Investment
Spiber Raises Funding For US Vegan Spider Silk Facility
Spiber, the Japanese biotech company, announced it raised an enormous amount of $312 million in a funding round led by private equity firm Carlyle, as well as fund managers Baillie Gifford and Fidelity. Spiber’s plans for the funding are to…
European Commission backs Orbital Marine’s Floating Tidal project
Scottish technology developer Orbital Marine Power has received support from the European Commission in the development of its €26.7m ($31.5m) FORWARD 2030 project - aimed at accelerating the commercialisation of floating tidal energy. In addition to tidal power, the site…
Commentary: Aria Energy, Archaea Energy merger approved
Rice Acquisition Corp (RAC), a special purpose acquisition company focused on the energy transition, announced the approval of the Business Combination with Aria Energy and Archaea Energy, which will create the industry-leading renewable natural gas platform. Reference: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210909006051/en/Rice-Acquisition-Corp.-Announces-Stockholder-Approval-of-Business-Combination-with-Aria-Energy-and-Archaea-Energy
Danimer Scientific to Progress Soybean-based Plastic
Biopolymer manufacturer Danimer Scientific has received a $400,000 grant from the United Soybean Board to expand its research into high-oleic soybean oil (HOSO) as a base for biodegradable plastics. The funding follows on from the group’s year-long collaboration with the…
New £450 Million Fund to Support Innovation On Gas And Electricity Networks
The Strategic Innovation Fund opened applications last week to support a greener approach to energy network innovation. The fund is part of Ofgem’s RII02 price controls for the electricity system operator and the network companies that operate Great Britain’s energy…
NZ Building Efficiency Firm Tether closes $1.75m Funding
New Zealand-based building tech company Tether has successfully closed its $1.75m seed capital funding round, led by environmental investment firm Impact Enterprise Fund (IEF). Founded in 2018, the tech company has developed a range of products to improve building efficiency…