Holyvolt has bought Wildcat Discovery Technologies in order to speed up the development, improvement, and production of new battery technologies.
The acquisition combines Holyvolt’s advanced manufacturing processes with Wildcat’s battery materials discovery platform, creating an integrated technology group capable of supporting the entire battery development cycle from early molecular research to pilot-scale production.
Building an Integrated Battery Technology Platform
The new company will use Holyvolt’s screen-printing and water-based processing technologies along with Wildcat’s own high-throughput platform (HTP). This platform can quickly create large, organised datasets that make it possible for AI to analyse them and find new materials more quickly.
By integrating both technologies, the companies aim to accelerate battery innovation, reduce development timelines, and improve the performance and sustainability of future battery systems.
Leadership Perspectives on the Acquisition
Commenting on the deal, Mark Gresser, the president and CEO of Wildcat Discovery Technologies, said:
“The Wildcat team is thrilled with this acquisition by Holyvolt. Mathias and team are very thoughtful with regard to their objectives in the battery industry, and recognize the value that wildcat’s high-throughput platform can deliver to our combined company and the industry at large. With Holyvolt’s vision and financial backing, Wildcat can finally unlock the true potential of high-throughput combinatorial chemistry for battery materials.”
Meanwhile, Mathias Ingvarsson, the founder and CEO of Holyvolt highlighted the strategic alignment between the two companies.
He stated:
“The acquisition of Wildcat is a perfect complement to our intended strategy of developing new technologies for the battery industry. Holyvolt is focused on developing new processes to make batteries cleaner and more affordable, and Wildcat has been pursuing the same goals via materials development and better chemistry. Combined, we are building what we believe is the most compelling technology to deliver on these objectives.”
Expanding Capabilities Across the Battery Industry
The acquisition follows Holyvolt’s recent €20 million funding round, which strengthened its financial position to expand technology development and partnerships.
The combined entity plans to support companies across the global battery supply chain, providing technology development and commercialization solutions. This includes flexible partnership models such as technology licensing and collaborative development.
The company’s new ideas are expected to help the automotive, consumer electronics, aerospace, energy storage, and defence industries.
The acquisition positions the combined company as a technology development partner across the battery ecosystem, focusing on creating cleaner, more efficient, and affordable battery solutions for future energy and mobility applications.
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