Unlocking Scalable Energy Storage: Our Investment in Unbound Potential
The global energy transition hinges on solving one of its most pressing challenges: how to store renewable energy reliably, affordably, and at scale. Without scalable storage, the shift to renewables remains incomplete. This is where Unbound Potential steps in with a breakthrough approach that has the potential to redefine stationary energy storage.
Breakthrough Technology with Scalability Potential
Unbound Potential has developed a membrane-free redox flow battery (RFB) design that eliminates one of the biggest bottlenecks in traditional flow batteries: the costly and complex membrane. Removing this barrier simplifies manufacturing, reduces costs, and enables scalability. By storing energy in two liquid electrolytes, the technology avoids the expensive processes of conventional batteries, making large-scale electrochemical storage viable while offering lower-maintenance operation and significantly reduced investment costs.
A key advantage of redox flow batteries is decoupling: the ability to scale energy capacity (by increasing electrolyte volume) independently from power output (defined by stack size). This design flexibility gives Unbound Potential’s solution a unique edge in stationary storage, especially against lithium-ion batteries, where additional systems for cooling, management, and cabling drive up total costs. By avoiding this complexity, Unbound Potential not only offers a lower-cost package but also better long-term performance, with excellent cycle stability and a lifespan of up to 20 years.
Supporting European Energy Sovereignty
As renewable penetration grows, energy sovereignty and resilient supply chains are becoming top priorities for Europe. Unbound Potential’s European IP, supply chain, and alignment with decarbonization policies give it strategic importance in the region, while its technology simultaneously addresses a global commercial opportunity in industrial plants, data centers, and grid-scale storage.
The company’s approach offers Europe a path toward energy independence by reducing reliance on non-European battery technologies and materials, while supporting the broader ambition of building robust and sustainable infrastructure for the clean energy transition globally.
World-Class Team Rooted in ETH Zurich
Born out of the innovation ecosystem at ETH Zurich, Unbound Potential is led by an exceptional founding team: David Taylor, Emilio dal Re, Anetta Platek-Mielczarek, Federico Paratore, and Pier-Giuseppe Rivano. Together they combine world-class academic research, industrial know-how, and entrepreneurial drive. This rare blend positions them to take a novel, complex technology from lab to market on an ambitious but achievable roadmap.
Building Bridges in DACH Region
For Kvanted, this investment marks a milestone: our first in the Swiss ecosystem, further strengthening our presence in the DACH region. The European energy transition will require collaboration across markets, and Switzerland’s innovation landscape plays a crucial role in shaping future breakthroughs.
We are proud to invest alongside Founderful, Zürcher Kantonalbank, and other leading partners, and we look forward to supporting Unbound Potential’s mission to accelerate Europe’s transition to renewables and energy sovereignty.
