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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.

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

February 2025

Projects with Daimler Truck, Fortum, Febelauto, Relion.bat 

March 2025

Rewarded by Young Innovative Enterprise in Luxembourg

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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