2 years ago
Allotrope Energy Charges Up with £5.3M Seed Round for Tree Pulp Batteries
UK-based energy startup Allotrope Energy has raised £5.3 million in a seed round led by Suzano, a hardwood pulp producer
Allotrope develops fast-charging batteries made from tree pulp, aiming to provide a sustainable alternative for various industries
The funding will be used to further develop and scale their battery technology.
ProblemEnergy
"Develop sustainable battery technology that does not require rare materials, such as cobalt and nickel, to support the transition to zero-emission mobility"
Solution
"Developing fast-charging batteries made from carbon extracted from tree pulp, which is sourced sustainably from Suzano, a hardwood pulp producer, and harnessing the natural resource to create a circular and regenerative economy"