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South 8 Technologies

South 8 Technologies

Private
San Diego, CaliforniaEnergy & Sustainabilityhttps://south8.com

Last Round

Grant

Apr 2, 2026

Total Funding Raised

$39.8M

Momentum

Top 10%

of companies Caplight tracks

Company Overview

South 8 Technologies operates in Energy & Sustainability and is based in San Diego, California. Its latest recorded funding round was a Grant round in April 2026.

South 8 Technologies is a clean energy company that develops liquefied gas electrolytes and lithium-ion batteries, enhancing energy density and performance at low temperatures while reducing flammability for applications in transportation, aerospace, and military sectors.

Sector

Energy & Sustainability

Verticals

Energy Storage, Defense Tech, Advanced Materials, Electric Vehicles, Aviation & Drones

Business Model

B2B

Customer Profile

Hardware Sales, Government Contracts

AI Layer

Non-AI

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Pricing history

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Momentum history

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South 8 Technologies Comparables

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South 8 Technologies comparables — related companies by embedding similarity
CompanySimilarityMarket Cap
American Lithium Energy Corporation
83%
Ion Storage Systems
82%
New Dominion Enterprises
82%
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South 8 Technologies Funding Rounds

Historical fundraising activity

Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
GrantApr 2, 2026
VC RoundDec 9, 2025
GrantSep 23, 2024
GrantApr 30, 2024
StrategicAug 16, 2023
Grant
Jan 11, 2023
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Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Jungwoo Lee

CEO & Co-Founder, Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder

Founding Team

Cyrus Rustomji

Chief Science Officer

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South 8 Technologies Investors

Notable investors and investment history

South 8 Technologies investors
InvestorRounds
Lockheed Martin VenturesGrant, VC Round, Strategic
LG Technology VenturesSeries A, VC Round, Strategic, Grant
Foothill VenturesSeries A, VC Round, Strategic, Grant
Porsche VenturesVC Round, Grant
Shell VenturesSeries A, Strategic
Anzu PartnersVC Round, Strategic, Grant, Series A
California Energy CommissionGrant
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Market signals

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  • Sep 11, 2026

    Monthly visitors grew 62% MoM.

  • Apr 2, 2026

    $9.2M grant from the California Energy Commission.

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South 8 Technologies Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is South 8 Technologies a public or private company?

South 8 Technologies is a private company.

What is the current stock price of South 8 Technologies?

South 8 Technologies is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks South 8 Technologies's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.

How much is South 8 Technologies worth (valuation)?

Valuation information for South 8 Technologies is not publicly available.

Can I buy South 8 Technologies stock?

South 8 Technologies shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.

When was South 8 Technologies's last funding round?

South 8 Technologies's most recent funding round was Grant on April 2, 2026.

Who are the main investors in South 8 Technologies?

Key investors in South 8 Technologies include Lockheed Martin Ventures, Porsche Ventures, Anzu Partners, California Energy Commission.

Will South 8 Technologies IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for South 8 Technologies.

How can I track South 8 Technologies secondary market activity?

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSan Diego, California
Employee Range41
Year Founded2015
Last FundingApr 2, 2026

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