Female-led Swiss Deep Tech start-up Apheros has announced securing $1.85M in funding to tackle the pressing issue of cooling down energy-intensive data centers. With the global demand for digital infrastructure rising due to the increased usage of AI, machine learning, and supercomputing, the energy consumption of data centers is also skyrocketing.
By 2030, it is estimated that six percent of the global energy consumption will be dedicated to cooling data centers. To combat this, Apheros is introducing its innovative metal foam technology, which offers a more cost- and energy-efficient solution compared to traditional cooling methods.
The recent pre-seed funding round, led by venture capital firm Founderful, will accelerate the development and deployment of Apheros’ metal foam-based cooling solutions. The unique foam structures created by Apheros with open porosity and high surface area provide exceptional heat transfer and flow properties, surpassing traditional solutions by a significant margin.
Founded in August 2023 as an ETH Zurich spin-off, Apheros is led by a team with experience in innovation, business development, and tech transfer. The company’s CEO, Julia Carpenter, and CTO, Gaëlle Andreatta, are driving the mission to help customers achieve superior thermal performance, increase energy efficiency, and contribute to a greener future.
Apheros’ metal foam technology targets the thermal management market, focusing on liquid cooling for applications such as High Performance Computing, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Centers. The company aims to redefine sustainable, high-performance liquid cooling and set new industry standards for energy-efficient solutions.
The funding secured by Apheros will enable the company to expand production, intensify research and development efforts, and bring state-of-the-art cooling solutions to a broader market. With the support of Founderful and their revolutionary metal foam technology, Apheros is poised to make a significant impact on the industry by reducing energy consumption and addressing the challenges posed by inefficient cooling systems in data centers.
