Battery tech startup Pulsetrain announced that it has raised €6.1 million (USD$6.7 million) in a seed funding round, with proceeds aimed at advancing its technology to significantly improve EV battery performance.

Founded in 2022, Munich-based Pulsetrain offers solutions aimed at enabling automotive manufacturers to build more powerful and safer electric vehicles at a lower cost. The company’s system combines advanced hardware which minimizes thermal risks and AI-powered software to accelerate charging speeds, and support battery health and longevity. According to Pulsetrain, the system can extend battery life by as much as 80%, while reducing thermal risks.

In a post announcing the financing round, Niclas Lehnert, COO and co-founder of Pulsetrain, said:

“Our ambition is to help the Western automotive industry reclaim its position as a global technology leader – driving innovation, efficiency, and sustainability in electric mobility!”

The round was led by Vsquared Ventures and Planet A Ventures with participation from Climate Club. Planet A Ventures said in a statement:

“While EVs become more popular, battery performance remains a major barrier to competition with traditional models. Despite advances in battery technology, critical limitations still include inefficiency, short lifespans, and rigid configurations—resulting in waste, high CO2 footprint, and reduced vehicle performance over time. Pulsetrain is redefining what’s possible in EV power electronics with a system that tackles these challenges head-on, delivering higher performance, lower costs and a new standard in resource efficiency.”