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UK battery materials startup TaiSan has raised £4.65M in a seed round, co-led by Eos Advisory and the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II to advance sodium battery technology.

PRIVATEJul 06, 2026

Amount Raised

£4.65 Million

Round Type

Seed

CambridgeManufacturingEnergyRenewable EnergyEnergy Storage

Investors

ExergonTechmindHeartfeltEverQuest Capital PartnersInnoEnergyMercia VenturesAFI VenturesAdeline Arts & ScienceTSP VenturesEos AdvisoryMidlands Engine Investment Fund II

Description

TaiSan, founded by a former chess champion, raised £4.65M in a seed round to develop next-generation sodium batteries for various applications. The funding will help enhance the performance of sodium-ion batteries and support pilot tests with manufacturers. Investors included Eos Advisory, AFI Ventures, and Innovate UK, who provided grant funding. The startup aims to create more sustainable energy storage solutions.

Quick answer

TaiSan raised £4.65 Million in a Seed round, dated July 6, 2026. Investors: Exergon, Techmind, Heartfelt, EverQuest Capital Partners, InnoEnergy, Mercia Ventures, AFI Ventures and Adeline Arts & Science. TaiSan is based in Cambridge, England, United Kingdom.

How much did TaiSan raise?
TaiSan raised £4.65 Million in a Seed round on July 6, 2026.
Who invested in TaiSan?
Exergon, Techmind, Heartfelt, EverQuest Capital Partners, InnoEnergy, Mercia Ventures, AFI Ventures and Adeline Arts & Science are named as investors in this round.
What does TaiSan do?
TaiSan is a UK battery materials startup that specializes in the development of next-generation sodium batteries for various applications including electric bikes, scooters, vehicles, and power tools.
Where is TaiSan based and how big is it?
TaiSan is based in Cambridge, England, United Kingdom. Fundz records about 2 employees.

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  • eLong Power Holding Limited raised $6.6M (Post-IPO Equity) on July 13, 2026.
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  • Apollo Atomics raised $31M (Seed) on August 20, 2026.
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Company Information

Company

TaiSan

Location

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

About

TaiSan is a UK battery materials startup that specializes in the development of next-generation sodium batteries for various applications including electric bikes, scooters, vehicles, and power tools. Founded by a former chess champion, the company focuses on producing more efficient battery solutions compared to existing sodium-ion and lithium-ion rivals. TaiSan aims to push the boundaries of electrochemistry to create sustainable energy storage.

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