Hunt Valley, Maryland 21031
410-321-1900
Townsend Capital
Formed in 2008 to focus on opportunities in the energy sector, Townsend Ventures serves as the primary vehicle for Townsend’s energy related investments. Townsend Ventures first acquisition was Encelium Technologies, an advanced technology company specializing in lighting control systems that deliver up to 75% energy savings from lighting for commercial buildings. In mid-2008, Townsend Ventures became the largest shareholder of Kokam Co., Ltd, an advanced lithium-ion battery manufacturer based in Korea, and later acquired a significant interest in Kokam America, the exclusive US licensee of the technology. Townsend Ventures current focus is on emergence and growth of Dow Kokam, the worldwide licensee of Kokam technology for development of batteries for the electric automotive arena, which it has a significant ownership interest.