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In M&A between large companies and disruptive startups, rarely do we see the acquirers successfully execute the vision of the visionaries (Nick Stork Richard Walton Brian McCarthy). Not the case here! Congrats to Starlee Sykes and the bp team for delivering as promised. Fun fact, and why Archaea’s business model is good for the planet and for shareholders: capturing emissions from every US landfill and converting into RNG will do more to reduce emissions than electrifying every passenger vehicle in the US (!!!). https://lnkd.in/gVWVGF-i

Traditional solar cells rely heavily on silver, an expensive resource that makes up 15% of the world’s annual silver supply and the cost of solar materials — this has become a bottleneck in the global adoption of solar technologies. BE Fellows project Aluminio Inc is pioneering an approach to replace over 90% of the silver in solar cells with base metals like aluminum and copper - more abundant and affordable alternatives. Additionally, Aluminio has developed a new process that integrates with existing production lines, boosting output without major overhauls. Learn more about Aluminio and their mission here: https://nt-z.ro/3Zoaz5f

🏛 "Startups need access to three critical elements: capital investment, clients, and scalability. Ecosystems play a crucial role in providing these resources." – Serge Colle, partner at EY. In a recent interview with Platform Zero during the World Energy Congress, Serge Colle underscored the importance of ecosystems in empowering startups. He highlighted that startups must have access to capital investment, clients, and scalable environments—technical and digital spaces where they can grow their businesses and find the support they need. This approach is essential to overcoming challenges and accelerating the energy transition. 🚀 Check out the video! 📺 https://lnkd.in/ecHVueip

As Warren Buffet says, “only when the tide goes out do you discover who's been swimming naked.” 1KOMMA5° has been doubling market share this year while the tidal swell that hit European solar markets during the energy crisis has pulled back and left most competitors in turmoil. Why? The table stakes in Solar and Home Electrification have changed dramatically, and Philipp Schröder with his exceptional team are leading the charge as the uniquely pan-European multi-category frontier energy company that is truly technology driven. It doesn’t hurt to be a profitable business either of course. 🤖⚡️With Heartbeat AI at the center, 1K5 is insulating its customers from volatile energy prices while creating the largest virtual power plant that provides stability to the entire energy system. So now it’s time to double down! We are super excited to support that by co-leading this funding round alongside great partners at G2 Venture Partners, CalSTRS, Hamilton Lane, Norrsken VC, Eurazeo, b2venture and others. Let’s go! 🚀🚀🚀 #electrification #venturecapital #energy #sustainbility

Hey Georgians and EV charging enthusiasts... if you are headed to RE+ next week in Anaheim, be sure to block a few minutes to see Earth X Energy compete in the EPIC Pitch competition on the Innovation Stage and learn more about their differentiated solution for cost effective multifamily #EVcharging infrastructure. Jason Doiron, Rob Thomas

🔟 Spanish #startups to watch in 2024. IGNIS, Eranovum, Zunder, Cabify, Wallapop, Fever, Twinco Capital, or Revel Drive, are fueling #innovation across various sectors and signalling the country's growing influence in the global entrepreneurial landscape ⚡ 📈 In 2023, Spain's #tech startup scene witnessed an unprecedented influx of #investment. With €2.4 billion raised over 345+ deals, Spain takes a place among the 10 biggest countries in terms of the total amount raised. Discover more at Tech.eu 🔗  https://lnkd.in/dT-vH-d2

Liquid Wind Lands €44 Million to Scale Low-Carbon Fuel Solutions Globally Swedish eFuel innovator Liquid Wind has raised an impressive €44 million in its Series C funding round. This investment, led by Uniper, HYCAP Fund I SCSp, and Samsung Ventures is among the largest in Europe’s eFuel sector this year, setting the stage for transformative advancements in sustainable fuel technology. https://lnkd.in/eP6HDmW8 #StartupFunding #Startup #Sweden #ClaesFredriksson #efuel #HYCAPFund SCSp #JamesMunce #LiquidWind #samsungventures #SeriesC #Uniper #svenskahashtags #efuelinnovator #SeriesCfunding #HYCAPFundI #swedishinnovation #renewableenergy #cleanfuel #fundinground #sustainablefuture #environmentalimpact

Guess who’s back with the Forbes Councils? Stephen Smith unveils his "four pillars" of the #cleanenergy revolution. ♻️ Dive in to discover why he’s placing his bets on #startups dedicated to: 💡 The Future Electric Networks 💡 Being Customer First 💡Supporting  Efficiency Through Innovation 💡 Decarbonizing Gas Find out more: https://bit.ly/3xi5507

SatVu receives major funding to advance thermal imaging capabilities, London, UK (SPX) Nov 29, 2024 SatVu, a prominent climate technology innovator, has secured Pounds 20 million in funding to propel its advanced high-resolution thermal imaging technology. The funding consists of a Pounds 10 million equity round led jointly by Adara Ventures and existing backer Molten Ventures, alongside an insurance payout. This investment marks the debut of Adara Ventures Energy Fund, dedicated to su, : London, UK (SPX)

The City of Rotterdam is initiating a new €10m programme for scaling local energy start-ups.     Building on its flagship Smart Energy Systems programme (SES), Gemeente Rotterdam is upgrading support for local clean energy scale-ups, aiming to mobilise €10m of new investment in partnership with InnovationQuarter and Icos Capital.      As well as improving support tools for local energy startups, Rotterdam will design a city scale-up fund, blending public subsidies and private loans from the city authority and local banks and investors.       Rotterdam’s fund will be a blueprint for cities in Europe looking to move beyond subsidised one-off pilots by attracting new financing for energy solution scale-up.     Rotterdam’s fund is one of seven ‘investment blueprints’ being developed by the BRAVE partnership, a collection of cities and knowledge partners finding the best methods to scale up investments in clean local energy systems.      Read more about BRAVE’s energy system investment blueprints: https://lnkd.in/erhUCYwf