Turkish deep-tech fund 212 NexT has invested in Aepnus' pre-Series A funding round. The US-headquartered startup, with operations in Canada and Germany, is developing modular electrochemical technology to produce industrial chemicals like caustic soda and sulfuric acid with lower carbon emissions and without hazardous chlorine gas by-products. Co-founded by Lukas Hackl and Bilen Akuzum, Aepnus targets applications across chemicals manufacturing, heavy industry and critical mineral processing. Turkey currently imports over $150 million worth of caustic soda annually, highlighting potential for localised production. 212 NexT Managing Partner Çağlar Urcan said the technology addresses supply constraints and cost volatility in essential chemical production. The funding will support platform development, global scaling, team expansion and strengthening industrial partnerships.

Aepnus Technology raises M in seed financing The funding will be used to accelerate the production of Aepnus' end-to-end sodium sulfate recycling technology.