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ZPower

4765 Calle Quetzal, Camarillo, CA, 93012, United States

Overview

ZPower develops rechargeable silver-zinc batteries for microbattery applications, with products aimed at the hearing aid battery market and consumer wearables. The company delivers consistent, stable energy solutions that it describes as safe, environmentally sustainable and scalable across multiple applications. ZPower is led by President & CEO Ross E. Dueber, Ph.D. Its facilities in Camarillo are ISO certified and its devices are registered with the FDA. The company recently secured financing to support growth and expand its operations and business reach. ZPower develops and manufactures silver‑zinc rechargeable batteries for microbattery applications, with a primary focus on hearing aids. Its silver‑zinc cells deliver up to three times the energy of nickel metal‑hydride and provide over 18 hours of continuous use in both 312 and 13 sizes. The company also provides design support services in power management, charger electronics and control algorithms to help hearing aid manufacturers adapt products to ZPower batteries. ZPower batteries were launched by Starkey Hearing Technologies for use in the VFusion Rechargeable Battery System. The company says its higher energy‑density technology could serve other portable electronics and wearable markets beyond audiology. ZPower is headquartered and manufactures in Camarillo, California and is financed entirely by private investors with no government‑assisted funding.

Total raised
$35M
Funding rounds
2
Latest round
Debt Financing
Latest activity
Feb 2018

Industries

  • Battery
  • Electronics
  • Health Care
  • Manufacturing
  • Medical Device
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Recent funding

  1. Debt Financing

    Feb 2018

    $25M

  2. Equity

    May 2014

    $10M

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