# Drev

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/drev

- Industry: Electronics
- Headquarters: Gothenburg, Sweden
- Website: www.drev.tech/
- Total disclosed funding: $3.3M
- Latest round: Seed (Oct 5, 2025)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Based in Sweden, Drev AB provides advanced solutions for enhancing cleanliness and efficiency in manufacturing, particularly within the battery production sector, utilizing innovative technology to address contamination challenges.Founded in 2023 and headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, Drev AB specializes in solutions that improve operational efficiency in the clean energy sector. The company has attracted attention with one significant deal to date, securing EUR 2.8 million in a seed funding round on October 5, 2025, co-led by investors Butterfly Ventures, Gorilla Capital and Almi Invest GreenTech, along with participation from SEB and Battle Born Venture. The company was established by a team aimed at addressing the needs of battery gigafactories and other industrial settings.Drev AB offers innovative solutions designed to enhance cleanliness and efficiency in advanced manufacturing environments, particularly in the battery production sector. The company's core product line centers around its patent-pending Vault technology, which includes Vault Mobile, Vault Stationary, and Vault Autonomous systems. These products utilize advanced dry brush technology and specialized canisters to effectively capture, recycle, and repurpose hazardous black dust generated during manufacturing processes. By eliminating the need for water and harsh chemicals, Drev's offerings promote a safer work environment and facilitate the sustainable reuse of valuable materials, addressing critical needs in battery gigafactories and other industrial settings. Drev serves a diverse clientele, including manufacturers of electric vehicle batteries, renewable energy systems, and other clean technology sectors primarily within Europe and North America.Drev AB generates revenue primarily through direct sales and partnerships with manufacturers in the clean energy sector. The company structures its transactions predominantly on a B2B model, where businesses purchase the Vault systems either outright or through structured agreements that may include maintenance and support services. Clients benefit from tailored solutions based on their specific operational needs, and pricing structures are typically aligned with the scale and complexity of the installations. Drev's flagship products, the Vault systems, are designed to offer long-term value by improving operational efficiency and reducing waste, thereby appealing to manufacturers focused on sustainability and cost reduction. The company's revenue model is supported by increasing demand for effective contamination control solutions in the rapidly growing battery production industry.In October 2025, Drev AB raised EUR 2.8 million in venture funding to scale its technology that removes toxic dust from battery factories and to expand operations. The company is planning to introduce new product iterations in the Vault technology line and aims to penetrate additional markets within Europe and North America by 2027. The recent funding will facilitate these initiatives, allowing for enhanced research and development efforts to address emerging contamination challenges in advanced manufacturing.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Oct 5, 2025, $3.3M — SEB, Butterfly Ventures, Battle Born Venture, Gorilla Capital, Almi Invest

## Investors

- SEB — Seed
- Butterfly Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/butterfly-ventures) — Seed
- Battle Born Venture — Seed
- Gorilla Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gorilla-capital) — Seed
- Almi Invest — Seed