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By Matt Pilon
C
hristina Lampe-Onnerud, an inorganic chemist
and battery expert, launched a successful com-
pany in Massachusetts over a decade ago. Now
she's hoping for a repeat performance in Connecticut.
She and a handful of other original founders of
lithium-ion battery maker Boston-Power, including her
husband, Per Onnerud, have officially launched Caden-
za Innovation in Oxford.
Cadenza revealed in mid-July that it had raised $5.2
million — capital it intends to use to hire staff and fur-
ther develop its battery storage offerings, among other
tasks.
Connecticut's quasi-public venture capital and lend-
ing arm, Connecticut Innovations, participated in the
round, which was led by New York-based Golden Seeds.
In a telephone interview last month, Lampe-Onnerud
said Cadenza is targeting the electric-vehicle and elec-
tric-storage markets. The company doesn't intend to be a
battery manufacturer, but aims to license its technology
and architectures to battery makers and others, she said.
Mass. battery entrepreneur
sets sights on CT
Christina Lampe-Onnerud (center)
aims to grow her new Oxford battery
company with the help of the team
that helped her launch Boston Power
in 2005, including husband Per
Onnerud (rear).
PHOTO | CADENZA INNOVATION
