Tech Company Financing Transactions

Ascend Elements Funding Round

Decarbonization Partners, Alliance Resource Partners and Alumni Ventures joined a $542 million Series D capital raise for Ascend Elements. The funding round was announced by the company on 9/6/2023.

Transaction Overview

Company Name
Announced On
9/6/2023
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$542,000,000
Round
Series D
Proceeds Purpose
Ascend Elements will use the proceeds to build the United States' first commercial-scale, NMC cathode precursor (pCAM) and cathode active material (CAM) manufacturing facility in Kentucky.

Company Information

Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Energy & Battery
Mailing Address
133 Flanders Rd
Westborough, MA 01581
USA
Email Address
Overview
Ascend Elements is revolutionizing the production of lithium-ion battery materials by establishing a clean and sustainable supply chain using recycled feedstock. The patented Hydro-to-Cathode� direct precursor synthesis technology produces new cathode materials from spent lithium-ion cells more efficiently than traditional methods, resulting in reduced cost, improved performance, and lowered GHG emissions.
Profile
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Social Media
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Company News
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YouTube
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Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Mike O'Kronley
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Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Aberdale
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Chief Operating Officer
Daniel Russell
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Chief Technical Officer
Eric Gratz
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