Entroview has secured €1.5 million in seed funding to enhance its real-time battery diagnostics technology, aimed at improving lithium-ion battery sustainability and performance.

Target Information

Founded in 2021 by Gaetan Depaepe and Sohaib El Outmani, Entroview is at the forefront of developing a real-time battery diagnostics solution that utilizes entropy tracking technology. This innovative approach provides manufacturers with unprecedented visibility into the internal states of lithium-ion batteries during charge and discharge cycles, allowing for quicker defect identification. Unlike traditional methods that could take days, Entroview's system delivers actionable insights in as little as 10 hours, enabling manufacturers to extend battery life by up to 40%.

The technology is grounded in over 40 years of academic research, specifically focusing on monitoring entropy variations, which are subtle temperature changes associated with lithium-ion movement. This capability allows for the prediction of battery degradation and performance in real time, making it a significant advancement from previous lab-only metrics. The proprietary algorithm developed by co-founder and CTO Sohaib El Outmani during his PhD—under the guidance of three research directors, including a co-inventor of the lithium-ion battery—plays a critical role in this breakthrough.

Industry Overview

In Europe, the battery industry is rapidly evolving, with 42 gigafactories currently under construction. As the demand for electric vehicles (EVs) increases, the cost of batteries, which account for roughly 40% of an EV's total cost, has become a focal point for manufacturers. The competition is intensifying, maki