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April 10, 2025

Who could buy Northvolt?

The bankrupt Swedish battery manufacturer is still looking for a buyer for its core assets and factory Northvolt Ett


Mimi Billing

6 min read

Bankrupt Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt, which raised more than $13bn in debt and equity during its lifetime before crashing into administration last year, is still looking for a buyer for its core assets and factory Northvolt Ett.

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Mimi Billing

Mimi Billing is Sifted's Europe editor, based in Stockholm. She covers the Nordics and can be found on X and LinkedIn

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