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Altris and Ligna Develops the World’s First Ultrathin Sodium-Ion Battery
Altris is taking another step in building a smarter and more resilient European battery ecosystem. Together with Ligna, Jemac and RISE, the company is developing the world’s first ultrathin sodium-ion battery for next-generation connected electronics – an effort supported by Vinnova and fully developed in Sweden.
Altris Secures New Funding and Appoints Christer Bergquist as CEO
The Swedish sodium-ion battery developer Altris has secured additional funding of 80.75 MSEK from existing investors. This follow-on investment highlights continued confidence from strategic investors and comes shortly after the appointment of Christer Bergquist as permanent CEO, positioning the company for the next phase of its strategic development.
Altris and Oscilion Launch Nordic Sodium-Ion Battery Module for Military Applications
The Swedish sodium-ion battery developer Altris has entered into a strategic collaboration with Oscilion, a subsidiary of Scandinavian Astor Group AB, with the aim of offering the defense sector a new generation of robust, climate-adapted, and sustainable energy storage solutions. Together, the two companies are now launching a new sodium-ion-based battery module that is developed and manufactured in the Nordic region, which has already resulted in initial customer orders.
Altris announces investment and collaboration with Volvo Cars
The Swedish sodium-ion battery developer Altris has today announced that Volvo Cars Tech Fund, the venture capital arm of Volvo Cars, is one of the strategic investors in Altris’ B1 funding round. In connection with this investment, Altris has entered into an agreement with Volvo Cars to collaborate on product development to identify new potential battery energy storage systems.
Altris Welcomes Clarios and Maersk Growth as New Investors in Series B1 Funding Round
The Swedish sodium-ion battery developer Altris has successfully raised SEK 150 million in a Series B1 funding round, introducing new investors such as Clarios and Maersk Growth. The financing will be used to finalize Altris’ pilot production facility, and thereby enable commercial production of sodium-ion cathode material for battery cells.
Björn Mårlid steps down as CEO of Altris
Björn Mårlid and the Altris board have mutually agreed that Björn will step down as CEO, effective 4th of September, to pursue new opportunities. This decision follows a shared conclusion that new leadership is required as Altris enters the next phase of its growth journey.
