Tech Company Financing Transactions
Air Energy Funding Round
Air Energy secured a Seed funding round on 7/2/2026. Investors included Evergreen Climate Innovations, Leslie Ventures and Resolute Ventures.
Transaction Overview
Company Name
Announced On
7/2/2026
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
Unknown
Round
Seed
Proceeds Purpose
The company intends to use the funds to: Expand its engineering team with top-tier talent in materials science and battery chemistry. Advance solid-state manufacturing processes to transition from lab-scale to R&D pilot production. Support prototype integration with key government and commercial partners.
Company Information
Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Energy & Battery
Mailing Address
Undisclosed
Chicago, IL Undisclosed
USA
Chicago, IL Undisclosed
USA
Phone
Undisclosed
Website
Email Address
Overview
Air Energy is a lithium-air battery manufacturer developing advanced solid-state lithium-air battery technology for aviation, autonomy, and defense systems. Lithium-air batteries offer significantly higher energy density than conventional lithium-ion batteries, enabling longer range, reduced weight, and new capabilities across next-generation platforms.
Profile
Social Media
Company News
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Management Team
Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Benjamin Drake
Chief Scientific Officer
Larry Curtiss
Chief Technical Officer
Mohammad Asadi
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