Building a cost reduction platform for redox flow batteries

NovaFlow is preparing a pre seed financing round to validate its electrolyte production and recycling process, protect the underlying intellectual property and establish the laboratory basis for industrial pilot projects.

Investment highlights

  • More than ten years of founder experience in VRFB technology and industrial development

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  • A process concept designed to enable vanadium waste recycling and reduce dependence on high purity raw materials Validation pending

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  • Potential electrolyte cost reduction of up to 50%

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  • First engineering revenue opportunities in specialized RFB laboratory systems

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Traction and progress

Building the company and validating the technology

NovaFlow Energy Systems GmbH incorporated in Berlin

Done

Three signed letters of intent (non-binding) with European RFB manufacturers

Done

First specialized RFB laboratory engineering opportunities under discussion

In progress

Public funding application submitted (June 2026)

Done

Pre-seed investment round in preparation

In progress

Laboratory validation and IP filing planned as the next value inflection point

Planned

Company

Experienced RFB engineering. Focused industrial execution.

NovaFlow Energy Systems GmbH is a Berlin based deep technology company founded to reduce the cost and resource dependency of redox flow batteries. The company combines electrochemistry, stack and system development, mechanical engineering, industrialization, finance and data expertise.

Founders

  • Dr. Igor Derr
    Founder & CEO

    Dr. Igor Derr

    More than ten years of experience in redox flow battery technology, including electrolyte, cell, stack, material and system development.

  • Dmitrij Reschetnikow
    Co-Founder & CTO

    Dmitrij Reschetnikow

    More than ten years of experience in mechanical engineering, industrial product development, prototyping and manufacturing.

Advisors

  • Kristina Zimbelmann
    Finance & Controlling

    Kristina Zimbelmann

    More than ten years of experience in finance, controlling, budgeting and commercial project support.

  • Marko Vastag
    Data, Measurement & Automation

    Marko Vastag

    Experience in sensors, process analytics, data engineering, software and measurement systems.

  • Prof. Dr. Christina Roth
    Scientific Advisor

    Prof. Dr. Christina Roth

    More than twenty years of experience in electrochemistry, materials science and energy storage.

  • Felix Englert
    Legal & Tax Advisor

    Felix Englert

    Experience in corporate law, taxation and company structuring.

Interested in NovaFlow's pre-seed round or strategic partnership?

The full confidential pitch deck is shared with qualified contacts on request and is not downloadable here.