Emerald Technology Ventures has secured an exit as O-Flexx is acquired by Mahle for an undisclosed sum.

O-Flexx Technologies, a Germany-based thermoelectrics technology developer, has been acquired by automotive parts manufacturer Mahle.

The transaction provided an exit to Emerald Technology Ventures, a cleantech-focused VC firm that counts Mahle among its limited partners. Financial terms of the acquisition have not been disclosed.

Founded in 2006, O-Flexx produces thermoelectric elements that efficiently convert heat into electrical energy. The technology can be used, for example, to warm the cabin of cars – both electric vehicles and combustion engine cars.

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