Cylib
Agent45Agent Readiness: 45/100. Above median. Measured by StartupHub.ai. Median 41.Trust83Data Trust: 83/100. Top 25%. Measured by StartupHub.ai. Median 61.Revolutionizing battery recycling for a circular future in Europe.
About
Cylib is a deeptech scale-up based in Germany, focused on revolutionizing battery recycling and securing a circular future for Europe. Born out of years of research at RWTH Aachen University, Cylib has developed a holistic, water-based technology to recover all elements within lithium-ion batteries. Their technology addresses Europe's dependence on imported critical materials by transforming end-of-life batteries from electric vehicles, power tools, and energy storage systems back into high-quality production materials.
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Key facts
- Website
- cylib.de
- Headquarters
- Germany
- Founded
- 2022
- Employees
- 129
- Total funding
- $67M (Series A)
- Business model
- B2B
Funding rounds
| Date | Round | Amount | Lead investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2024 | Series A | $55M | World Fund, Porsche Ventures |
| 15 Feb 2023 | Seed | $8M | World Fund |
| 14 Oct 2022 | Seed | $4M | Vsquared Ventures |
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Frequently asked
What does Cylib do?
The process achieves over 90% recovery efficiency with 80% lower emissions than traditional mining and can handle both NMC and LFP battery chemistries at an industrial scale.
Is Cylib trustworthy and reputable?
StartupHub's Data Trust & Reputation score for Cylib is 83 out of 100, a trusted rating, based on site security posture, privacy practices, malware and phishing checks, and public reputation signals.
How much funding has Cylib raised?
Cylib has raised a total of $67M in funding. The most recent round on record is Series A.
How many employees does Cylib have?
Cylib has approximately 129 people on record.
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