Gaussion
Gaussion develops MagLiB and Aeon, a hardware-software layer that improves charging, thermal behaviour and battery lifetime without changing cell chemistry.
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Gaussion is a London-based deep-tech company spun out of University College London and the Faraday Institution. The company develops a magnetic and software system for battery packs, combining MagLiB, a magnetic PCB retrofit system, with Aeon, a control chip and software platform. Its €24.5M round supports commercial deployment across automotive, aerospace, data centres and consumer electronics.
The Story
Gaussion emerged from UCL/Faraday Institution research; co-founders Dr Tom Heenan and Dr Chun Tan developed the technology from university research toward commercial deployment.
How Gaussion works
Business Model
B2B deep tech for battery manufacturers, automotive OEMs, aerospace, data centres and consumer electronics.
Revenue Model
Not disclosed; likely technology licensing/sales, hardware components, control chips and software.
Products & Services
Key Products
- MagLiB
- Aeon
Core Use Cases
- EV rapid charging
- Drone and eVTOL battery performance
- Aerospace batteries
- Data centre power systems
- Consumer electronics
- Grid and energy storage
Market & Clients
Key Customers
Vehicle, aerospace, energy-storage and consumer electronics manufacturers; specific names are not fully disclosed.
Geographic Presence
How Gaussion competes
Competitors
Competitive Advantages
- No change to battery chemistry or design
- Works with lithium-ion batteries
- Magnetic control layer
- 66 applications across 17 patent families
- 14 active commercial programmes
How Gaussion grows
Growth Strategy
Scale commercial deployment of MagLiB and Aeon across automotive, aerospace, data centre and consumer electronics sectors.
Distribution Model
B2B partnerships and technology integration with OEMs and manufacturers.
Moat (Defensibility)
Patent portfolio, UCL/Faraday research base, magnetic battery-control know-how and OEM commercial programmes.
Regulatory Context
Relevant to battery safety, automotive qualification, aerospace qualification and energy storage standards.
Key Risks
- Industrial validation
- OEM adoption cycles
- Hardware integration complexity
- Competition from battery chemistry improvements
- Manufacturing scale-up
Strategic Insights
- Battery tech is not only about new chemistries: intelligent control of existing cells can create value.
- AI infrastructure and autonomous systems increase demand for more performant, longer-lasting batteries.
- A hardware-software retrofit can scale faster if it does not require cell redesign.
Funding & Investors
Total Funding
Funding Rounds
- 2026 - Funding round: €24.5M / $28M
Lead: BGF, AlbionVC
Key Investors
Founding Team
Founders
Key Executives
- Dr Tom Heenan - Co-founder & CEO
Key Metrics
Lessons from Gaussion
- Improving existing infrastructure can be more adoptable than replacing it.
- In deep tech, patents and active commercial programmes signal industrial maturity.
- Go-to-market must speak the language of OEMs, not only research.
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