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Name	Role	Sources
Helena Moreno	Mayor	Dealroom

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Australia's Sicona buys New Orleans battery firm Advano, backs drones for demand

Dealroom reports Australian battery materials startup Sicona acquired Louisiana-based Advano, taking its New Orleans facility, and recalls Advano's earlier $45 million raise backed by Tony Fadell and Peter Thiel.

Dealroom 15 Sep 2026 Advano Apple New Orleans PayPal Sicona Peter Thiel Tony Fadell Andrew Minett Christiaan Jordaan Helena Moreno

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Australia's Sicona buys New Orleans battery firm Advano, backs drones for demand