William Naranjo

Serial Entrepreneur / Investor / Advisor / M&A / Connector / High End Banking / EmPOWERment Speaker

📍 United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 1 investments📅 2 years investing🗓 Last invested Jan 2024
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Jan 2024
EnergyX is a sustainable energy company focused on direct lithium extraction, refinery and battery technology. Combining these technologies from brine to battery will create a process dramatically lowering the cost of lithium resources. The company’s goal is to develop technology and assets that turn it into one of the premier, low-cost lithium providers for the growing lithium-ion battery industry. The electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage revolution is generating high demand for lithium, with some analysts forecasting orders-of-magnitude demand increases. As the EV market rapidly expands, millions of large-scale battery packs will be in demand. The estimated annual production of EV’s is 20,000,000 per year. For one 85-kWh car, the price of the lithium in the battery is approximately $2,945 per car. Residential (home) and commercial batteries are also gaining market demand traction, and California has implemented law stating by 2020 all new homes will require solar arrays. Companies already producing lithium are attempting to increase production as battery cell manufacturers are scaling up lithium-ion production with mega factories and actively acquiring raw materials through long term off-take supply agreements. In the Lithium Triangle, where 50-70% of the world’s known lithium reserve is located, current methods of extraction are based off outdated, natural evaporation pond technology, which takes 18 months, and loses 50-70% of the lithium due to co-precipitation. Our solution is to optimize and apply a highly scalable lithium extraction membrane to the process. The ability to efficiently extract and aggregate the lithium elements from the salt brines using proprietary, multi-level, synthetic ion separation techniques can increase time efficiency by 100x and recovery rate by 300%.
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2025
Founder / CEO
Aug 2025
Buying and Selling Real Estate Notes Nationwide
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Strategic Advisor
Jun 2025
Rare & razor-sharp hot takes on the global startup verse What do we do? We transform Startup Fundraising by bridging the gap between visionary founders and the right investors. Our innovative AI-Powered Matchmaking streamlines Investor Discovery, connecting startups with Venture Capital firms, Angel Investors, and family offices. We are on a mission to democratize access to capital, because every startup deserves a chance. Our Tailored Fundraising Solutions cover every aspect of the fundraising journey like: - Pitch Deck Creation and Financial Model Creation to comprehensive Investor Outreach strategies - Support for startups across all stages—Early, Growth, and Late-Stage Funding. - Industry-Specific Funding for sectors like Fintech, E-commerce, and Biotech, ensuring that startups find the right investors aligned with their goals. 🚀 $215 million raised so far in Startup Investment for more than 64 startups spanning diverse industries Our recent expansion into the U.S. and European markets underscores our commitment to supporting entrepreneurs worldwide, providing the tools and guidance they need to attract investment and grow. We believe in promoting an inclusive startup ecosystem where great ideas find the resources they need to succeed. Whether you are a founder looking for funding or an investor searching for promising Investment Opportunities, we are here to help. Join us and discover how our strategic approach to fundraising can help you achieve your goals.
Strategic Partner
Apr 2025
Savvy Capital functions as a premier bridge between visionary businesses and strategic investors. Our dedicated team is passionate about forging impactful connections that drive growth and innovation. Join us in revolutionizing the way businesses and investors collaborate to shape a thriving future.
2024
Strategic Partner
Oct 2024
Connecting qualified master distillers with true connoisseurs and capitalist enthusiasts, Libex members enjoy exclusive access to buy, sell and trade barrels of in-demand, premium American whiskey from independent and craft distilleries at wholesale prices in near-retail quantities along with the infrastructure and resources for the barrels to age in bond to perfection in an optimal climate, ensuring optimal quality when youre ready for a taste—or optimal marketability and value when you’re ready to sell. Selection, distillation, barreling, shipping, storage, resell, packaging, and distribution—our process combines white-glove service with a simple, transparent, technology-driven exchange process to handle the heavy lifting so that you can enjoy the benefits burden-free. Every barrel reflects our commitment to excellence and sustainability, ensuring member satisfaction with every sip and sale.
Investor
Jan 2024
EnergyX is a sustainable energy company focused on direct lithium extraction, refinery and battery technology. Combining these technologies from brine to battery will create a process dramatically lowering the cost of lithium resources. The company’s goal is to develop technology and assets that turn it into one of the premier, low-cost lithium providers for the growing lithium-ion battery industry. The electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage revolution is generating high demand for lithium, with some analysts forecasting orders-of-magnitude demand increases. As the EV market rapidly expands, millions of large-scale battery packs will be in demand. The estimated annual production of EV’s is 20,000,000 per year. For one 85-kWh car, the price of the lithium in the battery is approximately $2,945 per car. Residential (home) and commercial batteries are also gaining market demand traction, and California has implemented law stating by 2020 all new homes will require solar arrays. Companies already producing lithium are attempting to increase production as battery cell manufacturers are scaling up lithium-ion production with mega factories and actively acquiring raw materials through long term off-take supply agreements. In the Lithium Triangle, where 50-70% of the world’s known lithium reserve is located, current methods of extraction are based off outdated, natural evaporation pond technology, which takes 18 months, and loses 50-70% of the lithium due to co-precipitation. Our solution is to optimize and apply a highly scalable lithium extraction membrane to the process. The ability to efficiently extract and aggregate the lithium elements from the salt brines using proprietary, multi-level, synthetic ion separation techniques can increase time efficiency by 100x and recovery rate by 300%.
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