Lilac Solutions
Direct lithium extraction tech that's faster and cleaner than evaporation ponds. Partnered with Albemarle and Eramet.
- Location
- Oakland, United States
- Raised
- $295M+
- Stage
- Series C
- Founded
- 2016
- Category
- Other
- Funding
- VC-backed
- Team
- 51-200
Funding figures as of Jul 2025 · not independently verified
Founders of Lilac Solutions
- David Snydacker
Investors backing Lilac Solutions
- Lowercarbon Capital
- Breakthrough Energy Ventures
- T. Rowe Price
Frequently asked questions
What does Lilac Solutions do?
Direct lithium extraction tech that's faster and cleaner than evaporation ponds. Partnered with Albemarle and Eramet.
Where is Lilac Solutions based?
Lilac Solutions is based in Oakland, United States.
When was Lilac Solutions founded?
Lilac Solutions was founded in 2016.
How much has Lilac Solutions raised?
Lilac Solutions has raised $295M+ in their Series C round as of Jul 2025.
Who founded Lilac Solutions?
Lilac Solutions was founded by David Snydacker.
Who has invested in Lilac Solutions?
Lilac Solutions is backed by Lowercarbon Capital, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, T. Rowe Price.
How Lilac Solutions would pitch themselves
○ Auto-generated01Target customer
The clean-energy future — the core audience Lilac Solutions's product is built around.
02Problem they solve
Direct lithium extraction tech that's faster and cleaner than evaporation ponds. Partnered with Albemarle and Eramet. The category has historically been served by tools that miss the modern workflow this product is built around.
03Key differentiator
Lilac Solutions differentiates on critical materials for the clean-energy future. Backed by Lowercarbon Capital + Breakthrough Energy Ventures, $295M+ raised — the company has resources + validation to compound this thesis. Founded by David Snydacker.
04Go-to-market strategy
Growth-stage GTM — multi-channel revenue motion (direct enterprise sales, channel partnerships, marketplace listings). Vertical specialisation + verticalised AE teams targeting enterprise + mid-market.