About Silmera

Silmera was founded on the belief that the energy transition will be driven by those who can unite capital, technology, and execution.

We are builders, investors, and operators focused on transforming how energy and materials systems are financed, developed, and scaled.

Our experience spans capital markets, industrial restructuring, and clean-technology deployment. We’ve seen how misaligned incentives and fragmented supply chains slow progress. Silmera exists to close that gap — creating durable platforms where innovation can translate into measurable impact.

From advanced battery manufacturing to distributed infrastructure and sustainable fuels, we focus on opportunities that combine technical depth with strategic importance.

Our approach is pragmatic: deploy disciplined capital, form resilient partnerships, and deliver results that endure.

Our work is guided by a belief that progress is built, not theorized — through disciplined execution and collaborative intent.

Our Approach

  • Integrative — bridging finance, engineering, and policy to accelerate industrial innovation.

  • Focused — prioritizing sectors where scale and strategic relevance intersect.

  • Collaborative — partnering with founders, developers, and investors who share a long-term perspective.

Our Vision

To build an intelligent energy economy — one defined by transparency, resilience, and global participation.


Founder

Lukasz P. Cianciara, CFA
Founder, Silmera LLC

Lukasz founded Silmera to align capital, technology, and execution in the service of endurance—building infrastructure that lasts for generations.

He brings more than 30 years of experience across structured finance, capital markets, and advanced manufacturing. His career has included buy-side and sell-side roles at Crédit Lyonnais, Citadel, and Brean Capital, as well as serving as CEO of a U.S. battery manufacturer through its operational turnaround and asset sale to a Tier-1 automotive supplier. He specializes in complex capital situations where operational performance, restructuring, and strategic transactions converge.

Lukasz holds BBA and MBA degrees from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and is a CFA charterholder.

Disciplined execution and strategic capital create enduring value in the industries that define the next industrial era.

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