At LiBeyond, our mission is to revolutionize energy storage through the development and commercialization of sustainable, high-performance battery technologies. We strive to create innovative, eco-friendly solutions that meet the world’s growing energy needs. By embracing open innovation and collaborating with governments, universities, and industries, we aim to deliver affordable, safe, and fast-charging energy storage systems that power a cleaner, more efficient future for everyone.
Addressing unmet needs in battery technology.
At LiBeyond Energy, we’re transforming the future of batteries by tackling what others haven’t. We’re passionate about applying our growing technology and IP portfolio to battery application areas with unmet needs. We do this by partnering with application area partners to deliver cutting-edge, eco-friendly solutions that power everything from your electric car to renewable energy systems. We’re here to meet the growing demand for cleaner energy and make a real difference in the way the world stores power—because the future deserves nothing less!
About Us
LiBeyond Energy is a technology commercialization company focused on developing sustainable, next-generation battery technologies. Through open innovation and partnerships with governments, universities, industries, and entrepreneurs, we create energy storage solutions that are safe, affordable, fast-charging, and eco-friendly. Our mission is to drive the future of energy by delivering innovative technologies that meet the growing demand for cleaner, more efficient power sources.
Our Technologies
Federal grant received
Higher capacity next-gen sodium-ion battery tech
Lithium-free Mg/Na-organic battery tech
patents available for collaboration or license
LiBeyond in the news
Prof. Yao and Dr. Liang launched LiBeyond to commercialize scientific breakthrough
Prof. Yao and Dr. Liang launched LiBeyond to refine aqueous battery architecture for use in EV and storage applications. click here for more
UH scientists won $3.4m ARPA-E award
University of Houston researchers have received $4.4 million from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) for two projects developed in the Cullen College of Engineering and Texas Center for Superconductivity at the University of Houston (TcSUH). click here for more.
UH, Toyota, and Twelve Vertex to partner on the development of magnesium battery
As part of the ARPA-e funding, LiBeyond together with the University of Houston, Toyota and Twelve Vertex will be partnering to develop a high-power, lithium-free, fast-charging battery using magnesium metal as the anode and an organic compound as the cathode.
LiBeyond engaged LexNovia Venture Studio to advise on commercialization strategy
LiBeyond has officially engaged the technology commercialization consulting firm LexNovia Venture Studio to advise on its IP and commercialization strategy. Read more about LexNovia Venture Studio here
Dr. Lee is named the interim CEO of LiBeyond
Effective Jan 1, 2023, the managing partner of LexNovia Venture Studio will assume the role of interim-CEO of LiBeyond, LLC and take an active role in shaping the future of LiBeyond.
LiBeyond attended 2024 ARPA-E energy summit in Dallas
The 2024 ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit was held from May 22 – May 24, 2024, at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Dallas, TX. The ARPA-E Summit brought together nearly 3,000 experts from government, academia, and industry to collaborate and advance cutting-edge energy technologies. Its unique program aimed to
TVG, an independent business valuation firm, has determined LiBeyond’s current valuation to be $20M – $25M
In preparation for fundraising, LiBeyond has engaged Taiwan Valuation Group, an independent business valuation firm, to assess the current value of LiBeyond with the patent portfolio it has assembled along with the expertise and know-how, the business plan and the business opportunities that it has assembled. The firm has placed
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Meet our team
Yan Yao, PhD
co-founder / Chief Scientist
Mike Paszti, PE, MBA
COO
Matthew Lee, JD, PhD, MSTC
co-founder / CEO
Leonard Liang, PhD
co-founder / CTO
Evan Erickson, PhD
VP Business Development
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