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Verkor
Low-carbon batteries for electric mobility markets
- 201-500 employees
- B2B
- Energy
- Manufacturing
- Electric Vehicles
- Grenoble, France
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Company mission
To Increase production of low-carbon batteries to meet growing demand for electric vehicles.
Our take
Low-carbon batteries play a vital role in ongoing efforts to replace gas-powered vehicles, which emit CO2 and other greenhouse gases. Verkor, based in Grenoble, France, is at the forefront of this electric vehicle battery industry.
The company focuses on manufacturing low-carbon batteries to meet the increasing demand for electric mobility and stationary storage in Europe. The company boasts its commitment to sustainability, agility, and innovative governance, attracting top talents globally and forming strategic partnerships with major industry players like Renault Group and Schneider Electric.
Verkor has already achieved significant milestones, including securing over €1 billion in green financing for its first gigafactory in Dunkirk, set to start production in 2025. Verkor's future plans include expanding its production capabilities and integrating advanced digital technologies to enhance efficiency and competitiveness, solidifying its position as a leader in the European battery market.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Benefits
- Stimulating work environment: pleasant offices, multicultural and motivated team
- Lunch vouchers
- Contribution to local transportation costs
- 5 weeks of holidays per year + 2 weeks of compensation time (RTT) (conditions may apply depending on type of contract)
- Industry-leading healthcare
- Opportunities to network and connect with worldwide experts
Company values
- Contribution
- Communication
- Team Spirit
- Commitment
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Sep 2023
$683.9m
GRANT
Sep 2023
$894.3m
SERIES C
Total funding: $2.0bn
This company has top investors
Leadership
Benoit Lemaignan
(CEO)Also co-founded Waga Energy and Aniah. Previously worked as a Senior Manager for EIT InnoEnergy and Investment Director at Meridiam.
Christophe Mille
(CTO)Previously worked in Battery Engineering at Apple and in Battery Cell Development for BMW Group.
Philippe Chain
(CCO)Also the Owner of ZEnobe. Previously worked as Vice Chairman of Faraday Future and Technical Project Director for Battery Electric Vehicles at AUDI.
Sylvain Paineau
(Dunkirk Site Director)Prior work includes being a Member of The Supervisory Board for EIT InnoEnergy and an Administrator for Tenerrdis.