Battery cathode active materials (CAM) startup ACT-ion Battery Technologies has raised $7.5 million in a pre-Series A funding round.
The funding round was led by BASF Venture Capital, with participation from Hunt Energy Enterprises, Mirae Asset Capital, Arosa Capital Management, and LG Technology Ventures.
ACT-ion plans to use the funding to fast-track its CAM production technology and establish an operational pilot facility by 2025.
The company aims to address the need for cost reduction and increased production throughput in CAM production to enhance battery performance and cycle life.