 3D lithium-ion battery technology that delivers transformational performance at a competitive cost using non-toxic materials with the ability to customize shapes. Since its incorporation, Prieto has made significant strides in achieving its goal to produce a truly disruptive and transformational battery technology through its patented 3D battery architecture. Alongside the technology, Prieto has also patented a unique electroplating manufacturing process for its battery that uses non-toxic materials and will be price competitive. Prieto’s lab and headquarters are based in Fort Collins, Colorado. For more information, please contact Katie M. Hoffner, Senior VP of Strategy, @ [email protected].

About Stanley Black & Decker
Stanley Black & Decker, a Fortune 500 component of the S&P 500, is the world’s largest tools and storage company, the world’s second-largest commercial electronic security company, and a world-leading provider of engineered fastening systems, with unique and powerful growth platforms in the oil & gas and infrastructure industries. World headquarters are located in New Britain, Connecticut. Visit www.sbdinc.com for more information.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This letter contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as: “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “goal,” “seek,” “believe,” “project,” “estimate,” “expect,” “strategy,” “future,” “likely,” “may,” “should,” “will” and similar references to future periods. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on our current beliefs, expectations and assumptions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of the control of Prieto Battery and Stanley Black & Decker. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement made by Prieto Battery and Stanley Black & Decker in this press release is based only on information currently available to Prieto Battery and Stanley Black & Decker, and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

Prieto Battery Teams Up With Intel To Advance Rechargeable Battery Solutions In Computing Devices

November 3, 2015

Fort Collins, CO – Prieto Battery, an advanced 3D Lithium Ion battery technology, today announced its business collaboration with Intel’s New Business Group and initial investment from Intel Capital at the annual Intel Capital Global Summit in San Diego. The primary focus of this collaboration with Intel is to accelerate the introduction of Prieto’s full 3D solid-state battery cell into the marketplace. Specifically, Prieto has agreed to complete a series of milestones designed by Intel and Prieto to demonstrate the company’s battery performance and readiness, with a focus on improving the performance of the battery against size, energy density, and complexity vectors. Intel will be staging their investment to each milestone; and in exchange, Prieto is granting Intel the ability to implement the technology first in computing devices.

“This commitment from Intel, one of the global leaders in computing devices, is important for us at this stage of our company,” said Dr. Amy Prieto, CEO, CSO and Co-founder of Prieto Battery. “We’ve been deliberate about trying to build relationships with companies like Intel that can help shape our commercialization roadmap and deliver strategic value for all stakeholders — most importantly, the end user of the technology.”

Today’s growing need for energy storage is driving the requirement for a radical change in battery design and production. Since its incorporation in 2009, Prieto has made significant strides in achieving its goal to produce a truly disruptive and transformational battery technology through its patented 3D battery architecture. Alongside the technology, Prieto has also patented a unique electroplating manufacturing process for its battery that uses non-toxic materials and will be price competitive. Having demonstrated the fabrication of key battery materials and components in 2014, Prieto is now working to optimize battery prototypes and ready them for commercialization. “Prieto’s thoughtful and creative approach to battery innovation is attractive to Intel as we focus on designing and building essential technologies that serve to advance the world’s computing devices. This is particularly true for wearable devices, where a conformal battery with high energy density is highly attractive,” said Jerry Bautista, VP in the New Technology Group and GM of the New Business Group at Intel. “Our goal is to help incubate and accelerate Prieto’s technology into early product implementation that will provide significant market advantage to several of our business units.” Director Thomas Urban led the investment in Prieto from Intel Capital; terms were not disclosed.

Prieto plans to commercialize two products that focus on a series of applications requiring a combination of high power and energy storage. More specifically, Prieto is initially focused on introducing a novel 3D anode in late 2016 to replace a segment of the market served by conventional graphitic anodes. Prieto then will incorporate that anode, which features higher energy density and safety, into its patented 3D Lithium-ion, solid-state battery cell. Prieto will rely on work with companies like Intel to guide and accelerate marketplace introductions.

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About Prieto Battery
Prieto Battery Inc., a Colorado company, was founded in June 2009 to accelerate the shift of Prieto’s innovations from the research laboratory to the commercial marketplace. The Company’s mission is to commercialize a patented 3D lithium-ion
battery technology that delivers transformational performance at a competitive cost using non-toxic materials. Prieto’s lab and headquarters are based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Additional information can be found at www.PrietoBattery.com. Prieto is actively seeking investments in their Series B-1 round. For more information on investments or media inquiries, please contact Katie M. Hoffner, Senior VP of Strategy, [email protected]

About Intel Capital
Intel Capital, Intel’s strategic investment and M&A organization, backs innovative technology startups and companies worldwide. Intel Capital invests in a broad range of hardware, software, and services companies targeting computing and smart devices, cloud, datacenter, security, the Internet of Things, wearable and robotic technologies and semiconductor manufacturing. Since 1991, Intel Capital has invested nearly US$11.6 billion in over 1,400 companies in 57 countries. In that timeframe, 213 portfolio companies have gone public on various exchanges around the world, and 373 were acquired or participated in a merger. Through its Global Summit and other business development programs, Intel Capital curates thousands of meetings each year between its portfolio and Intel’s partners in the Global 2000. For more information on what makes Intel Capital one of the world’s most powerful venture capital firms, visit www.intelcapital.com or follow @Intelcapital.