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🔋 LeydenJar Secures €13M to Advance Silicon Anode Battery Manufacturing LeydenJar, a Dutch clean energy startup, announced a €13 million funding round to scale production of its innovative silicon anode materials for lithium-ion batteries, supported by €10 million in customer commitments from a leading U.S. electronics firm. 📊 Key Details: Funding led by Exentia and Invest-NL Production facility, PlantOne, set to open in Eindhoven by 2027 Silicon anodes enable up to 50% higher energy density compared to graphite anodes Tech features plasma vapor deposition growth of silicon columns for durability and performance 📖 Context: With China currently dominating battery anode materials production, LeydenJar’s technology promises to shift the landscape with cleaner, faster-charging, and longer-lasting alternatives. The company aims to open up supply chains while reducing environmental impact. 📈 Investor Confidence: Exentia and Invest-NL lead the round, signaling strong European and global interest in resilient battery technology. #LeydenJar #CleanEnergy #BatteryInnovation #SiliconAnodeTechnology #ElectricVehicles #LithiumIon #Sustainability #Exentia #InvestNL

🚨 We are excited to announce our latest investment in LeydenJar, a €13 million round co-led with Invest-NL. 🔋 LeydenJar is developing pure silicon anodes that can match the energy density of state-of-the-art cathodes, a major step change in energy density and battery performance. The company is now ready to scale up production and build its first manufacturing plant with its full initial capacity already covered by a €10M offtake agreement from a leading US-based consumer electronics giant, a strong commercial validation of its breakthrough technology. 🚀 Congratulations Ewout Lubberman, Christian and team! 💡 Read about why we invested: https://bit.ly/3VErihE 💰 More about the funding on Tech Funding News (link in comments) cc Extantia Yair Christian

⚡ 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲.   As global battery demand surges, Asian industrie leaders continue expanding aggressively into Europe. While this brings investment and jobs, there’s a real risk: that Europe becomes mainly a 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘣𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘩, while innovation and core know-how stay abroad.   At UniverCell, we believe Europe’s future depends on 𝘰𝘸𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺 — from advanced coating processes to scalable cell manufacturing. Only then can we secure real independence, sustainable growth, and leadership in the energy transition.   Our mission is clear: develop and manufacture high-quality, custom recipes and battery cells Made in Germany, combining R&D excellence with industrial scale.   To policymakers, partners, and peers across the value chain: let’s ensure Europe doesn’t just build the batteries of the future — let’s develop them here. 🚀   #UniverCell #EuropeanBatteryIndustry #Innovation #BatteryTech #CellManufacturing #MadeInGermany #EnergyTransition

🔋 Dutch battery startup LeydenJar is shaking up lithium-ion production with its innovative silicon anode technology—raising €13 million ($15.2 million) to scale manufacturing at its new PlantOne facility in Eindhoven. As a clean energy enthusiast, it’s exciting to see progress toward higher-capacity, faster-charging batteries that could break traditional reliance on graphite, mainly controlled by China. 📊 Snapshot: €13M raised with €10M from unnamed U.S. customer Plans PlantOne production facility opening in 2027 Silicon anodes boost battery energy density by up to 50% vs graphite Over 450 charge cycles with strong capacity retention reported 🔎 Why Now: Urgent global push to diversify battery supply chains away from China EV race demands higher energy density and faster charge times Silicon anode tech poised to deliver breakthrough performance gains ⚡ Core Dilemma: “Can silicon anodes overcome manufacturing challenges to decentralize a globally critical supply chain?” But here’s the nuance from LeydenJar: patented plasma vapor deposition process aims to enable scalable, low-cost, low-carbon production. 💬 Is this the battery tech breakthrough EV makers have been waiting for? Would you bet on silicon anode revolutions? #LeydenJar #SiliconAnode #BatteryTech #EV #CleanEnergy #Su

LeydenJar, a Dutch deeptech company, has raised €23 million to scale its technology into full production at its Eindhoven facility, PlantOne. The round includes €13 million in equity financing, led by Extantia and Invest-NL, to complete the final phase of PlantOne’s construction and begin operations in 2027. In addition, LeydenJar secured €10 million in customer funding from a leading US-based consumer electronics company to support the development and installation of key production equipment. LeydenJar is developing Silyte™, the energy-dense pure silicon anode for lithium-ion batteries. Its 100 per cent silicon anodes are ultra-thin, fast-charging, and structurally stable thanks to a unique porous columnar design, while also cutting CO₂ emissions. The technology increases energy density by up to 50%, enables charging within minutes, and delivers reliable performance across hundreds of cycles. https://lnkd.in/eQazpAPQ

🚀 A Big Step for Battery Innovation from the Netherlands! 🔋 We’re thrilled to see LeydenJar raise €23M to bring its 100% pure silicon anode technology into full-scale production at its new PlantOne facility in Eindhoven. 💸 The round includes: €13M in equity led by Extantia and Invest-NL €10M in customer funding from a leading US consumer electronics company About their technology: 🔋 +50% higher energy density → smaller, lighter, more powerful batteries ⚡ Charging under 12 minutes → faster than ever 🌍 85% lower CO₂ emissions → a leap for sustainable energy storage This milestone moves LeydenJar from lab innovation to global-scale production and shows Europe can lead in the battery race. Their tech is already in the plans of leading electronics, EV, and aviation players worldwide. 👏 Congrats to Christian Rood and the LeydenJar team, plus Extantia and Invest-NL, for fueling the next generation of batteries! 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e2e4N-Hf #EnergyTransition #ClimateTech #DeepTech #BatteryInnovation #PlatformZero

The biggest problem in cleantech is not making batteries; it's what we make them from. At Circinus, our R&D focus is on the fundamental chemistry, not just the hardware shell. I'm incredibly proud to be pioneering a genuine deep-tech breakthrough at Circinus. Our "From Plastic to Power" philosophy is not about the casing. It’s about creating a high-performance electrolyte by reprocessing complex plastic waste. This is where the real innovation—and the real sustainability—lies. We are solving two massive challenges simultaneously: Chemical Sustainability: Eliminating dependence on virgin materials for a core battery component. Performance: Engineering a proprietary electrolyte derived from waste that meets the performance demands of futuristic energy storage. This work is intensive R&D, and we are actively engaging with strategic partners to accelerate our lab findings. I invite material scientists, investors in deep-tech, and telecom leaders to meet me at IMC 2025 to discuss the future of battery chemistry and the Circular Economy. Let’s move the conversation past recycled hardware and into truly sustainable chemical innovation. 🗓️ Date: October 8-11, 2025 📍 Venue: Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, India 🔗 Find me at the ASPIRE Pavilion: Pod No: GT13 F #ElectrolyteInnovation #DeepTech #CircularEconomy #MaterialScience #IMC2025 #FounderVision #GreenChemistry Circinus Batteries India Pvt Ltd| TiE Delhi-NCR| TCOE INDIA| IMC Aspire

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐕 𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐬 In 2020, Dr. S.R.S. Prabaharan, a professor and Director of Research at a prestigious university, felt a deeper calling towards advancing battery technology, specifically solid-state lithium-metal systems. This conviction led him to co-found Inventus Battery Energy Technologies with the aim of propelling India to the forefront of energy storage innovation. While juggling his roles in academia and entrepreneurship, Dr. Prabaharan nurtured Inventus, fostering growth through collaborations and national projects. By November 2022, he made a pivotal decision to dedicate himself fully to Inventus, stepping away from his professorship. Inventus's cutting-edge solid-state batteries differentiate themselves from traditional lithium-ion batteries by utilizing solid materials, eliminating the risk associated with flammable liquid electrolytes. Dr. PRABAHARAN S.R.S. Dr Siluvai Michael Cecil Lazarus Via: Outlook Business| Deepsekhar Choudhury (Story link in the comment) #BatteryTechnology #EnergyInnovation #InventusEnergyTech

🚀 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐞𝐋𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞! 🚀 🤩 We’re thrilled to share that CeLLife Technologies has successfully secured €2.5 million in grant funding plus access to up to €6 million in co-investment via the EIC - European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator programme. Why this matters: ❇️ We’re scaling our Electrical Fingerprint (EFP™) platform — an ultra-fast, AI-powered battery diagnostics technology that provide deep insights into battery cell performance, with lab-grade accuracy. ❇️ EFP™ helps manufacturers and recyclers reduce scrap rates, prevent early battery failures, and extend lifecycle value—a big win for both efficiency and sustainability. ✔️ With this support, CeLLife is accelerating commercial deployment, expanding partnerships across Europe, North America, and Asia, and growing our teams in AI, hardware, and manufacturing. 𝐀 𝐡𝐮𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤-𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐈𝐂 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨’𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐬𝐨 𝐟𝐚𝐫. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭-𝐠𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐝 — 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝. ⚡ 👉 If you’re interested in learning more, collaborating, or exploring how advanced battery diagnostics can benefit your business, let’s connect! https://lnkd.in/d8_bdkBg #DeepTech #BatteryDiagnostics #Sustainability #Innovation #EIC #CircularEconomy #BatteryTech #CleanEnergy #TechForGood

Nanoramic, Inc. Secures Strategic Investment from ITOCHU to Accelerate Global Commercialization of Neocarbonix for Advanced Batteries Nanoramic, Inc. a pioneer in advanced batteries, today announced it has secured a strategic equity investment from ITOCHU Corporation ("ITOCHU"), with additional participation from existing investor Top Material. The financing will be used to accelerate the global commercialization of Nanoramic's Neocarbonix® battery technology and products and will significantly strengthen its global supply chain in response to growing customer demand. Follow us on our other socials to stay updated on the latest news. 🔋 🚀 Instagram: https://lnkd.in/dgR7tn6H X: https://x.com/Battery_Ind