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Breathe

London, GB · 9 known investors

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Breathe develops a battery software toolchain that lets OEMs and battery engineering teams design, simulate, and control lithium batteries to improve cycle life, energy density, and charging while lowering costs. Its tools target automakers and other device manufacturers rather than providing battery management hardware.

Founders & leadership

DIDr Ian Campbell
Dr Ian CampbellCo-founder
DY
Dr Yan ZhaoChief Technology Officer
PGProfessor Greg Offer
Professor Greg OfferChief Scientist
DM
Dr Max Naylor MarlowHead of Testing
GO
Greg OfferFounder
IC
Ian CampbellFounder
YZ
Yan ZhaoFounder

Investors · 9

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$21M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2025

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Companies House · registry record

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Registered name
BREATHE LIMITED
Company number
04036619
Status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
19 Jul 2000
Registered office
Arnold House 2 New Road, Brading, Sandown, Isle Of Wight, PO36 0DT
Nature of business (SIC)
96040 — Physical well-being activities
Accounts
last made up to 30 Apr 2025 · next due 31 Jan 2027
Confirmation statement
last made up to 20 Jun 2026 · next due 4 Jul 2027

Current officers · 3

  • Robin Leigh Catto — secretary, appointed 21 Aug 2000
  • Emma Kate Catto — director, appointed 21 Aug 2000
  • Robin Leigh Catto — director, appointed 21 Aug 2000

Source: Companies House public register · retrieved 6 Sept 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Breathe do?
Breathe develops a battery software toolchain that lets OEMs and battery engineering teams design, simulate, and control lithium batteries to improve cycle life, energy density, and charging while lowering costs. Its tools target automakers and other device manufacturers rather than providing battery management hardware.
Who founded Breathe?
Breathe was founded by Dr Ian Campbell, Dr Yan Zhao, Professor Greg Offer.
Who are Breathe's investors?
Breathe's investors include Lowercarbon Capital, Kinnevik, Speedinvest, Volvo Cars Tech Fund, TechFounders, 3one4 Capital, Accel, General Catalyst and 1 more.
How much funding has Breathe raised?
Breathe has disclosed $21M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is Breathe headquartered?
Breathe is headquartered in London, GB.