Earlier this year, word leaked that former Northvolt CEO Peter Carlsson and longtime colleague Siddharth Khullar had quietly teamed up on a new venture: Aris Machina.
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November 19, 2025
Northvolt veterans unveil new ‘OS for factories’ startup Aris Machina
Peter Carlsson’s new startup raised $10.7m to hire Aris Machina’s entire team from Northvolt
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