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SES AI
Aviation · Woburn, United States · Founded 2012
Introducing the most mature, practical, and independently validated Li-Metal battery for electric vehicles (EVs) MoreLess
SES AI, listed on the NYSE under the ticker SES, is a pioneering company in the electric transportation sector, specializing in the development of advanced Lithium Metal (Li Metal) batteries. These batteries are designed to power electric vehicles (EVs) on both land and air, offering a significant improvement in energy density and range compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries. SES AI serves a diverse range of clients, including automotive manufacturers, aerospace companies, and other industries that require high-performance battery solutions.
The company operates in the rapidly growing electric transportation market, which is driven by the global shift towards sustainable energy solutions. SES AI's business model focuses on research and development (R&D), manufacturing, and licensing of its proprietary Li Metal battery technology. The company generates revenue through the sale of its batteries, as well as through partnerships and licensing agreements with major industry players.
SES AI's state-of-the-art facilities are equipped with advanced testing bunkers, allowing the company to safely innovate, test, and refine its battery technology. The company regularly publishes data reports to keep the industry updated on its progress, from materials development to engineering and manufacturing quality.
Keywords: Li Metal batteries, electric transportation, energy density, long-range, EVs, aerospace, R&D, manufacturing, sustainability, innovation.
Company overview
SES AI company information
The essential company record, classifications and operating signals in one place.
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2012
- Headquarters
- Woburn, United States
- Employees
- 171
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 68.6
- Investment activity
- 1 companies · latest Jul 2025
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
Valuation & funding
SES AI funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPAC PRIVATE PLACEMENTOther financing | Feb 2022 | $275M | — | Vertex Holdings · Temasek · Foxconn Technology Group · Hyundai Motor Company | ↗ |
| SPAC IPOOther financing | Feb 2022 | $276M | $276M | Ivanhoe Capital Acquisition Corp | ↗ |
| GROWTH EQUITY VCOther financing | Jul 2021 | $100M | — | Hyundai Motor Company | — |
| SERIES DOther financing | Apr 2021 | $139M | $556M | Vertex Holdings · Temasek · General Motors · SK Group | — |
| SERIES COther financing | Nov 2018 | $29M | $116M | SK Inc | — |
| SERIES COther financing | Dec 2017 | Temasek · GM Ventures · Applied Ventures · Vertex Holdings | — | ||
| SERIES BOther financing | Jan 2016 | Temasek · GM Ventures · SAIC Capital · Vertex Holdings | — | ||
| EARLY VCOther financing | Jul 2015 | Undisclosed | — | ||
| SERIES AOther financing | Sep 2013 | Vertex Holdings · Temasek | — | ||
| SPINOUTOther financing | Apr 2012 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | — |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and profit over time
Reported history and available estimates. Estimated years are marked “E”; sparse fields are left blank rather than inferred.
| Year | Revenue | Growth | EBITDA | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $21M | 0% | −$74M | -352.4% |
| 2025 | $21M | +929.4% | −$74M | -352.4% |
| 2024 | $2M | — | −$96M | -4687.9% |
| 2023 | $0 | — | −$79M | — |
| 2022 | $0 | — | −$102M | — |
| 2021 | $0 | — | −$31M | — |
| 2020 | $0 | — | −$12M | — |
Growth signals
SES AI website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for SES AI is 19K monthly website visits, down 9.5% over the last three months. SES AI's team grew 0.6% over the past year.
Comparisons
SES AI compared with similar companies
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Capital deployed
SES AI investments and acquisitions
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Talent graph
SES AI's talent
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Global footprint
Where SES AI has talent and traffic
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In the news
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Market sentiment
What the market is saying about SES AI
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