The lithium-ion battery technology that powers the portable devices consumers rely upon - laptops, PDAs and mobile phones - has reached a critical point in its evolution.

Consumer demand for longer lasting batteries continues to rise. However the industry's drive for higher performance and lower cost has come at the expense of quality and - ultimately - safety.

Company founder and CEO Dr. Christina Lampe-Onnerud is a well-known authority in the battery industry. Identifying the mounting industry crisis several years ago, she had a vision for how to overcome it. Assembling a world-class team Boston-Power set out to create a safer, better-performing, cost-effective battery.

By taking a unique, whole-system approach to portable power and by designing application-specific batteries, Boston-Power is fulfilling the quest. Drawing on the talent and knowledge of its remarkable team, Boston-Power has accomplished something truly groundbreaking, the quality and safety of lithium-ion batteries has dramatically improved - while delivering performance levels never previously seen in the industry.

Boston-Power stands out because of the passion and creativity its team brings to the work they do. A group of innovators and leaders, Boston-Power's people share an entrepreneurial spirit fueled by an unwavering vision for the future of portable power. Revolutionary thinking is at the center of all they do - whether designing a product or serving a customer.

Boston-Power is headquartered in, Massachusetts, USA with Six Sigma-level manufacturers in China and Taiwan. The company is funded by top-tier venture capital firms Venrock Associates, Gabriel Venture Partners, Granite Global Ventures and Oak Investment Partners.