CMBLU Energy

CMBLU Energy

Manufactures stationary Organic SolidFlow energy storage

Overview

CMBlu Energy AG develops and sells Organic SolidFlow batteries for stationary, grid-scale energy storage. The system combines redox-flow and solid-state concepts, using carbon-based organic molecules derived from the citric acid cycle as electrolytes to create a non-flammable, recyclable storage solution whose power and energy can be scaled independently. It avoids scarce metals by using nature-derived materials and aqueous electrolytes, while allowing component replacements to restore performance for long-duration storage. The company aims to become a global cleantech provider for utility-scale storage and grid services, with manufacturing expansion in Europe and the United States and pilots with utilities and government labs.

About CMBLU Energy

Simplify's Rating
Why CMBLU Energy is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Hardware

Industrial & Manufacturing

Energy

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$165M

Headquarters

Alzenau, Germany

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • CMBlu secured a 5 GWh Uniper deal enabling data centers to operate overnight at lowest-cost electricity.
  • Manufacturing CAPEX is ~$15M per GWh, 85% lower than lithium-ion, accelerating cost-competitive long-duration storage deployment.
  • CMBlu targets 10+ GWh annual output by 2029 to meet hyperscale data center demand with its Alzenau gigafactory.

What critics are saying

  • First Uniper delivery delayed until 2027 creates 12–18 month revenue gap while competitors deploy gigawatt-hour projects.
  • Round-trip efficiency of 75% is significantly lower than lithium-ion's 90–95%, making it uncompetitive for frequent cycling data centers.
  • Competitors Ecolyte and XL Batteries undercut CMBlu on non-lithium redox flow costs with mature supply chains, risking valuation.

What makes CMBLU Energy unique

  • CMBlu's SolidFlow battery uses non-lithium, earth-abundant organic materials avoiding FEOC supply chain restrictions.
  • SolidFlow combines redox flow and solid-state storage, decoupling power from capacity for independent multi-GWh scaling.
  • CMBlu's battery is non-flammable, recyclable, and built without lithium, cobalt, nickel, or rare-earth elements.

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Funding

Total Funding

$165M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

Series C funding is usually for startups that are doing well and are looking for more money to fuel major growth, such as acquiring other companies, expanding into global markets, or launching new product lines. Investors typically include larger venture capital firms and private equity.
Series C Funding Comparison
Meet Average

Industry standards

$50M
$50M
Medium
$55M
CMBLU Energy
$62M
SeatGeek
$100M
Oura

Benefits

Stock Options

Commuter Benefits

Remote Work Options

Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

4%

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