Company Research Report: Verkor
Company Overview
Name: Verkor
Mission: To accelerate industrial dynamics for low-carbon battery production in France to serve the European market.
Founded: 2020
Founders:
- Benoit Lemaignan, Co‑Founder & Chief Executive Officer
- Christophe Mille, Co‑Founder & Chief Technology Officer
- Sylvain Paineau, Co‑Founder & Chief Strategy & Partnerships Officer
- Philippe Chain, Co‑Founder & Chief Customer Officer
- Gilles Moreau, Co‑Founder & Chief Innovation Officer
- Olivier Dufour, Co‑Founder & Stakeholder Engagement
Key People:
- Bart de Beer, Chief Financial Officer
- Philippe Brunet, SVP Powertrain & EV Engineering
- Victoire De Margerie, Independent
- Chris Archer, Co-Director EMEA for Macquarie Asset Management Green Investments
- Timothée Pradier, Investment Manager, Infrastructure
- Matthieu Muzumdar, Associate, Deputy CEO
- Nicolas Dubourg, Managing Director FSP, Founder & President ISALT
Headquarters: Grenoble, France
Number of Employees: 900
Revenue: No information is available
Known For: Low-carbon battery production for the European market.
Products
Product Offerings
- Cells and Modules: Verkor produces technologically advanced battery cells and modules with a focus on durability, performance, and safety.
High-Level Product Descriptions
- Cellules Pouch: Advanced design with high energy density and low resistivity.
- Cylindrical Cells: Innovative design for enhanced electrical and thermal conductivity.
- Battery Modules: Wide range of voltage applications for flexible and versatile uses.
Key Features
- Power: High energy density, low resistivity.
- Durability: Focus on longevity and charge retention.
- Safety: Extensive safety testing under extreme conditions.
Recent Developments
Investments and Partnerships
- October 2024: EnerSys and ING Sustainable Investments invested in Verkor to support its growth and low-carbon battery production ambitions in Europe.
Infrastructure Developments
- September 2024: Connection to the high-tension electric grid by RTE for Verkor's Gigafactory in Bourbourg, enhancing production capabilities.
Recruitment Initiatives
- September 2024: Launched a major recruitment campaign intending to hire 1,200 new employees by 2027, including 300 in 2024.
Financial Milestones
- May 2024: Secured over €1.3 billion in green financing for the construction of its first Gigafactory.
Product Innovations
- November 2023: Laid the foundation stone for the Gigafactory aimed at high-performance, low carbon battery production.
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