Lilac Overview
- Year Founded
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2016
- Status
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Private
- Employees
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196
- Latest Deal Type
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Series D
- Latest Deal Amount
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$34.4M
- Investors
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27
Lilac General Information
Description
Developer of lithium extraction technology designed to absorb lithium from brine resources. The company's technology is based on the ion exchange theory that facilitates lithium production from brine resources with minimal cost and a low environmental footprint, enabling lithium producers to accelerate project development, boost lithium recovery, and streamline operations.
Contact Information
Website
www.lilacsolutions.comCorporate Office
- 1700 20th Street
- Suite 3A
- Oakland, CA 94607
- United States
Corporate Office
- 1700 20th Street
- Suite 3A
- Oakland, CA 94607
- United States
Lilac Timeline
Lilac Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13. Later Stage VC (Series D) | 29-Jun-2026 | $34.4M | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||
| 12. Secondary Transaction - Private | 01-Jun-2026 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 11. Later Stage VC (Series C) | 13-Dec-2023 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 10. Later Stage VC (Series B) | 08-Sep-2021 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 9. Early Stage VC (Series A) | 20-Feb-2020 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 8. Grant | 31-Dec-2019 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 7. Early Stage VC (Series A3) | 24-Dec-2018 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 6. Grant | 01-Jan-2018 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 5. Early Stage VC (Series A2) | 15-Dec-2017 | $800K | $800K | Completed | Startup | |
| 4. Grant | 21-Feb-2017 | $149K | Completed | Startup |
Lilac Cap Table
| Stock | # of Shares Authorized |
Par Value | Dividend Rate (%) | Original Issue Price |
Liquidation | Liquidation Pref. Multiple |
Conversion Price | % Owned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series D | ||||||||
| Series C-1 | ||||||||
| Series C | ||||||||
| Series B | ||||||||
| Series A-3 | ||||||||
| Series A-2 | ||||||||
| Series A-1 | 502,230 | $0.000010 | $0.09 | $0.09 | 1x | $0.09 | 0.68% | |
| Series A | 9,664,164 | $0.000010 | $2.07 | $2.07 | 1x | $2.07 | 13.1% |
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Lilac Competitors (4)
One of Lilac’s 4 competitors is Summit Lithium Technologies, a Venture Capital-Backed company based in Calgary, Canada.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
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| Summit Lithium Technologies | Venture Capital-Backed | Calgary, Canada | ||||
| EnergyX | Venture Capital-Backed | Austin, TX | ||||
| Tenova | Private Debt Financed | Castellanza, Italy | ||||
| MGX Minerals | Corporation | Vancouver, Canada |
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Lilac Patents
Lilac Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO-2026207195-A1 | Lithium-selective ion exchange materials compositions and manufacturing methods thereof | Pending | 27-Mar-2025 | ||
| WO-2026151751-A1 | Methods and systems for the extraction of lithium from reducing brines | Pending | 08-Jan-2025 | ||
| WO-2026111968-A1 | Methods and systems for the extraction of lithium and production of lithium compounds | Pending | 22-Nov-2024 | ||
| WO-2026043928-A1 | Recovery of one or more metals by an ion exchange material | Pending | 20-Aug-2024 | ||
| WO-2026217129-A2 | Systems and methods for circular manufacturing of mixed metal compounds | Pending | 11-Jun-2024 |
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Lilac Investors (27)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Wilson Ventures | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Allatus Ventures | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Axial Partners (United States) | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Azolla Ventures | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Emerson Collective | Impact Investing | Minority |
Lilac Investments (2)
Lilac’s most recent deal was a Secondary Transaction - Private with Lake Resources (Kachi Lithium Brine Project in Catamarca Province, Argentina). The deal was made on 16-Apr-2023.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Resources (Kachi Lithium Brine Project in Catamarca Province, Argentina) | 16-Apr-2023 | Secondary Transaction - Private | Other Energy | ||
| Lake Resources (Kachi Lithium Brine Project in Catamarca Province, Argentina) | Secondary Transaction - Private | Other Energy |
Lilac Affiliates
Subsidiaries (1)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Ceramics Company 1 | Fernley, NV | 2021 |
Lilac FAQs
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When was Lilac founded?
Lilac was founded in 2016.
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Where is Lilac headquartered?
Lilac is headquartered in Oakland, CA.
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What is the size of Lilac?
Lilac has 196 total employees.
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What industry is Lilac in?
Lilac’s primary industry is Other Metals, Minerals and Mining.
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Is Lilac a private or public company?
Lilac is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of Lilac?
The current valuation of Lilac is .
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What is Lilac’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Lilac is .
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How much funding has Lilac raised over time?
Lilac has raised $353M.
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Who are Lilac’s investors?
Mount Wilson Ventures, Allatus Ventures, Axial Partners (United States), Azolla Ventures, and Emerson Collective are 5 of 27 investors who have invested in Lilac.
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Who are Lilac’s competitors?
Summit Lithium Technologies, EnergyX, Tenova, and MGX Minerals are competitors of Lilac.
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