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CarbonX

Energy · Delft, Netherlands · Founded 2014

Develops and markets a revolutionary new carbon material that brings sustainability through performance MoreLess

CarbonX is a Dutch startup operating in the electric vehicle (EV) market, specifically focusing on the production of carbon black, a material used in EV batteries. The company's unique selling proposition lies in its proprietary technology that addresses the limitations of graphite, a commonly used material in EV batteries.

The company's business model is centered around producing carbon black in plants worldwide, thereby creating localized supply chains. This approach helps to counter the potential shortages of graphite, a material that is currently facing supply chain issues and performance limitations. CarbonX's technology enhances the performance of batteries by improving the transfer of lithium-ion and electrons, which are essential for the functioning of EV batteries.

Furthermore, CarbonX's manufacturing process is energy-efficient, resulting in lower CO2 emissions compared to the production of natural and synthetic graphite. This aligns with the growing demand for sustainable and environmentally friendly practices in the EV market.

The company's technology can be applied to any carbon black manufacturing facility, allowing for high-volume, low-cost production. This scalability and cost-effectiveness make CarbonX an attractive solution for EV manufacturers looking to improve battery performance and sustainability while managing costs.

In summary, CarbonX is a promising startup in the EV market, offering a solution that addresses supply chain issues, improves battery performance, and reduces CO2 emissions.

Keywords: Electric Vehicle Market, Carbon Black Production, Localized Supply Chains, Graphite Limitations, Battery Performance, Lithium-ion Transfer, Electron Transfer, Energy-efficient Manufacturing, Lower CO2 Emissions, High-volume Production.

Company overview

CarbonX company information

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Status
Operational
Founded
2014
Headquarters
Delft, Netherlands
Employees
29
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
86.5
client focusb2btechnologyHardwaretechnologyDeep TechtechnologyNanotechsub industryClean Energysub industryEnergy Efficiencybusiness modelManufacturingsector3D PrintingsectorSpinoutsectorSustainable Development GoalssectorPolymerssectorEICsectorEV Battery TechsectorIndustrial Technology

Valuation & funding

CarbonX funding history

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
SEEDEquity / VC Dec 2024 $4.4M $55M Borski Fund · InnovationQuarter Capital · Innovation Industries
GRANTOther financing Oct 2024 $2.5M European Innovation Council
EARLY VCEquity / VC Feb 2024 $11M $44M Innovation Industries · InnovationQuarter Capital · Borski Fund
SPINOUTOther financing Jan 2014 $0 Delft Enterprises · YES!Delft · TU Delft
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Financials

Workforce over time

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YearEmployees
2026 29
2025 25
2024 17
2023 28
2022 27
2021 32
2020 32
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Growth signals

CarbonX website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for CarbonX is 1K monthly website visits, up 150% over the last three months. CarbonX's team grew 16% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits1K 3-month web change+150% 1-year team growth+16%
Monthly website visits101 observations · Mar 2017–Apr 2026
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Comparisons

CarbonX compared with similar companies

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CompanyHeadquartersStatusEmployeesTotal fundingValuation
ENWIRESDevelops unique silicon nanowired materials for battery electrodes Domène, France Operational 10 $6.6M $26M
LeydenJar TechnologiesUltra-thin pure-silicon anodes enabling batteries with much greater energy density, faster charging, and lower CO₂ output Leiden, Netherlands Operational
C2C NewCapAqueous hybrid and planar supercapacitors for electronics. Odivelas, Portugal Operational
TWAICETWAICE provides predictive analytics software for lithium-ion batteries. Digital twin is TWAICE's key technology, combining battery knowledge and AI. It simplifies and improves complex battery system Berlin, Germany Operational
BasquevoltSolid-state battery technology for mass electrification Vitoria, Spain Operational
FloatechFloatech is a European based high tech company specialized on developing silicon anodes for lithium-ion batteries Getafe, Spain Operational
UP CatalystUP Catalyst produces sustainable carbon nanomaterials directly from CO2 or from waste biomass for a vast range of applications ranging from green advanced battery technologies to biomedicine Tallinn, Estonia Operational
ADDVOLTProducing plug-in electric system targeted for transportation markets, which avoids fuel usage and reduces noise and CO2 emissions of refrigeration units during goods transportation Matosinhos, Portugal Acquired
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Talent graph

CarbonX's talent

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Team profiled 4 named & role-tagged
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Investors

8 investors on CarbonX's cap table

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Seed 1 investor entered at this stage
European Innovation Council
Series A 3 investors entered at this stage
Innovation Industries
InnovationQuarter Capital
Borski Fund
Other known 4 additional known investors
TU Delft
Delft Enterprises
YES!Delft
Sequoia Amsterdam

Global footprint

Where CarbonX has talent and traffic

Workforce by country
3 countries with
team presence
🇳🇱 Netherlands90.5%
🇳🇴 Norway4.8%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom4.8%
3 countries shown

In the news

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Market sentiment

What the market is saying about CarbonX

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