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|headquarters=Singapore
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|active_in=United States
|active_in=United States
|notable_investors=Temasek, Walden Catalyst
|notable_investors=Temasek, Walden Catalyst Ventures
|spun_off_from=Nanyang Technological University
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Amperesand infrastructure systems are built with solid-state transformer (SST) modules. Each module contains silicon carbide (SiC) devices and proprietary high-frequency transformers that are significantly more efficient, flexible, and resilient than traditional transformers. This modularity also allows scaling for various applications.
Amperesand infrastructure systems are built with solid-state transformer (SST) modules. Each module contains silicon carbide (SiC) devices and proprietary high-frequency transformers that are significantly more efficient, flexible, and resilient than traditional transformers. This modularity also allows scaling for various applications.


The product also cuts installion labour by half and shortens the time to power by 10x<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Ruoxue |first=Goh |date=2025-11-19 |title=Temasek leads US$80 million funding in power infrastructure provider Amperesand |url=https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/temasek-leads-us80-million-funding-power-infrastructure-provider-amperesand |access-date=2025-11-26 |website=The Business Times |language=en}}</ref>.  
The product also cuts installation labour by half and shortens the time to power by 10x<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Ruoxue |first=Goh |date=2025-11-19 |title=Temasek leads US$80 million funding in power infrastructure provider Amperesand |url=https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/temasek-leads-us80-million-funding-power-infrastructure-provider-amperesand |access-date=2025-11-26 |website=The Business Times |language=en}}</ref>.  


A 80% reduction in eletrical footprint and simplified civil engineering requirements allows for faster and more flexible expansion of high powered facilities<ref name=":0" />.  
A 80% reduction in electrical footprint and simplified civil engineering requirements allows for faster and more flexible expansion of high powered facilities<ref name=":0" />.  
 
==Application==
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==Intellectual Property==
==Intellectual Property==
Amperesand is based on over a dozen patents developed by NTU scientists. They have been part of Singapore's National Research Foundation (NRF) Energy Grid 2.0 programme since 2017.
Amperesand is based on over a dozen patents developed by NTU scientists<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zhu |first=Michelle |date=2023-11-01 |title=NTU launches first deep tech spin-out under S$75 million pilot programme with Temasek, NUS |url=https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/ntu-launches-first-deep-tech-spin-out-under-s75-million-pilot-programme-temasek-nus |access-date=2025-11-27 |website=The Business Times |language=en}}</ref>. They have been part of Singapore's National Research Foundation (NRF) Energy Grid 2.0 programme since 2017.
 
==Leadership & Team==
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==Funding==
Amperesand closed an oversubscribed Series A round in November 2025<ref name=":0" />, raising US$80 million. The round was led by [[Walden Catalyst Ventures]] and [[Temasek]].
 
Other investors include [[Industry Ventures]], [[Acclimate Ventures]], [[SG Growth Capital]], [[Xora Innovation]], [[Material Impact]], [[TDK Ventures]], and [[Foothill Ventures]].
 
==Business Model==
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==Market & Comparables==
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==Traction==
==Traction==
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Amperesand will also deliver additional units undisclosed hyperscale AI customers in 2026<ref name=":0" />.  
Amperesand will also deliver additional units undisclosed hyperscale AI customers in 2026<ref name=":0" />.  


== See also ==
==Funding==
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Amperesand closed an oversubscribed Series A round in November 2025<ref name=":0" />, raising US$80 million. The round was led by [[Walden Catalyst Ventures]] and [[Temasek]]. {{Startup/Funding history}}


== References ==
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