Startups
Porsche-backed startup pictures breakthrough for 3D printing using metal
Seurat Technologies, a Massachusetts venture working with Porsche, GM and others, opens first depot dedicated to decarbonizing the conventional casting process. Read More
Apple, Shopify and corporate buying signals
Want to know which startups deserve your notice? Follow the purchase agreements. Read More
Indoor ag and alternative protein win big, food waste and ag-tech diversify
Indoor farming, food waste, regenerative agriculture and alternative proteins caught the attention of investors this quarter. Read More
Every VC needs an education in ESG
It’s time for the venture capital community to bone up on environmental, social and governance issues. Read More
The next tool in the climate toolbox: Your parked EV
Fermata Energy aims to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles and renewable energy by turning stationary EVs into a source of power for the grid … and cash for their owners. Read More
The exciting intersection of fintech and climate tech
Climate fintech companies raised $1.2 billion in 2021, three times the amount of previous years. Read More
Small fleets, meet used EVs
Spring Free EV, focused on helping small and midsize fleet owners, is a fintech company “designed to make electric vehicles more affordable." Read More
Sustainability gets baked into food design
On the menu: A new food design ecosystem of companies, technology platforms, startups and dot-connecting industry organizations. Read More
Meet the entrepreneur turning Israel’s trash into somebody’s dash
Fueled by a recent infusion of $170 million, alternative plastics maker UBQ Materials is building its first international facility in Europe and has set its sights on the United States. Read More
In startup Verdox, carbon capture meets electrification
Norsk Hydro, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Lowercarbon Capital are among investors committing $100 million for Verdox, a carbon capture company born at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Read More