Safire Group develops SAFIRE™, a patented drop-in additive for Li‑ion batteries that prevents fires through an instantaneous liquid-to-solid transformation upon kinetic impact. Its shear-thickening electrolyte enables batteries to resist deformation and prevents short circuits, providing lightweight crash protection for EVs and enabling novel battery uses. SAFIRE was invented after nearly a decade of research and development at the U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The company is deploying the technology in four distinct use cases: a ruggedized electric motorcycle, a rapidly deployable sensor tower, an unmanned ground vehicle, and multifunctional body armor. Safire is venture-backed and announced $8 million in new Pre‑Series A financing, bringing total funding to $11 million. The company plans to expand operations in the Knoxville, Tennessee area, continue collaboration with ORNL, and further demonstrate SAFIRE in government and automotive markets.

Total raised

$8M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Series A

Latest activity

Sep 2024