Close-up view of a battery disassembly machine Circu Li-ion

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Circu Li-ion

In a nutshell

Establishment:
2021
Founders:
Antoine Welter, Dr. Xavier Kohll
In our portfolio since:
2023
Fonds:
BV4
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Currently, the raw material lithium is extracted under highly questionable conditions, and the production of new batteries is associated with high CO2 emissions. Circu Li-ion offers a robotic solution that automates the disassembly of battery modules to meet the strong demand for lithium in a sustainable way. Additionally, software inspects the cells, collects data, and creates a battery data library and diagnostics.

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Creating measurable impact

  • CHALLENGE

    Lithium-ion batteries are in high demand, but the extraction of raw materials and production under questionable conditions result in high CO2 emissions.

  • SOLUTION

    A smart disassembly line automatically dismantles battery modules and creates a battery database using computer vision and artificial intelligence.

  • IMPACT

    Circu Li-Ion's solution - aiming for 3bn processed cells by 2040 - maximizes material-specific upcycling, reduces energy-intensive production, and significantly (~ 50%) cuts CO2.