Voltavate Receives A$850,000 in Oversubscribed Pre-Seed Round, Led by Artesian

MELBOURNE,June 11, 2025/PRNewswire/ --Voltavate, an early-stage battery tech company, has raisedA$850,000in an oversubscribed pre-seed round led by Artesian, with participation from Investible, Electrifi Ventures, and leading industry angels includingJohn Wood,Christiaan Jordaan, Steven Vassiloudis, andReza Behnam. Reza also serves as Voltavate's Chairman.

Voltavate is building a battery innovation platform to address critical challenges in battery performance, manufacturing efficiency, and sustainability across the energy storage value chain. Its first product line targets battery separators — a critical component influencing cell safety, efficiency, and scalability. By applying advanced nanomaterials and novel manufacturing integration, Voltavate delivers improved performance, process compatibility, and a lower environmental footprint.

Founded byDr.Amir Hooshang Taheri (PhD,Nanyang Technological University) andOmid Javadi (Sharif University of Technology), Voltavate combines deep expertise in materials science and battery engineering. The new capital will be used to validate its core product, expand the team, and advance strategic partnerships.

According toMcKinsey& Company, the lithium-ion battery market is projected to surpassUS$400 billionby 2030, growing over 30% annually. Component segments alone are expected to reachUS$250 billion, with separators accounting for an estimatedUS$25 billion.

Dr.Amir Hooshang Taheri, Co-founder and CEO, said:

"We're incredibly grateful to be backed by investors and thought leaders who share our mission. Their support gives us the momentum to scale and deliver real impact in how batteries are made and perform."

Alexandra Clunies-Ross, Partner at Artesian, commented:

"Voltavate is tackling a vital part of the battery value chain with strong technical insight and clear execution. We're excited to support the team's vision for next-generation component manufacturing."

Reza Behnam, Voltavate's Chairman, added:

"I've worked closely with Amir and Omid since Voltavate's early days. Their clear vision and tireless work have led to a solution that outperforms current best practices. This oversubscribed round, led by Artesian, reflects their potential to shape the industry. I look forward to supporting the team as they move toward industrial-scale execution."

Voltavate's growth has been supported by leading programs including StartSpace, Climate Salad, EnergyLab, New Energy Nexus, and CDL Melbourne. The company is based inMelbourne, exploring expansion intoSoutheast Asia, and currently raising early interest from commercial partners and potential collaborators.

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