Dyson made the investment as part of a $20m series C round that took the advanced battery maker's funding to more than $50m.
US-based solid state battery manufacturer Sakti3 has received $15m from household product technology producer Dyson in a deal which will see the Michigan University spin-out’s technology incorporated into Dyson’s product range.
Sakti3 has raised a total of $20m in its series C round, which also featured trading conglomerate Iotchu, automotive manufacturer General Motors, venture firm Khosla Ventures and private equity firm Beringea, all of which took part as existing backers.
Launched in 2007, Sakti3 has now raised $50m in external…
