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Amperesand

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Amperesand is a Singapore-based startup developing a medium-voltage solid-state transformer. They were spun out of Nanyang Technological University (NTU) through a pilot programme between NTU, the National University of Singapore, and Temasek.

Technology

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 installation labour by half and shortens the time to power by 10x[1].

A 80% reduction in electrical footprint and simplified civil engineering requirements allows for faster and more flexible expansion of high powered facilities[1].

Intellectual Property

Amperesand is based on over a dozen patents developed by NTU scientists[2]. They have been part of Singapore's National Research Foundation (NRF) Energy Grid 2.0 programme since 2017.

Funding

Amperesand closed an oversubscribed Series A round in November 2025[1], 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.

Traction

In October 2024, PSA unboXed signed an agreement with Amperesand to deliver their first commerical units to Singapore's port as part of PSA Singapore's upcoming charging facilities for its fleet of electric prime movers [3].

Amperesand will also deliver additional units undisclosed hyperscale AI customers in 2026[1].

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Ruoxue, Goh (2025-11-19). "Temasek leads US$80 million funding in power infrastructure provider Amperesand". The Business Times. Retrieved 2025-11-26.
  2. Zhu, Michelle (2023-11-01). "NTU launches first deep tech spin-out under S$75 million pilot programme with Temasek, NUS". The Business Times. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
  3. Tan, Justin (2024-10-29). "PSA unboXed Collaborates with Amperesand on Solid-state Transformer Technology Trials in Singapore". PSA International. Retrieved 2025-11-26.