The global spotlight turned to San Francisco on October 17, 2025, as ten startup finalists—filtered from thousands across dozens of countries—pitched before a sharp-eyed panel of Silicon Valley investors. At the heart of the debate: who would claim the coveted $1 million investment prize at the grand finale of the Startup World Cup 2025, organised…
In a significant influx of capital, Peregrine Energy Solutions (headquartered in Boulder, Colorado) has secured US$130 million to accelerate its utility‑scale battery storage pipeline across the United States. The funding round draws on a diverse international consortium, including the Ministry of Environment, Republic of Korea, IMM Investment, Woori Private Equity Asset Management and investment funds managed…
When energy meets urgency, capital starts moving fast. Today, Eolian, L.P. disclosed a $463 million financing package—structured by Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking—to advance the last two phases of its ambitious Padua battery energy storage complex in Texas. The timing and size hint at how central large‑scale storage is becoming to grid reliability in a…
Molyon, a cutting-edge battery startup emerging from the prestigious University of Cambridge, has secured a transformative $4.6 million in its first investment round. The funding, co-led by IQ Capital and Plural, marks a significant milestone in the company’s mission to unlock the potential of lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries. With the capital infusion, Molyon is poised to…
In a significant move for the energy safety sector, Safire Technology Group, Inc. has announced the successful completion of an $8 million financing round led by Canaan Partners, marking a pivotal step in the company’s mission to enhance the safety of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries across government and automotive markets. This Pre-Series A financing round, which…
In a significant development for the data-as-a-service (DaaS) sector, Monda has successfully closed a $5 million seed funding round. The financing was spearheaded by Senovo and Acrobator Ventures, with notable participation from Techstars. The new capital will be instrumental in accelerating Monda’s expansion into the US market, scaling its partner network, and further advancing its…
In a significant boost for the clean energy sector, WATTALPS, a pioneering French lithium-ion battery startup, has successfully closed a Series A funding round, securing €11 million. This strategic investment, announced on August 27, 2024, positions WATTALPS to substantially advance its technology and expand its market reach. The funding round saw participation from a distinguished…
In a significant stride towards transforming battery technology, London-based magneto-electrochemistry pioneer, Gaussion, has successfully raised €11M in a Series A funding round. The round was led by Autotech Ventures, a prominent San Francisco-based venture capital firm, with continued support from existing backers BGF and the UCL Technology Fund. Managed by AlbionVC in collaboration with UCL…
SYSO, a prominent player in the renewable energy and battery storage markets, has announced the successful closure of its Series B funding round, securing $14.5 million. The round, spearheaded by Kimmeridge through its Carbon Solutions strategy, saw participation from existing investor Lacuna Sustainable Investments. This new capital infusion is set to significantly enhance SYSO’s market…
