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Nanoramic, Inc. secures $44 million to accelerate the commercialization of its innovative Neocarbonix® technology, a sustainable, PFAS-free solution for battery manufacturing. This round, co-led by GM Ventures and Catalus Capital, also saw participation from Samsung Ventures, Top Material, and others, underscoring strong investor confidence in their energy storage advancements. Anirvan Coomer of GM Ventures and Nanoramic CEO John Cooley share insights into the transformative potential of Neocarbonix® for the electrification movement. Silicon Valley Journals https://lnkd.in/eZSmCht3 #CleanTech #Sustainability #ESG

Sustainiam, a climate tech startup, has raised $1.45 million in its Pre-Series A funding round led by Orios Venture Partners. This funding will accelerate their mission to revolutionize carbon trading with their groundbreaking technology-driven platform. BioVoice News https://lnkd.in/gFGcrvA9 #CleanTech #Sustainability #ESG

Boston-based Electrified Thermal Solutions has secured $19 million in funding to advance its MIT-developed Joule Hive™ Thermal Battery, which provides zero-carbon heat for industrial processes. The funding round was led by investors such as GVP Climate, Holcim MAQER Ventures, and EDP Ventures, with other notable participants, including Clean Energy Ventures and Starlight Ventures. Daniel Stack, the CEO, highlighted how this breakthrough technology will combat the emissions challenges in industries like mining and manufacturing. The funding will enable the company to scale operations and prepare for a commercial demonstration in 2025. https://lnkd.in/euWbUuwn #CleanTech #Sustainability #ESG

G2 Venture Partners is raising $750 million for a third fund focused on climate and sustainability startups, as disclosed in a regulatory filing. The firm's previous funds have attracted notable limited partners like Daimler, Mitsui, Shell Ventures, and The McKnight Foundation. Tim De Chant | TechCrunch https://lnkd.in/ggVDT4WW #CleanTech #Sustainability #ESG

Aisti, the Finnish startup aiming to revolutionize acoustic tiles with eco-friendly wood fibre technology, has raised €29M in a Series A funding round. The investment will help Aisti build its first commercial factory in Finland, reinforcing its position as a leader in sustainable construction materials. Strong investor support includes Maki.vc and Voima Ventures, along with contributions from Norion Bank, South Savo ELY Centre, and others. Abhinaya Prabhu | Tech Funding News https://lnkd.in/dn9hK564 #CleanTech #Sustainability #ESG

Concentro, a clean energy financing platform based in NYC, has successfully raised $3M in Seed funding. This round was led by firstminute capital and saw participation from Silence, LifeX Ventures, Plug & Play, Avesta Fund, and others. The funds will enable Concentro to grow its team and expand its technology, facilitating seamless clean energy transactions. FinSMEs https://lnkd.in/e6HcThR9 #CleanTech #Sustainability #ESG

Dutch deep-tech startup CarbonX has raised an additional €4M in funding, bringing innovative solutions to the critical supply chain challenges of graphite in EV batteries. Backed by Energy Transition Fund Rotterdam, Innovation Industries, and Borski Fund, CarbonX is advancing its sustainable carbon anode material to revolutionize the battery industry. Founders Daniela Sordi and Rutger Van Raalten emphasize the importance of strengthening local supply chains using CarbonX's novel feedstock technology. Abhinaya Prabhu | Tech Funding News https://lnkd.in/ew_HEgp3 #CleanTech #Sustainability #ESG

Singapore-based BECIS - Energy as a Service has raised $53M in equity funding to expand its operations and reach in the decarbonization space. Backed by FMO - Dutch entrepreneurial development bank, KLP Norfund Investments, Pula Investments, and Siemens Financial Services, Becis provides Energy as a Service (EaaS) solutions to commercial and industrial customers across eight strategic markets. FinSMEs https://lnkd.in/evGrZR2P #CleanTech #Sustainability #ESG

Belgian startup Powernaut has raised €2.4 million to advance decentralised energy grid solutions, tackling renewable energy challenges with its orchestration software for devices like solar panels, EVs, and batteries. The funding round was led by Revent, joined by Seedcamp, Pitchdrive | Early-stage VC 🚀, and Syndicate One. Powernaut, founded this year, is already managing over 200MW of decentralized assets and aims to expand its impact beyond Belgium. Cate Lawrence | Tech.eu https://lnkd.in/efREZzNn #CleanTech #Sustainability #ESG

SolarSquare Energy has raised $40 million in India’s largest solar venture round led by Lightspeed, with participation from Lightrock, Elevation Capital, Lowercarbon Capital, and Rainmatter. The Mumbai-based company, founded by Shreya Mishra, has scaled to over 20,000 residential homes and plans to expand operations from 20 to 50 cities. Manish Singh | TechCrunch https://lnkd.in/gepy_s2T #CleanTech #Sustainability #ESG