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Recycling lithium-ion batteries
About tozero
ToZero Solutions is a pioneering startup that operates in the waste management and recycling sector, specifically focusing on lithium-ion battery waste. The company has developed a sustainable process to recover critical materials from all types of lithium-ion batteries, including Lithium, Nickel, Cobalt, Manganese, and Graphite. This innovative process allows ToZero to transform old batteries into fresh raw materials, reintroducing them back into the supply chain.
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The company's primary market is Europe, where it aims to be the first to recover all critical materials from lithium-ion batteries. This is a significant market opportunity, as the number of lithium-ion batteries reaching the end of their life in Europe is expected to drastically increase by 2030.
ToZero's business model is centered on the concept of circular economy, where waste is minimized by reusing and recycling materials. The company generates revenue by selling the recovered critical materials back into the supply chain. This not only provides a valuable resource for manufacturers but also helps to reduce the environmental footprint of batteries.
ToZero Solutions also offers opportunities for electronic waste recyclers to join their mission, further expanding their capacity to manage and recycle battery waste. The company's innovative approach to waste management positions it as a valuable player in the pursuit of a more sustainable future.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2022
- Headquarters
- Munich, Germany
- Employees
- 39
- Open positions
- 6
- Dealroom signal
- 71.5/100
- Sub-industry
- Energy Storage, Maintenance
- Sector
- Transportation, Recycling, Waste Reduction, Sustainable Development Goals, EIC, EV Battery Recycling, EV Battery, Climate Tech, Novel Energy
- Technology
- Hardware, Deep Tech
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Nov 2024 | $12M | $48M | In-Q-Tel · Honda · Possible Ventures · NordicNinja VC | ↗ |
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Oct 2024 | — | — | Global Brain Corporation · Wolters Kluwer | — |
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Seed11 investors entered at this stage
Other known investors7 additional known investors
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Daniel Niemi- DSDaniel Schuhi
Evolen Energy Accelerator
Honda Xcelerator Ventures
RESPOND Accelerator
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