Climate Tech VC

DECEMBER 18, 2023

💨 Private equity and O&G bet big on climate tech’s next frontiers: DAC and lithium. Blackrock injected $550M into Oxy’s DAC plant and ExxonMobil unveiled its first-ever lithium mining operation. ☢️ US nuclear power saw mixed results. Applications close Feb 2nd. 

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Climate Tech VC

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Plus, Amazon has signed an MOU with Dominion Energy to explore building an SMR near the company's North Anna nuclear power plant in Virginia. Amazon said it will deploy 5GW of nuclear power through SMRs by 2039. Amazon’s paying prime for next decade delivery particularly stands out.

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Climate Tech VC

JANUARY 16, 2024

Other 🔋 Northvolt , a Stockholm, Sweden-based lithium-ion battery manufacturer, raised €902m ($986m) in Grant and Debt funding from The European Commission. Hawaii replaced its final coal-powered facility with a 565 MWh battery.

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Climate Tech VC

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

In deals, $542m across three new funds, plus $87m for lithium ion cells, and $82m for battery components.   🥩 Cellva Ingredients , a São Paulo, Brazil-based cellular agriculture platform, raised $2m from AirCapital, EA Angels, FUNDEPAR, ProVeg Incubator, and Rumbo Ventures. 

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Climate Tech VC

MARCH 17, 2025

Nuclear power can play a significant role in the long-term, as it’s a top priority for industry and the US government, but it won’t solve short-term supply constraints.  Exits 🔋 Northvolt , a Stockholm, Sweden-based lithium-ion battery manufacturer, filed for Bankruptcy / Out of Business. 

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