Flywheel tech startup ZOOZ secures $180M to launch its Bitcoin Reserve Strategy

ZOOZ Power, an Israeli startup specializing in flywheel-based power boosters and energy management solutions, is raising $180 million in private investment to launch its Bitcoin Reserve Strategy, according to a Tuesday press release.

The company is set to become the first dual-listed company to hold Bitcoin as a core treasury asset. ZOOZ is currently listed on the Nasdaq exchange under the ticker symbol ZOOZ as well as on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) under the same ticker.

“We are positioning ourselves at the forefront of financial innovation while strengthening our financial resilience,” said Avi Cohen, Executive Chairman of ZOOZ, in a statement. “As the global financial infrastructure evolves, we believe in the transformative potential of digital assets as a growth opportunity. Incorporating Bitcoin into our treasury better aligns us with a digital future, and we believe that it will significantly enhance long-term shareholder value.”

As noted in the release, the private placement involves selling 180 million ordinary shares and pre-funded warrants at $1.00 per share to institutional investors, including Pantera Capital, FalconX, Arrington Capital, UTXO Management, ATW Partners, and Israeli investor Alex Rabinovitch.

Jordan Fried, a former founding team member of Hedera Hashgraph, will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer and Director on July 31. The company’s current CEO, Erez Zimerman, will continue to lead ZOOZ Power’s flywheel-based solutions division.

Fried said ZOOZ aims to become a dual-listed Bitcoin treasury pioneer, giving US and Israeli investors easier access. He said the company will use its listing advantages to scale Bitcoin holdings and position its treasury as a strategic growth asset.

“We see our treasury evolving into a strategic asset that drives growth, stability, and differentiation. Bitcoin has delivered approximately 82% CAGR over the past decade,” he noted.

The company plans to use approximately 95% of the net proceeds to execute its Bitcoin treasury strategy after repaying about $3 million in outstanding promissory notes. The remaining funds will be allocated for general corporate purposes.

ZOOZ also announced an initial private placement expected to close on July 31, 2025, involving the sale of 2.5 million ordinary shares at $2.00 per share, with accompanying warrants. This placement is expected to generate $5 million in gross proceeds.