EPISODE · Nov 10, 2025 · 23 MIN
#48 - Thibaud Martin - Altrove - The End of Trial and Error in Materials Science
from New Wave. · host Hugo Rauch
Today on New Wave: Altrove just raised $10M to reinvent how new materials are discovered, using AI and robotics to replace the world’s rarest elements. This week, I sat down with Thibaud Martin, Altrove’s co-founder and CEO, to unpack:👉 AI Meets Material ScienceAltrove just raised $10M to accelerate the discovery of new materials that can replace rare earths - a mission that could redefine global supply chains.👉 From Serendipity to Systematic DiscoveryFor centuries, new materials were found by accident. Now, with AI and robotized labs, Altrove is inventing never-before-seen substances in weeks, not decades.👉 Europe’s Supply Chain AwakeningWith China controlling 90%+ of rare earth refining, Altrove’s tech could become a pillar of European sovereignty - one recipe at a time.***Wave Makers: Thibaud Martin - Altrove.aiHugo Rauch - New Wave This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newwavenewsletter.substack.com
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