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SES AI
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About SES AI
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.
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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.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2012
- Headquarters
- Woburn, United States
- Employees
- 171
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 68.6/100
- Sub-industry
- Clean Energy, Energy Storage, Vehicle Production
- Sector
- Aviation, Battery, Core AI, Spinout, Sustainable Development Goals, Aviation and Aerospace
- Technology
- Artificial Intelligence, Hardware, Deep Tech, Machine Learning
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
- Investment activity
- 1 company, latest Jul 2025
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
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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 | ↗ |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
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.
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Investments and acquisitions
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Series A5 investors entered at this stage
Vertex Holdings
Temasek
GM Ventures
SAIC Capital
Applied Ventures
Series B and later16 investors entered at this stage
SK Inc
General Motors
SK Group
Hyundai Motor Company
Foxconn Technology Group
Geely
SAIC Motor
Kia Motors
Honda
Fidelity Investments Canada
Tianqi Lithium
Franklin Templeton Investments
Applied Materials
LG Technology Ventures- KPKoch Strategic Platforms
- ICIvanhoe Capital Acquisition Corp
Other known investors1 additional known investor
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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