Sention Technologies, a startup developing ultrasonic scanning for battery diagnostics, has secured a seed investment of £3.7m.
The London-based firm’s proprietary scanning technology effectively allows users to look inside batteries by generating 3D images of the internal structure of the cells.
Sention then predicts cell health and forecasts degradation and critical issues and provides insights to extend the lifespan of advanced batteries and enhance performances.
“This funding marks a significant milestone for Sention as we continue to innovate at the forefront of battery diagnostics,” said chief executive Professor Dan Brett.
“Batteries are transforming the way we live and leading us toward net zero, but they come with challenges. This investment will enable us to deliver our products to customers, making a real difference in the battery industry.”
The new funding will go towards research and development and scaling the team.
The seed round was led Twin Path Ventures and included participation from Doral Energy-Tech Ventures, Endgame Capital, Energy Revolution Ventures, G.K. Goh Ventures, Green Angel Ventures, Third Sphere and UK Innovation and Science Seed Fund.
“Sention has enormous potential to transform the way batteries are developed, manufactured and used,” added John Spindler, partner and co-founder at Twin Path Ventures.
“Their technology uses the power of machine learning to predict how batteries perform, age and fail. As an AI specialist fund, we are excited by the tremendous potential that AI has to shape the battery industry.”