Climate Tech VC

DECEMBER 18, 2023

☢️ US nuclear power saw mixed results.   💡 NASA MSI Incubator : Applications are open for NASA’s Wildfire Climate Tech Challenge, seeking climate tech solutions for wildfire prevention. Key market supply and demand indicators ended the year down. 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

Meanwhile, nuclear demand heightened with the UK Government laying out its plan to quadruple nuclear power by 2050 to 24GW and China approving construction for four new reactors. Hawaii replaced its final coal-powered facility with a 565 MWh battery.

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Climate Tech VC

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

  🥩 Cellva Ingredients , a São Paulo, Brazil-based cellular agriculture platform, raised $2m from AirCapital, EA Angels, FUNDEPAR, ProVeg Incubator, and Rumbo Ventures.  France’s new nuclear power plant, Flamanville, went online last week — and the reactor shut itself down just a day after.

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Climate Tech VC

AUGUST 7, 2023

The US grid got its first new nuclear power in nearly seven years last week. Plant Vogtle began commercial operations from the first of two new reactors, but the over-budget and years-delayed project could be the last hurrah for big nuclear construction in America. Happy Monday!

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

  💧 Puraffinity , a London, England-based smart materials for wastewater removal service provider, raised $9m in Series A funding from BGF, HG Ventures, Kindred Ventures, Octopus Ventures, Universal Materials Incubator Co, and Verve 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.  "  — Glenn Youngkin, Governor of Virginia  💥 So what?   Image via Sightline Climate.

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