MATERIALS
Strategic guidance and capital for upstream renewable energy materials
From solar PV and EV batteries to green hydrogen, biofuels, and recycling, Apricum’s profound upstream materials knowledge and expertise drives our strategic insight and advice to turn advanced materials into growth and innovation opportunities.
Our services
Transaction Advisory
Strategy Consulting
How we help
Apricum advises corporates and investors across the full upstream value chain of solar, batteries, green hydrogen, CCS, CCUS, biofuels, and other renewable technologies. From advanced materials to finished components, our team of chemists, physicists, and engineers combines technical expertise with operational experience and commercial insight, delivering precise analysis and actionable strategic advice.
We help clients identify promising technologies and markets, secure financing, develop business models, and structure partnerships. From early-stage market analysis to full-scale implementation, Apricum helps its clients drive sustainable growth, attract investment, and create competitive advantage in the rapidly evolving upstream renewable energy sectors.
WHO WE HELP
Battery materials and component manufacturers
CAM and anode materials manufacturers
Electrolyzer manufacturers
Solar materials and module manufacturers
Private equity, infrastructure firms
Deep technical expertise and market knowledge in energy materials

Florian Haacke
PARTNER, HEAD OF MATERIALS PRACTICE
“I work with clients and investors across the upstream renewable energy value chain to identify high-potential technologies and markets. By blending technical knowledge with strategic guidance, we turn complex challenges into growth and investment opportunities.”
CLIENTS WHO HAVE BENEFITTED FROM OUR MATERIALS EXPERTISE
“Apricum supported us in a diverse set of strategy projects over the years, including topics related to digital energy, maritime batteries and battery recycling. We highly appreciate Apricum’s comprehensive coverage of the cleantech sector in combination with their ability to drill down deeply into specific areas, providing robust expert advice even for niche segments.”
“…profound technical competence in photovoltaics…”
“Apricum’s technical competence in photovoltaics is excellent – very profound indeed. They identify trends at a very early stage, allowing the client to take the right choices and come up with correct approaches to participate in this highly dynamic market. Good to work with.”