Investment
Asahi Kasei invests in Ionomr to accelerate green hydrogen tech
Japanese conglomerate Asahi Kasei has invested in Canadian startup Ionomr Innovations, a company specializing in anion exchange membranes (AEM) for use in electrolyzers and other applications. The move is part of Asahi Kasei's "Care for Earth" investment framework, which aims…
JRF receives investment from leading developer of biodegradable films, Ecopol
Ecopol, a company specializing in innovative biodegradable films and delivery systems, has invested in JRF Technology, a US-based organization focused on water-soluble polymer and edible film technology.
Veteran Ventures Capital invests in biomaterials science pioneer Cambium
Veteran Ventures Capital (VVC), a leading investor in national security technologies, has announced a strategic investment in Cambium, a next-generation defense company. Cambium utilizes a molecule-to-machine approach to re-engineer defense products, significantly improving manufacturability and performance.
World’s first low-energy bioplastics raises $2M
A low-energy, non-oil-based, high-performance bioplastic developed by Floreon in partnership with the University of Sheffield has secured £2 million in financing from Northern Gritstone.
TômTex raises $4.5M for biodegradable shrimp leather
New York-based sustainable bio-material producer TômTex has raised $4.15m in funding, with the latest seed round of $2.25m led by Happiness Capital, alongside other partners including SOSV, Parley for the Oceans, and MIH Capital. Founder Uyen Tran led the fundraising…
Europe mycelium market to hit $1.14B by 2028, report says
According to a recent report by ResearchAndMarkets, the Europe mycelium market, excluding the UK, is projected to reach $1.14 billion by 2028, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.06% during the forecast period. The increasing demand for…