Sakuu Corporation To Merge With Pyrophyte Acquisition
The battery technology firm aims to list on the New York Stock Exchange as it scales its dry-printing platform.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Electric Vehicles
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Sakuu Corporation has signed a merger agreement with Pyrophyte Acquisition Corp. II, valuing the battery tech company at $600 million. Upon closing, the combined entity will trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker SAKU.
Why it matters
The capital raised through this business combination will fund the development and commercialization of the Kavian battery electrode printing platform. This technology is intended to significantly lower manufacturing costs and provide a more efficient production method for battery makers.
Sakuu's dry-printed NCM lithium-ion cells demonstrated 83% capacity retention after 4,000 cycles. The company projects its Kavian platform will reduce manufacturing costs by 40 to 60 percent.
The players
Sakuu Corporation
This is a battery technology company that utilizes additive manufacturing platforms to develop more efficient lithium-ion production processes.
Pyrophyte Acquisition Corp. II
This is a special purpose acquisition company that has agreed to merge with Sakuu to facilitate its public listing.
The details
Founded in 2016, Sakuu utilizes an additive manufacturing platform to dry-print battery electrodes using metal-free composites. The company plans to sell these Kavian systems to battery manufacturers to streamline production and minimize waste.
Timeline
Sakuu was founded in 2016.
Commercial availability of the Kavian platform is expected in the second quarter of 2027.
Roadmap
This merger signals an acceleration in the adoption of additive manufacturing within the EV supply chain. It positions Sakuu to challenge traditional, resource-intensive battery production methods by scaling its dry-printing technology globally.
For the automotive industry, the deployment of the Kavian platform may eventually lower the cost of electric vehicle batteries by reducing manufacturing overhead. Drivers may see the long-term benefit of this technology through potentially more affordable and efficient battery packs in future vehicle models.
The takeaway
Sakuu’s move to the public market highlights the ongoing industry trend of investing in more efficient, sustainable battery production technologies. Investors and manufacturers are watching closely to see if dry-printing can achieve its projected 40 to 60 percent cost reduction by 2027.
Further reading
For broader trends in the industry, explore the Electric Vehicles section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by 3D Printing Industry.
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