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Log9's Rapid Descent: Lessons in Battery Innovation

CosmicTaco · 2025-05-05T11:49:45.199828+05:30

- Log9 Materials, once a leader in India's battery tech space, is facing severe challenges, including legal battles and mounting debt, after struggling to adapt to the evolving EV market. - Founded in 2015 with a focus on groundbreaking aluminium-air fuel cells, Log9 shifted its focus to LTO batteries, which proved costly and less effective in India's climate. - Despite raising significant funding and forming key partnerships, Log9's strategic missteps, particularly in tech adoption and scaling, have led to financial strain and workforce layoffs. - The company's attempt to pivot to LFP batteries has been hampered by financial constraints, leading to asset sales and legal issues with partners like BluWheelz. - Log9's future hinges on securing new funding or strategic partnerships, but with deep debts and a challenging market, its chances of revival remain uncertain. Source: [Inc42](https://inc42.com/features/log9-materials-collapse-battery-tech-startup-cash-crunch/)

Log9 Materials, once a leader in India's battery tech space, is facing severe challenges, including legal battles and mounting debt, after struggling to adapt to the evolving EV market.
Founded in 2015 with a focus on groundbreaking aluminium-air fuel cells, Log9 shifted its focus to LTO batteries, which proved costly and less effective in India's climate.
Despite raising significant funding and forming key partnerships, Log9's strategic missteps, particularly in tech adoption and scaling, have led to financial strain and workforce layoffs.
The company's attempt to pivot to LFP batteries has been hampered by financial constraints, leading to asset sales and legal issues with partners like BluWheelz.
Log9's future hinges on securing new funding or strategic partnerships, but with deep debts and a challenging market, its chances of revival remain uncertain.

Source: Inc42