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A third of dollars raised by energy startups comes from corporate-backed rounds
Corporate investors are disproportionately involved in the biggest funding rounds by energy sector startups.
Mar 5, 2024National Grid looks to speed up startup collaboration as net zero pressures…
Steve Smith, the new head of National Grid Partners, has shifted focus to technologies that directly impact the operation of the power grid.
Feb 29, 2024The Big Deal: Samsung joins carmakers in backing rare earth-free magnet startup…
There will not be enough rare earth metals to make the magnets industry needs in the next decade so the race is on to find alternatives.
Feb 23, 2024Video: Midlands Mindforge seeks VC partners for UK spinout fund
The fund is raising an initial £150m to finance deep tech startups from eight universities in the UK Midlands.
Feb 15, 2024Energy was the only corporate investment area not to fall in 2023…
Solar energy and grid storage saw some of the biggest funding rounds as falling prices put these clean energy options into the mainstream.
Feb 7, 2024The Big Deal: XGS continues wave of investment for geothermal startups
XGS is the third geothermal startup to raise cash this year, as the industry looks to overcome drilling costs and geography.
Jan 26, 2024The Big Deal: Why Aira believes heat pumps can become a €150bn…
Statkraft has contributed to a series B round for Aira, which is tackling a heat pump market CEO Martin Lewerth believes can reach €150bn in size every year.
Jan 19, 2024Saudi Aramco injects $4bn into its CVC unit
Oil and gas conglomerate Aramco Oil Company has injected an extra $4bn into Aramco Ventures to further push development in disruptive technologies.
Jan 17, 2024Other News
Shukla progresses at Prosperity7 Ventures
Abhishek Shukla has been promoted from partner of enterprise, infrastructure and deep tech investments to managing director at Prosperity7 Ventures.
Jan 17, 2024Buckner joins BHP Ventures
Laurel Buckner will be the vice president of ventures at BHP Ventures where she will lead investments in the decarbonisation and green energy sectors.
Jan 8, 2024Srethapramote steps away from corporate venture capital
After serving a year as the head of corporate venture capital at Thai energy company Banpu, Smittipon Srethapramote has started a new position as CEO of Banpu's subsidiary, Banpu Next.
Jan 5, 2024Parkkonen to manage startup investments at Fortum
Olli Parkkonen will now serve as the manager of startup investments where he will manage Fortum's M&A projects and startup piloting initiatives.
Jan 4, 2024Energy in 2024: Plenty of funding rounds but few exits, say investors
AI and quantum, as well as long-term, large-scale energy storage are trends at the top of energy investors' minds for 2024. Exits, less so.
Jan 2, 2024What we learned from the 10 biggest CVC deals of 2023
It is no surprise to see genAI on this list, but semiconductors, EVs, green steel and batteries also featured heavily this year.
Dec 21, 2023Editor's Picks
The Big Deal: Husk targets "half the planet" with its solar systems
Husk Power Systems has just raised $100m from investors including Shell to build 1,500 solar mini-grids in India and Nigeria in the next four to five years.
Oct 27, 2023The Big Deal: EH2 becomes hydrogen tech's first unicorn
Ten corporate investors were part of a $380m series C round this week, including Fortescue, United Airlines, Rio Tinto, Amazon, Microsoft and BP.
Oct 6, 2023Reality check: Has the IRA made the US a magnet for cleantech…
The US's $369bn climate legislation, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), promises to put the US at the forefront of the clean energy transition, but the act has its limitations.
Oct 5, 2023Long and short-term bets investors should make on sustainable aviation fuel
Algae, alcohol and electrofuels all have potential for creating sustainable aviation fuel — but which ones are winning backing from industry?
Aug 16, 2023About us
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