ZincFive has raised $67.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
ZincFive's investors include GE Ventures, Next47, OGCI Climate Investments (CI), Work-Bench, Peter Barris, Rich Miner.
ZincFive is a technology company specializing in nickel-zinc (NiZn) battery technology and immediate power solutions for mission-critical applications.[1][2][3] It develops products like uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), battery cabinets (e.g., BC 2–500 and BC 2–300X models), and high-rate batteries (e.g., Z5 13-90) that deliver superior power density, safety, and sustainability compared to lead-acid or lithium-ion alternatives.[1][2] These solutions serve data centers, intelligent transportation, IT infrastructure, and industrial engine starting, solving problems of power outages, space constraints, fire risks, and environmental impact by providing instant backup power (bridging 3-5 minutes until generators activate), non-flammable chemistry without thermal runaway, 10-year warranties, and high recyclability.[1][2][5] ZincFive demonstrates strong growth momentum with over 2,500 installations across North America and EMEA, global expansion into Europe and China, and recent awards including TIME's 2025 Top GreenTech Companies, 2024 Edison Award, CleanTech Breakthrough's 2024 Innovation of the Year, and 2025 Oregon Tech Awards' Most Disruptive Company.[1][2][4]
ZincFive was founded in 2016 in Tualatin, Oregon (near Portland), originally as EnSite Power, and rebranded to focus on its core NiZn technology.[1][5] Co-founders Tim Hysell (CEO) and Tod Higinbotham pioneered the commercialization of nickel-zinc batteries; Hysell brings over 30 years in renewable energy, manufacturing, and partnerships with Siemens, Philips, and HP, while Higinbotham was previously CEO of PowerGenix, the company that first developed the NiZn technology now central to ZincFive.[3] The idea emerged from advancing proven NiZn chemistry—field-tested for over a decade—to challenge dominant battery types in high-stakes environments, with early traction in data centers and transportation leading to patented solutions and global patents.[1][3] Pivotal moments include rapid scaling to thousands of deployments and a string of 2024-2025 industry awards validating its disruptive potential.[2][4]
ZincFive stands out through its patented nickel-zinc electrochemistry, branded as *The Power of Good Chemistry®*, which prioritizes safety, sustainability, and performance without trade-offs.[1][3][6]
ZincFive rides the surge in data center expansion, AI-driven power demands, and electrification trends in transportation and industry, where reliable, instant backup power is essential amid rising outages and sustainability mandates.[2][5][8] Its timing aligns with scrutiny on lithium-ion fire risks and lead-acid inefficiencies, positioning NiZn as a timely alternative amid global pushes for greener energy storage—evidenced by its 2025 green tech recognitions.[1][4] Market forces like hyperscale data center growth, regulatory pressures for recyclable tech, and IT/telecom needs for compact, high-power solutions favor ZincFive, influencing the ecosystem by accelerating NiZn adoption, challenging incumbents, and enabling denser, safer infrastructure worldwide.[2][7][8]
ZincFive is poised for accelerated global growth, leveraging new facilities in Oregon, Europe, and China to capture demand in AI-powered data centers and intelligent transportation.[2] Trends like edge computing, renewable grid integration, and stricter ESG standards will amplify NiZn's advantages, potentially expanding into more industrial and EV applications. Its influence may evolve from niche disruptor to category leader, as demonstrated by recent awards, driving a shift toward safer, sustainable batteries that redefine mission-critical power—harnessing *The Power of Good Chemistry®* to propel energy infrastructure forward.[1][3][4]
ZincFive has raised $67.0M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $54.0M Series D in December 2022.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2022 | $54.0M Series D | GE Ventures, Next47, OGCI Climate Investments (CI), Work-Bench, Peter Barris, Rich Miner | |
| Mar 1, 2020 | $13.0M Series C | GE Ventures, Next47, OGCI Climate Investments (CI), Work-Bench, Peter Barris, Rich Miner |
