Google Invests In Redwood Materials' Battery Recycling Infrastructure

Google has emerged as a key investor in Redwood Materials' 2026 funding round, according to Business Insider, backing the battery-recycling startup founded by JB Straubel. The investment targets closed-loop recovery of lithium, cobalt, nickel and copper to support Google’s data-center and AI energy needs and aligns with its carbon-free-by-2030 goal. It strengthens domestic critical-minerals supply chains and regulatory compliance.