PhaseTree is a technology company.
PhaseTree has raised $3.0M across 1 funding round.
PhaseTree has raised $3.0M in total across 1 funding round.
PhaseTree has raised $3.0M in total across 1 funding round.
PhaseTree's investors include Heartcore Capital.
PhaseTree is a deep-tech startup founded in 2021 that develops an AI-driven platform to accelerate the discovery of advanced materials for clean energy applications. By combining first-principles physics models, artificial intelligence, and lab automation, PhaseTree dramatically shortens the development cycle of new materials—such as those used in batteries, solar panels, and hydrogen catalysts—from decades to just a few years. The company serves industries focused on sustainable energy and advanced materials, addressing the critical bottleneck of slow, costly, and trial-and-error-based materials research. PhaseTree’s technology enables faster, more reliable, and cost-effective innovation, supporting the global transition to greener energy solutions and creating new business opportunities in the clean energy sector[1][2][3][4].
PhaseTree was spun off from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) in 2021. It was founded by a team of experts including Amit Luthra (CEO), a serial entrepreneur with a decade of startup leadership and a successful exit; Jin Hyun Chang (CTO), a pioneer in scientific software development for materials discovery; and Jenna Kang (COO), an experienced international startup operator. The idea emerged from frustration with the traditional slow and inefficient R&D processes in materials science. Early traction included partnerships with leading research institutions and industry players in metal alloys and battery sectors, as well as securing €3 million in seed funding from Heartcore Capital to expand R&D and team growth[1][2][4][6].
PhaseTree rides the wave of AI-driven innovation in materials science, a sector critical to the clean energy transition. The timing is crucial as global demand for sustainable energy solutions intensifies and traditional materials R&D remains a bottleneck. Market forces such as increasing investment in green technologies, rising material costs, and the urgent need for efficient energy storage and conversion technologies favor PhaseTree’s approach. By democratizing materials design and accelerating innovation, PhaseTree influences the broader ecosystem by enabling faster deployment of next-generation energy technologies and fostering collaboration between academia and industry[1][2][4][5].
Looking ahead, PhaseTree is poised to expand its platform capabilities and industry partnerships, leveraging its recent funding to scale operations and deepen R&D. Trends shaping its journey include the growing integration of AI with physics-based modeling, increasing demand for sustainable materials, and the push for industrial-scale manufacturability. As PhaseTree matures, its influence may extend beyond clean energy into sectors like aerospace, automotive, and semiconductors, further accelerating materials innovation globally. Its commitment to combining rigorous science with practical application positions it as a key player in the future of sustainable technology development[1][2][4].
PhaseTree has raised $3.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $3.0M Seed in March 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2025 | $3.0M Seed | Heartcore Capital |