Top 5 Battery Recycling startups in Germany

Apr 28, 2026
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cylib
Funding: €156.1M
cylib is on a mission to revolutionize how lithium-ion batteries are recycled in Europe, making the process more efficient and sustainable.
2
Voltfang
Funding: €29.1M
Voltfang develops home storage solutions for private houses using recycled traction batteries.
3
tozero
Funding: $18M
tozero is offering a novel process to recover critical materials such as lithium, nickel, and cobalt from lithium-ion batteries. The startup has launched an industrial demonstration plant in Bavaria that can process 1,500 tonnes of battery waste annually.
4
Saperatec
Funding: $11.3M
Sapertec’s technology allows laminated packaging materials to be separated more easily. Many packaging materials don’t make the recycling cut because they contain mixed materials like soup cartons or cardboard and aluminum combos.
5
Duesenfeld
Duesenfeld has developed a highly sustainable way to recycle lithium-ion-batteries.
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Editor: Marjana Bačić
Marjana Bačić is a senior editor for RecyclingStartups. She has has more than 5 years experience covering the recycling industry. Marjana graduated from University of Belgrade, where she edited Recycling and Sustainable Development Journal. She has helped several non-profit organizations dedicated to promoting environmental education and sustainability. She also participates in beach clean-up initiatives and advocates for sustainable practices in local businesses. In her free time, Marjana enjoys hiking in the scenic Montenegrin countryside, practicing yoga for mindfulness, and experimenting with plant-based recipes in her kitchen. You can contact Marjana at marjanabacic(at)recyclingstartups(dot)com