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8 direct air capture startups slashing carbon removal costs
New materials and greater use of renewable energy is bringing down the costs of direct air capture of carbon. Here are eight startups with technology worth watching.
May 16, 2025Lyst to head innovation at Danish energy firm Ørsted
She was previously a chief entrepreneur at hearing, audio, video and gaming solutions manufacturer GN Group.
May 8, 2025Bosch Ventures launches its sixth fund at €250m despite market uncertainty
Despite the Trump administration's tariffs impacting target sectors, Bosch Ventures has launched a sixth fund, focusing on deep tech.
May 8, 2025Brazilian oil and gas company Prio launches $21m VC fund
The Rio de Janeiro-based fund will back startups making the the oil and gas value chain more efficient.
May 6, 2025What Trump's first 100 days have meant for corporate investors
Investors in healthcare, hardware, climate tech and defence are feeling the impact of the Trump administration's policies.
May 5, 2025AI tools can remake the grid rather than break it, says National…
Power-hungry data centres are putting power grids under unprecedented strain, and National Grid Partners is racing to find new technologies that can keep networks running.
May 1, 2025Hardware startups need more fundraising in face of tariffs say investors
Cross border tariffs will raise materials costs and create investment uncertainty. Startups that can think globally and stay flexible will have the best chance of survival.
Apr 30, 2025Suguru Yamaryo to head Itochu Corporation’s US CVC arm
Yamaryo was president and CEO of Itochu Corporation’s Tokyo-based CVC and subsidiary.
Apr 29, 2025Pletka joins Pacific Gas and Electric to lead startup accelerator
Ryan Pletka has joined US utilities provider Pacific Gas and Electric to head up its Innovation Accelerator programme for cleantech ventures.
Apr 22, 2025Andres Cabada joins oil servicing firm Halliburton's startup accelerator
The company veteran takes over the helm of Halliburton Labs.
Apr 22, 2025CVC exits approach 2022 levels
Corporate-backed startups exits were at their highest level for over two years in Q1 2025, with large acquisitions spiking the total value.
Apr 14, 2025"Hard tech" isn't as hard as investors fear, says Honda Xcelerator Ventures
Julien Fredonie, Honda Xcelerator Ventures’ head of Europe and Africa, says hard tech isn't riskier than other investment categories and Europe is well placed to play a big role in this area.
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