11 Slide Lithium-Ion Recycling Pitch Deck Template | Google Slides

Batteries. They’re in everything—from your phone to your car—and they’re powering the future. But here’s the problem: we’re great at making them and terrible at dealing with them when they’re dead.

Enter the lithium-ion battery crisis. Millions of these things end up in landfills every year, leaking toxic stuff into the environment and wasting valuable materials. It’s like throwing gold into the trash because you don’t feel like digging it out.

I’m Viktor, a pitch deck expert and creative business strategist. Over the past 13 years, I’ve helped businesses secure millions of $ in funding thanks to my approach and I’m sharing it here in this pitch deck guide.

If you’re here, I’m guessing you’ve got a stake in sustainability, innovation, or just want to make sure your kids don’t inherit a planet made of trash and regret. That’s why I put together this deck—to help you turn a necessary, game-changing idea into an undeniable, fundable reality.

Let’s break down how we go from “problem” to “investment magnet” in 12 slides.

Slide 1: Elevator Pitch

Headline:
“Reclaiming Resources: Powering a Sustainable Tomorrow”

Content:
Each year, millions of lithium-ion batteries reach their end of life, leading to environmental hazards and the loss of valuable materials. Our innovative recycling technology efficiently recovers over 95% of critical materials such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel, transforming waste into a sustainable resource and reducing the need for new mining operations.

Visual:
A split image showing a landfill filled with discarded batteries on one side and a clean, modern recycling facility on the other, emphasizing the transformation from waste to resource.

Slide 2: Investor Memo

Headline:
“High-Impact Investment in Circular Energy Solutions”

Content:

• Market Opportunity: The global lithium-ion battery recycling market is projected to grow from $3.79 billion in 2023 to $23.21 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 22.75%. Fortune Business Insights
• Problem: By 2030, it’s estimated that over 6 billion lithium-ion batteries will reach end-of-life annually, posing significant environmental and resource challenges.
• Solution: Our proprietary hydrometallurgical process achieves industry-leading recovery rates with minimal environmental impact.
• Traction: Secured partnerships with leading electric vehicle manufacturers and initiated pilot projects in key regions.
• Ask: Seeking $15 million to scale operations, enhance technology, and meet increasing regulatory demands.

Visual:
A world map highlighting regions with high battery waste generation, overlaid with key statistics.

Slide 3: Problem and Impact

Headline:
“The Battery Boom’s Hidden Crisis”

Content:

• Problem Statement: The rapid adoption of electric vehicles and portable electronics has led to a surge in lithium-ion battery usage, resulting in a growing waste problem.
• Impact: Critical materials like lithium and cobalt are finite, and improper disposal of batteries leads to environmental contamination and health risks.
• Urgency: Without effective recycling solutions, global battery waste is expected to quadruple by 2030, exacerbating resource scarcity and environmental degradation.

Visual:
A bar graph illustrating the projected increase in battery waste from 2020 to 2030, alongside images depicting environmental pollution from discarded batteries.

Slide 4: Our Solution

Headline:
“Recycling Beyond Limits”

Content:

• Technology: Our advanced hydrometallurgical process recovers over 95% of lithium, cobalt, and nickel from used batteries.
• Environmental Impact: The process generates zero landfill waste and emits 40% fewer greenhouse gases compared to traditional mining.
• Scalability: Designed for scalability, our technology can process batteries from electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and grid storage systems.

Visual:
A flowchart depicting the recycling process, highlighting key stages and recovery rates.

Slide 5: Market Opportunity

Headline:
“A $23.21 Billion Market by 2032”

Content:

• Total Addressable Market (TAM): $23.21 billion globally by 2032. Fortune Business Insights
• Serviceable Obtainable Market (SOM): $5 billion in key regions including the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
• Drivers: Increased electric vehicle adoption, stringent government regulations on battery disposal, and a growing emphasis on sustainability.

Visual:
A pie chart breaking down TAM, SAM, and SOM, accompanied by a map highlighting regions with the highest demand for battery recycling.

Slide 6: Business Model

Headline:
“Value Extraction at Every Step”

Content:

• Revenue Streams:
  • Material Sales: Selling recovered materials like lithium, cobalt, and nickel to battery manufacturers.
  • Recycling Services: Offering recycling services to corporations and municipalities.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Assisting companies in meeting environmental regulations through certified recycling processes.
• Cost Structure: Low operating costs achieved through modular processing facilities and efficient recovery methods.
• Profitability: Projected gross margins of 45-50% by the third year of operations.

Visual:
A matrix outlining revenue sources, key clients, and cost efficiencies.

Slide 7: Traction and Milestones

Headline:
“Proven Success and Clear Roadmap”

Content:

• Partnerships: Established collaborations with leading electric vehicle manufacturers and electronics companies.
• Pilot Facility: Operational pilot facility processing 10 tons of batteries per month.
• Upcoming Milestones:
  • Q2 2025: Scale processing capacity to 50 tons/month.
  • Q4 2025: Launch commercial facility with 200 tons/month capacity.
  • 2026: Expand operations to Europe and Asia.

Visual:
A timeline showcasing achieved milestones and future goals.

Slide 8: Competitive Advantage

Headline:
“Leading the Charge in Sustainable Recycling”

Content:

• Technology: Our process achieves higher recovery rates and lower environmental impact compared to competitors.
• Sustainability: Committed to carbon-neutral operations by 2026.
• Regulatory Compliance: Fully compliant with U.S. and EU environmental regulations, positioning us favorably in key markets.

Visual:
A competitive analysis matrix comparing our solution to existing players, highlighting advantages in technology, sustainability, and compliance.

Slide 9: Team

Headline:
“Experienced Leadership Driving Change”

Content:

• CEO: [Name], former Tesla supply chain lead with 20 years in the battery industry.
• CTO: [Name], Ph.D. in Materials Science with 15+ years in battery technology development.

Advisors:

• Industry veterans from leading electric vehicle manufacturers and sustainability advocacy groups.
• Strategic partnerships with regulatory experts ensuring compliance and foresight in upcoming legislation.

Visual:
Professional team photos with brief bios, logos of previous companies, and advisor affiliations.

Slide 10: Financials & Projections

Headline:
“Driving Growth with Clear Financial Goals”

Content:

Revenue Projections:

• Year 1: $5M (pilot facilities)
• Year 3: $40M (scale operations with additional facilities)
• Year 5: $120M (international expansion and full-scale operations)

Cost Structure:

• OPEX: $3M annually (labor, utilities, and operations).
• CAPEX: $15M initial investment (facility construction, R&D, and equipment).

Profit Margins:

• Year 1: 20%
• Year 3: 45%
• Year 5: 50%

Break-even Point:

• Achieved by Q2, Year 2, based on projected capacity ramp-up.

Funding Allocation:

• 40% for technology upgrades.
• 35% for facility expansion.
• 15% for marketing and client acquisition.
• 10% for regulatory and legal compliance.

Visual:
A line graph illustrating revenue growth over five years, with pie charts breaking down funding allocation and projected operating expenses.

Slide 11: The Ask

Headline:
“Partner with Us for a Sustainable Future”

Content:

• Funding Request: $15M to scale our operations and technology.
• Use of Funds:
  • Facility upgrades and scaling (40%).
  • R&D for improving recovery rates and efficiency (30%).
  • Expansion into new markets (20%).
  • Compliance and certification efforts (10%).
• Investor ROI: 4x expected return within five years, based on robust revenue growth and profit margins.

Visual:
A funding allocation chart with a breakdown by percentage and projected ROI graph.

Last Words

So, here we are. A world full of dead batteries, a growing need for sustainability, and you—someone who’s smart enough to see the opportunity where others see chaos. Recycling lithium-ion batteries isn’t just a business idea; it’s a step toward building a circular economy and securing a cleaner, more resourceful future.

The ask is simple: Let’s work together to scale a solution that not only tackles waste but turns it into value. With this deck, you’ve got the strategy, the story, and the numbers to make it happen. Investors don’t just buy into ideas—they buy into the people who make them real. So own it.

Thanks for taking the time to go through this. If you’re ready to charge forward (pun intended), let’s talk.

You got this!