Dennis Levien

cylib GmbH is a research-based company for holistic battery recycling enabling the green energy transition by ensuring the supply of sustainable raw materials for the battery industry. cylibs proprietary end-to-end recycling process is characterized by an efficient, resource- and climate-friendly recovery of all raw materials in a battery, including lithium, graphite, nickel, cobalt and manganese from battery packs, production scraps, or micromobility batteries. Founded in 2022 in Aachen, Germany, the company builds on nearly a decade of research by the founding team. cylib was founded by Dr. Lilian Schwich (Co-CEO), Paul Sabarny (Chief of Special Operations), and Dr. Gideon Schwich (Co-CEO), with the mission to create a true circular economy.

Chemix is using AI to develop breakthrough EV battery technologies. Today’s battery development is slow, labor-intensive, and expensive. With AI, Chemix can reduce development time by 10x. Chemix’s battery designs are compatible with existing Li-ion battery manufacturing capacity, enabling a seamless transition of customers’ battery R&D to volume production. Chemix’s mission is to accelerate the development of the most sustainable battery chemistry by first eliminating the use of cobalt, and ultimately the reliance on nickel and lithium, all without compromising vehicle performance. Based in Sunnyvale, CA, Chemix’s team comprises researchers and business leaders from Harvard, Stanford, UC Berkeley, and industry-leading battery and AI startups. Chemix is currently backed by a group of fantastic strategic partners and VC firms, including Mayfield, Radical Ventures, and Ibex Investors.

cylib GmbH is a research-based company for holistic battery recycling enabling the green energy transition by ensuring the supply of sustainable raw materials for the battery industry. cylibs proprietary end-to-end recycling process is characterized by an efficient, resource- and climate-friendly recovery of all raw materials in a battery, including lithium, graphite, nickel, cobalt and manganese from battery packs, production scraps, or micromobility batteries. Founded in 2022 in Aachen, Germany, the company builds on nearly a decade of research by the founding team. cylib was founded by Dr. Lilian Schwich (Co-CEO), Paul Sabarny (Chief of Special Operations), and Dr. Gideon Schwich (Co-CEO), with the mission to create a true circular economy.

Porsche Ventures engages with top entrepreneurs across the globe through our offices in Europe, Silicon Valley and Israel. We partner and invest in companies from early stage through growth, helping our founders accelerate by identifying and executing on relevant opportunities. Our portfolio companies enjoy access to our network and historical industry expertise through valuable collaboration opportunities across the Porsche ecosystem.

Chemix is using AI to develop breakthrough EV battery technologies. Today’s battery development is slow, labor-intensive, and expensive. With AI, Chemix can reduce development time by 10x. Chemix’s battery designs are compatible with existing Li-ion battery manufacturing capacity, enabling a seamless transition of customers’ battery R&D to volume production. Chemix’s mission is to accelerate the development of the most sustainable battery chemistry by first eliminating the use of cobalt, and ultimately the reliance on nickel and lithium, all without compromising vehicle performance. Based in Sunnyvale, CA, Chemix’s team comprises researchers and business leaders from Harvard, Stanford, UC Berkeley, and industry-leading battery and AI startups. Chemix is currently backed by a group of fantastic strategic partners and VC firms, including Mayfield, Radical Ventures, and Ibex Investors.

Digitalization is drastically changing entire industries and business models. But it’s also opening new opportunities to be explored and exploited. That’s why Porsche Digital was founded in 2016 as the technology and digital unit of Porsche AG. Our primary mission is to discover and scale new digital business models, as well as to optimize existing products. To do so, we’re creating technologically advanced industry solutions while expanding the digital ecosystem through collaboration with promising start-ups. To tap into promising business models outside the company, we draw on our global network of ten innovation centres. These are located in Ludwigsburg, Berlin, Tel Aviv, Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Barcelona, Zagreb, Atlanta and Palo Alto in Silicon Valley.

Techstars helps founders scale their startups into world-changing businesses. Founded in 2006, Techstars is on a mission to invest in startups to enable more capital to flow to more entrepreneurs around the world in order to deliver exceptional returns to our investors. We do this by operating accelerator programs and venture capital funds, as well as by connecting startups, investors, corporations, and cities to help build thriving startup communities. Our results show why Techstars is Better for Founders than any other global accelerator: On average, 74.5% of Techstars companies will raise money within 3 years of their program; 18.5% of Techstars portfolio companies have exited 5 years after their program and 31.1% after eight years. (PitchBook June 2023)