Core Insights - The article discusses recent financing activities in the solid-state battery industry, highlighting two companies: Zhongke Gonen and Huacai New Energy, which have completed new rounds of financing to enhance their technological capabilities and production capacity [2][3][6]. Group 1: Zhongke Gonen - Zhongke Gonen has completed an angel+ round of financing led by Beijing Qianniu Investment, focusing on the entire ecosystem of solid-state batteries, including sulfide electrolytes and battery cells [3]. - The company aims to address high electrolyte costs and the reactivity of sulfide compounds with air, achieving over a 90% reduction in material preparation costs [4]. - Zhongke Gonen is a state-owned enterprise established in September 2022, recognized as a leading player in the solid-state battery sector, with a strong emphasis on R&D and production [3][4]. Group 2: Huacai New Energy - Huacai New Energy has secured tens of millions in angel+ round strategic financing, with early investor Tongchuang Weiye continuing to support its technological development and industrialization [6]. - The funding will be used for the construction of a production line in Chuzhou Dingyuan and for testing halide electrolyte materials, which will accelerate the maturity and mass production of next-generation solid-state batteries [6]. - Founded by a team led by Professor Xiang Hongfa from Hefei University of Technology, Huacai New Energy specializes in halide-based solid electrolyte materials, boasting advantages in safety and ionic conductivity [6].