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Building a cost reduction platform for redox flow batteries

NovaFlow is raising pre-seed funding to validate its electrolyte production and recycling process, establish laboratory proof for PEPS and bipolar plates, prepare the initial patent filing and advance three signed non-binding LOIs toward 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% and transport-related CO₂ reduction of up to 85% through on-site production

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  • Three signed non-binding LOIs with European RFB manufacturers

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Commercial path

From engineering revenue to scalable technology sales

NovaFlow combines engineering services available today with a proprietary technology platform under development.

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Specialized RFB engineering, laboratory test systems, cell and stack development.

First scalable products

Advanced bipolar plates and vanadium electrolyte for RFB manufacturers.

PEPS platform

Decentralized electrolyte production and recycling, targeting up to 50% lower electrolyte costs and up to 85% lower transport-related CO₂ emissions.

Advanced separators, improved electrolyte formulations and integrated RFB systems form part of the longer-term development pipeline.

Traction and progress

Building the company and validating the technology

NovaFlow Energy Systems GmbH incorporated in Berlin

Done

Three signed non-binding LOIs indicating demand for up to 750 MWh/year of electrolyte and 1.3 million components/year

Done

First specialized RFB laboratory engineering opportunities under discussion

In progress

Public funding application submitted (June 2026)

Done

Pre-seed investment round open

In progress

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

Planned

Pre-seed milestones

What the pre-seed round unlocks

The round is structured around three value-creating milestones.

Laboratory Validation

Validate the core PEPS electrolyte production and recycling process and selected bipolar plate concepts under laboratory conditions.

Intellectual Property

Prepare and file the first patent application covering the relevant production process and system architecture.

Commercial Conversion

Generate the technical data required to advance three signed non-binding LOIs toward pilot discussions.

The round is designed to establish the technical and IP basis for the next grant-backed scale-up phase.

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.

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