Limatech, the French developer of lithium batteries for aerospace, has entered reorganization proceedings after ten years in business without generating revenue. The move signals acute financial distress for the startup, despite recent EASA certifications enabling battery commercialization.
Co-founder and CEO Florence Robin described the future as uncertain, highlighting ongoing challenges in monetizing the company’s technology. Limatech specializes in lighter, more efficient lithium batteries to replace lead-acid and nickel-cadmium units in aircraft engine starts, APUs, and emergency power.
In September 2024, Limatech secured ADOA for its design system and Europe’s first ETSO C179b for rechargeable lithium batteries, positioning it as the continent’s sole producer authorized for the aerospace market. These approvals target the 28V battery segment, the largest in aviation, with potential to cut 1 million tons of CO2 over eight years by supplanting toxic alternatives.
Backed by EU funding like the Orion project and EIC support, Limatech aims to drive aviation decarbonization through batteries three times lighter and 2.5 times more durable than predecessors. Reorganization underscores operational risks in scaling certified aerospace products amid energy transition demands.