Ascend Elements
About Ascend Elements
Ascend Elements manufactures advanced lithium-ion battery materials by reclaiming valuable elements from spent EV batteries and manufacturing scrap. Its patented Hydro-to-Cathode® direct precursor synthesis technology produces engineered cathode precursor (pCAM) and recycled lithium carbonate more efficiently and with lower emissions than traditional mining/refining methods, serving global battery and EV manufacturers seeking a domestic, circular supply chain for critical minerals.
Company details
Funding
Total raised
$878M
Last stage
Series D
Investors
Founders
Eric Gratz
Co-founded Ascend Elements and co-invented the Hydro-to-Cathode™ technology. Holds a Ph.D. in Materials Engineering from Boston University. Previously served as CEO of Battery Resourcers from 2016 to 2020.
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Yan Wang
Co-founded Ascend Elements and co-invented the company's patented Hydro-to-Cathode™ direct precursor synthesis technology. Holds a Ph.D. and was a professor at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
LinkedInDiran Apelian
Co-founder of Ascend Elements. Distinguished materials scientist and professor, known for expertise in metal casting and materials processing.
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