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We are Circu Li-ion

Robot 2 - Foetz, Luxembourg

By optimizing recovery rates and reducing waste, our process turns end-of-life batteries into an opportunity for profitability and sustainability.

Team CLI

We are on a mission

At Circu Li-ion, we’re driven by a passion for innovation and sustainability. Our mission is to transform the battery value chain with cutting-edge, automated disassembly solutions, to maximize material recovery, reduce costs, and drive process efficiency — creating a circular economy.

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With our hands-on and results-oriented approach, we are not just creating solutions, but shaping the future of urban mining — ensuring nature’s precious resources are kept in the loop.

Leading the
urban mining revolution.

October 2021

Founded by Antoine Welter & Dr. Xavier Kohll

March 2023

LAMBDA grant (advancing robotic manipulation techniques)

October 2023

Seed funding with BonVenture, EIT Urban Mobility and Industry Business Angels

June 2024

Opening of The Circular – in the Presence of the Minister of Economy 

January 2023

Granted the EIC Accelerator

 

June 2023

Opening of Circu Li-ion facility in Germany

February 2024

Fully certified operations at

Circu Li-ion Germany (BImSchG, EfB)

November 2024

Partnerships with Amazon, Hyundai, JLR, Voltfang and many more

Meet the founders
Antoine Welter, co-founder & CEO

Antoine Welter

CO-FOUNDER & CEO

Antoine develops & structures our ambitious goals.

Dr. Xavier Kohll, co-founder & CTO

Dr. Xavier Kohll

CO-FOUNDER & CTO

Xavier is our entrepreneurial-minded technical brain.

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