Jälle Technologies is a technology company.
Jälle Technologies has raised $2.0M across 1 funding round.
Jälle Technologies has raised $2.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Jälle Technologies has raised $2.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Jälle Technologies's investors include Insight Partners, Martin Henk, Martin Tajur, Ragnar Sass.
Jälle Technologies is an Estonian deeptech startup founded in 2023 that develops sustainable recycling processes for end-of-life lithium-ion batteries, recovering critical raw materials like lithium and upcycling waste graphite into high-value graphene-like materials.[1][2][3] The company serves battery recyclers and industries such as energy storage, electronics, coatings, and composites by solving the costly waste problem from spent batteries, enabling a circular economy with efficient, scalable hydrometallurgical solutions.[1][2][4][5] With €2 million raised in 2025, Jälle is expanding pilot-scale production and team growth, demonstrating strong early momentum in Europe's battery recycling sector.[3]
Jälle Technologies emerged from advanced materials research at Estonia's National Institute of Chemical Physics and Biophysics, founded in 2023 by five experts: Dr. Kerli Liivand (CTO, battery recycling and carbon materials specialist), Dr. Martin Jantson and Dr. Reio Praats (materials science and metallurgy), Erki Ani (cleantech entrepreneur and investor), and Dr. Ivar Kruusenberg (deeptech commercialization advisor).[2][3][4] The idea stemmed from the growing "tidal wave" of spent lithium-ion batteries, with the team leveraging their scientific and entrepreneurial backgrounds to create practical recycling tech that turns waste into graphene-like 2D materials.[2][3] Early traction includes €2 million in funding from investors aligned with their vision, fueling pilot validation and hiring.[3]
Jälle rides the explosive growth of electric vehicles and energy storage, which is flooding the world with end-of-life lithium-ion batteries amid Europe's critical raw materials shortage and push for circular economies.[2][3] Timing is ideal with EU policies mandating battery recycling and the global graphene market expanding for lighter, stronger materials in cleantech; Jälle counters supply chain vulnerabilities by enabling "urban mining" from waste, reducing environmental impact and import reliance.[1][4][6] The company influences the ecosystem by partnering with recyclers to boost efficiency, fostering innovation in sustainable materials that support low-carbon transitions.[4]
Jälle is poised to scale production with recent funding, targeting industrial validation and global partnerships to capture the booming battery recycling market.[3] Trends like rising EV adoption, stricter EU sustainability regs, and demand for recycled advanced materials will propel growth, potentially evolving Jälle into a key supplier of circular graphene for next-gen batteries and composites. As battery waste surges, their upcycling edge could redefine resource security, turning a global challenge into enduring impact.[2][3]
Jälle Technologies has raised $2.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $2.0M Seed in July 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 | $2.0M Seed | Insight Partners, Martin Henk, Martin Tajur, Ragnar Sass |