1. What investment activity and funding momentum is visible in battery recycling?
Venture capital and corporate strategic funds have targeted process-integration assets rather than collection brokers. Between 2021 and 2024, global investment in battery recycling capacity exceeded $1.5 billion, with notable equity rounds involving American Battery Technology Company, Ascend Elements, and Redwood Materials. Investors favor projects that can supply battery-grade lithium or cobalt salts and reduce permitting timelines.




