ABOUT US
Extracting nickel for lithium-ion batteries in an environmentally responsible manner
We are a technology company integrating electrochemistry principles with an advanced mechanical reactor design to improve the nickel extraction process without the need for high temperature and high pressure. BEST (Baniql Extraction SysTem) uses our patent-pending engineering design to maximize the leaching process. As a result, we use less energy, less water, and produce zero toxic waste.
Patented technology
Our highly diverse team of experts has develop a unique process and methodology for extracting metals without a significant environmental impact.
Direct access to resource
BANIQL have a dedicated resource scouting for nickel ore in Indonesia with the most prominent mining companies and building relationships. We currently hold 20 tons of Nickel Ore, in Indonesia.
OUR ADVANTAGES
BANiQL excels in patented tech, strategic partnerships, and production of high-purity nickel sulfate
Patented Technology
Innovative chemistry and process, with a published patent and another patent pending.
Strategic Partnerships
Commitment to provide feedback on samples performance through their own labs and network of third party analytical labs in South Korea.
Supply Chain
Secured over 20 tonnes of nickel ore supply from Indonesia and samples from Philippines for Research and development.
Production Capabilities
Started construction of our 100 kg/month pre-pilot plant in Q2 2024, set to launch in Q4 2024.
Technology Licensing
Leveraging our patents for future Joint Venture, Licensing as Go-to market strategy.
OUR HISTORY
Willy’s backyard
Willy’s backyard
BANIQL CORP. California incorporated
Comprehensive patent search report for our idea
1st Lab in Santa Clara, CA
2nd larger lab in Santa Clara, CA
1st Patent Filed
MVP samples successfully evaluated by 3rd party in south korea
BANIQL CORP. Delaware holding established
1st patent published by USPTO
Won Climate Impact Innovation Challenge
Secured $1.65m series seed
Secured warehouse
Achievements over 24-Months
Our Achievements
Funding
• Raised a total of US$2.1M in pre-seed and seed rounds
• Secured investments from Beenext, A2D, Seedstars, Sopoong, XA Network and angel investors
• 2.5 billion IDR grant from Temasek Foundation in September 2023
Technology
• Developed and filed provisional patent for new chemistry and process
• Achieved 99.7% of nickel sulfate purity with BEST (TRL 4)
Team
• Tripled our team members in 9 months (chemistry, engineering, EHS)
• Established partnership with ROV Co Ltd
• Build our board of advisors (6 key members)
Scale Up
• Expanded operations to Indonesia.
• Established a 10,500 sqft facility
• Setup and built a 100 kg/month nickel sulfate pre-pilot within seven months
Monetization / Go-to-Market
• Signed an LOI to purchase 5 tons/month of nickel sulfate at minimum
• Monetized our metrology capabilities
Team Member
Countries
Grant Award
Patent
CONTACT US
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OUR TEAM
Meet Our Dedicated Team Members
Willy Halim
CEO & Co-Founder
Eric Januar
COO & Co-Founder
Seung Wan Kim
Co-Founder
Aristotle Vergara
Facility Director & Co-Founder
Tommy Effendy
Director of Project Resources Development
Isnain Dintanio
Director of Operation
Buyung Rachminto
Head of Operation
Seirendra Maharlika
Senior Support and General Affairs
Magdalena Quezada
Inorganic Chemist
Jason Djuandy
Data Analyst Intern
Andy Ibana
Laboratory Technician
Advisory Board
Myriam El Kara
Supply Chain, GTM Strategy
Audrey Fages
Finance, Operations
Ankit Upadhyay
Strategy and Operations
Loic Dujardin
Strategy, Organization
Howard Turner, Ph.D.
Chemistry, Intellectual Property and R&D
