SES AI

Accelerating the world’s energy transition through material discovery and battery management

Founded 2012

Woburn, United States 169 employees Post-IPO Equity Total: $600.11M Hardware, Manufacturing +2

General Information

Company Name SES AI

Founded Year 2012

Location

Woburn, United States

Employees 169

Industries Hardware, Manufacturing, Renewable Energy +1

Funding Stage Post-IPO Equity

Business Model B2B, SaaS, Platform

Revenue Model Product Sales, Subscription, Service Fee

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About SES AI

SES AI Corp. (NYSE: SES) is at the forefront of global electric transportation innovation, leading with its groundbreaking Li-Metal batteries. The company's unique edge lies in the integration of superintelligent AI throughout its business processes, enhancing research, development, cell design, and manufacturing, as well as optimizing battery health and safety monitoring.

Founded in 2012 and headquartered in the United States, SES AI operates internationally with a presence in Singapore, Shanghai, and Seoul. Positioned within key industries such as Hardware, Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, and Energy Storage, the company is driving the energy transition forward.

In February 2022, SES AI secured a significant $275.00M post-IPO equity investment. Some of the prestigious investors involved include Vertex Ventures, Temasek Holdings, Kia Motors, LG Technology Ventures, SK, Tianqi Lithium, SAIC Motor, Koch Strategic Platforms, Hyundai Motor Company, and Honda Motor. This robust financial backing underscores the confidence these industry leaders have in SES AI's potential to redefine electric transportation.

Business keywords: Li-Metal Batteries, Battery Management, AI for Material Discovery, AI in Manufacturing, Rechargeable Cells, Electric Vehicles, Aerospace Markets, Electrochemistry, Battery Safety Monitoring, Battery Health, Material Sourcing, Consumer Electronics, Drones, eVTOL, Prototype Demonstration

Services & Products

Development of AI-enhanced high-energy and high-power density batteries

Material discovery using AI through Molecular Universe platform

End-to-end R&D innovation in battery technology

Battery health and safety management solutions

Providing integrated ESS solutions

Target Customers

Urban Air Mobility (UAM) market Electric Vehicle (EV) manufacturers Drone and robotics companies Commercial and industrial energy storage facilities Material science researchers and developers

Funding Rounds & Investors (10)

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Funding Stage	Amount	Investors	Lead Investors	Date
Post IPO Equity	$275.00M	10	Vertex Ventures, Temasek Holdings +8	04 Feb 2022
Corporate Round	$100.00M	1	Hyundai Motor Company	05 Jul 2021
Series D	$139.00M	6	Vertex Ventures, Temasek Holdings +4	19 Apr 2021
Series C	$28.88M	1	SK	06 Nov 2018
Series C	$34.00M	5	Vertex Ventures, Temasek Holdings +3	19 Dec 2017
Venture Round	Undisclosed	1	General Motors Ventures	01 Oct 2017
Series B	$12.00M	5	Vertex Ventures, Vertex Ventures China +3	29 Jan 2016
Series B	$6.70M	9	Vertex Ventures, Beringea +7	24 Jul 2015
Series A	$4.50M	2	Vertex Ventures, Vertex Ventures China	24 Sep 2013
Grant	$40.00K	2	MassVentures, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center	01 Sep 2012

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FAQ About SES AI

Accelerating the world’s energy transition through material discovery and battery management

SES AI was founded in 2012.

SES AI is headquartered in Woburn, United States.

SES AI operates in Hardware, Manufacturing, Renewable Energy and Energy Storage. Its work centres on Li-Metal Batteries, Battery Management, AI for Material Discovery and AI in Manufacturing. Its customers include Urban Air Mobility (UAM) market, Electric Vehicle (EV) manufacturers and Drone and robotics companies.

SES AI has a B2B, SaaS and Platform business model. Its revenue comes from Product Sales, Subscription and Service Fee.

SES AI has approximately 169 employees.

SES AI has completed 10 funding rounds, raising a total of $600.11M. The latest funding stage is Post-IPO Equity.

SES AI offers: Development of AI-enhanced high-energy and high-power density batteries, Material discovery using AI through Molecular Universe platform, End-to-end R&D innovation in battery technology, Battery health and safety management solutions, Providing integrated ESS solutions.

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