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Munich-based startup alqem has raised €8 million in pre-Seed funding, co-led by UVC Partners and Union Square Ventures, to establish a European-led supply chain for advanced materials.

PRIVATEJul 06, 2026

Amount Raised

€8 Million

Round Type

Pre-Seed

MunichEnergyRenewable Energy

Investors

UVC PartnersUnion Square Ventures

Description

alqem, a DeepTech startup focused on AI-driven materials discovery, secured €8 million in pre-Seed funding. The round was co-led by UVC Partners and Union Square Ventures. This funding will support their mission to create a supply chain independent of single-country control. With this investment, alqem aims to advance technologies critical to clean energy and mobility.

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  • Apollo Atomics raised $31M (Seed) on August 20, 2026.
  • ESS Tech raised $3.2M (Post-IPO Equity) on August 20, 2026.
  • SNERPA Power raised $3.5M (Seed) on August 19, 2026.
  • EcoNomad Solutions raised $542K (Seed) on August 19, 2026.
  • trutility raised an undisclosed amount (Seed) on August 18, 2026.
  • Genser Energy raised $529M (Debt Financing) on August 17, 2026.

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Company Information

Company

alqem

Location

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

About

alqem is a Munich-based DeepTech startup focused on building an AI-driven engine to discover and commercialise next-generation materials. The company aims to create a European-led supply chain for advanced materials, which are essential for clean energy, mobility, and defense technologies. With a unique scientific foundation, alqem is tackling strategic industrial challenges, particularly in the realm of rare-earth-free magnets. Their innovative approach leverages a vast database and synthesis capabilities to explore previously undiscovered material possibilities.

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