Rick Luebbe
Rick Luebbe is currently the co-founder at Group14 Technologies. He founded Group14 Technologies, a startup where he remains actively involved.
Group14 Delays Moses Lake Battery Plant to 2026 and Lays Off U.S. Workers Amid Tariff and Policy Challenges
Group14 Technologies has laid off an undisclosed number of U.S. workers and delayed production at its Moses Lake battery materials plant to early 2026 due to tariff uncertainties and changes in federal clean energy policies. The company continues to operate its joint venture in South Korea, which supplies Chinese customers unaffected by U.S. tariffs.
Group14 Technologies Raises $648M to Develop Silicon-Carbon Battery Anodes, Valued Over $3 Billion
Group14 Technologies, valued at over $3 billion, is developing next-generation silicon-carbon battery anodes in Woodinville, Washington, aiming to improve power and charging speeds for batteries. Backed by investors like Porsche and Microsoft, the startup has raised over $648 million and federal support exceeding $100 million.
Pacific Northwest Startup Funding Drops 35% in 2022, TerraPower Leads Top Rounds with $750M Investment
Venture capital investment in Pacific Northwest startups dropped 35% in 2022, with funding decreasing over 50% in the year's second half amid economic cooling and rising interest rates. Despite this slowdown, some startups like Bellevue-based TerraPower secured significant funding, with its $750 million round leading the top 10 deals that accounted for 44% of total investment in the region.
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Group14 Technologies Executive Officer, Director, Promoter 2019–present, Co-founder · current
