Solid Power, Inc.: management transactions · United States · SEC (Form 4)

About Solid Power, Inc.

Solid Power, Inc. is a U.S.-based materials and energy-storage technology company listed on the NASDAQ under the ticker SLDP. For French-speaking investors, it should be viewed as a next-generation battery developer positioned at the intersection of advanced materials, electric-vehicle electrification, and industrial R&D. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, United States. Its business has been built around all-solid-state battery technology, with a two-pronged model: supplying all-solid-state cell technology to strategic partners and selling sulfide-based solid electrolytes to customers pursuing a solid-state battery roadmap. Solid Power also operates Colorado facilities that support pilot production, cell testing, electrolyte manufacturing, and research and development. From a competitive standpoint, Solid Power is exposed to one of the most promising but still early-stage segments in the battery industry. The appeal of solid-state batteries lies in the potential for higher energy density and improved safety versus conventional lithium-ion cells. Solid Power’s differentiation is therefore not centered on current commercial scale, but on technical know-how, intellectual property, materials expertise, and strategic partnerships. In an emerging field where industrial execution matters as much as chemistry, the company’s value proposition is tied to its ability to move from development milestones toward manufacturable, partner-ready solutions. It competes with a range of specialist solid-state developers and large automotive and battery groups, but remains notable for its public-market listing and its collaboration footprint. Recent developments reinforce that profile. In its full-year 2025 results, Solid Power said it remained focused in 2026 on improving electrolyte competitiveness and supporting customers through its Electrolyte Innovation Center. The company also disclosed that in October 2025 it expanded its partnership with BMW through a collaboration involving BMW AG and Samsung SDI to advance all-solid-state battery development. On the financial side, Solid Power guided to 2026 cash investment of roughly $85 million to $100 million, underscoring that the business remains heavily R&D-intensive and capital consuming. For investors, SLDP is best understood as a high-risk, high-upside technology and materials story: the long-term opportunity is meaningful if solid-state batteries reach industrial scale, but commercialization timing, technical execution, and funding needs remain central risks.