cylib
Aachen, DE · 110 employees on LinkedIn · 7 known investors
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Matti Hölttäunlockedknows Paul Sabarny · together at Aalto University (overlapped)
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knows the team · via RWTH Aachen University
cylib recovers lithium, graphite, nickel, cobalt, and manganese from used batteries through an advanced recycling process. The company serves the battery and sustainable energy industries, operating pilot and commercial-scale facilities in Germany.
Founders & leadership
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Dr. Lilian SchwichCo-founder and Co-CEO
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Paul SabarnyinCo-founderPaul Sabarny holds a bachelor's and master's degree in raw materials engineering from RWTH Aachen University, with specialization in process technology and expertise spanning mining, material processing, recycling, and battery recycling. He has studied international energy markets through academic exchanges in Finland and China.
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Dr. Gideon SchwichCo-founder and Co-CEO
Investors · 7
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeries AMay 2024 · 2 sourcesSource ↗
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Frequently asked questions
- What does cylib do?
- cylib recovers lithium, graphite, nickel, cobalt, and manganese from used batteries through an advanced recycling process. The company serves the battery and sustainable energy industries, operating pilot and commercial-scale facilities in Germany.
- Who founded cylib?
- cylib was founded by Dr. Lilian Schwich, Paul Sabarny, Dr. Gideon Schwich.
- Who are cylib's investors?
- cylib's investors include 10x Founders, Bosch Ventures, DeepTech & Climate Fonds, Robert Bosch Venture Capital, Speedinvest, Vsquared Ventures, World Fund.
- Where is cylib headquartered?
- cylib is headquartered in Aachen, DE.




