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“Material recycling still has many challenges to face before making it universally "greener" than using virgin materials. In my view, besides greening the energy used for the recycling processes (which will get us a far stretch ahead), designing and engineering components of physical products for reuse and refurbishment over recycling will be key.” Sebastian, our Chief Operating Officer shines a spotlight on an article️ that reveals that recycling as it stands is far from perfect. “The article in HBR reveals that recycled copper can actually result in higher CO2 emissions than freshly mined copper, challenging common perceptions about recycling and underscoring the complexity of carbon accounting in supply chains. Leaving us to ask: How can we truly make recycling good for the planet? “ Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gm2djiwf #startups #venture #VC #studio #factory #entrepreneurship

#CementNewsline: #USGS: 2023 Cement Production Down Slightly, The Monarch Cement Company Goes Solar, GCCA, China Cement Association Sign Historic Agreement, The Portland Company Launches New Line of Packing Equipment, CEMEX Ventures Names Top 50 Contech Startups, and GCC Reports Record-Breaking 2023. View here: https://ow.ly/AEBQ50QzgKl #cementproduction #decarbonization #cementprices #concreteprices

“Material recycling still has many challenges to face before making it universally "greener" than using virgin materials. In my view, besides greening the energy used for the recycling processes (which will get us a far stretch ahead), designing and engineering components of physical products for reuse and refurbishment over recycling will be key.” Sebastian, our Chief Operating Officer shines a spotlight on an article️ that reveals that recycling as it stands is far from perfect. The article in HBR reveals that recycled copper can actually result in higher CO2 emissions than freshly mined copper, challenging common perceptions about recycling and underscoring the complexity of carbon accounting in supply chains. Leaving us to ask: How can we truly make recycling good for the planet? Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gm2djiwf #startups #venture #VC #studio #factory #entrepreneurship

📣 We’ve got an opportunity for startups working in Critical Mineral Recovery!
 
 Calling all entrepreneurs and startups able to help our client scale sustainable processes to recover critical minerals. This is for you if you’re focused on: 🪨 Cleaner mineral extraction from upstream brines  
 🏭 Mineral recovery from industrial waste streams (oilfields, wastewater, etc.) 
 ♻️ Mineral recovery from solid feedstocks (carbonaceous materials) 
 What you’ll get: → A funded proof of concept with a global energy leader  → Support from the client’s industry experts  → Scale up and commercialisation phase based on your technology’s results To find out more, reach out to Lucas MAURICE on LinkedIn or at 👉 lucas.maurice@hello-tomorrow.org  
#startup #innovation #deeptech #minerals #directlithiumextraction

We're thrilled to announce that SiTration, Inc., one of MIT Startup Exchange startups, featured in MIT News, is revolutionizing materials extraction! 🌍💡 SiTration, Inc. "raised $11.8 million in seed capital led by venture capital firm 2150 earlier this month, is revolutionizing the extraction and refining of copper, cobalt, nickel, lithium, precious metals, and other materials critical to manufacturing clean-energy technologies such as electric motors, wind turbines, and batteries. Its initial target applications are recovering the materials from complex mining feed streams, spent lithium-ion batteries from electric vehicles, and various metals refining processes". (MIT News) 🔍 Discover how SiTration is reshaping the future of sustainable technology: https://lnkd.in/eDevHuZ8 #MITSTEX #MITStartups #Innovation #MaterialsScience #CleanEnergy

We're thrilled to announce that SiTration, Inc., one of MIT Startup Exchange startups, featured in MIT News, is revolutionizing materials extraction! 🌍💡 SiTration, Inc. "raised $11.8 million in seed capital led by venture capital firm 2150 earlier this month, is revolutionizing the extraction and refining of copper, cobalt, nickel, lithium, precious metals, and other materials critical to manufacturing clean-energy technologies such as electric motors, wind turbines, and batteries. Its initial target applications are recovering the materials from complex mining feed streams, spent lithium-ion batteries from electric vehicles, and various metals refining processes". (MIT News) 🔍 Discover how SiTration is reshaping the future of sustainable technology: https://lnkd.in/eU8tph2C #MITSTEX #MITStartups #Innovation #MaterialsScience #CleanEnergy

IODINE TWO: NOT YOUR USUAL STARTUP TO INVEST In the dynamic world of startups, the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) often holds center stage. But for Iodine Two, a project revitalizing an existing iodine-bromine plant, a traditional MVP approach wouldn't quite harmonize. Let's explore the reasons behind this strategic decision. Iodine Two isn't your typical startup story. Instead of navigating the uncertainties of greenfield development, we're leveraging the existing infrastructure and proven resources of an established facility. This translates to a robust foundation – high-concentration brine readily available, essential utilities already connected, and a functional disposal well in place. These advantages naturally bypass the need for a scaled-down proof-of-concept, a cornerstone of the MVP approach. The Ad technology at the heart of Iodine Two isn't an experimental gamble. We're employing Ad, a well-established and widely used solution in the industry. This mature technology, already powering nine out of twelve Oklahoma iodine plants, delivers nearly double the efficiency of an old plants. Its established track record eliminates the need for an MVP to validate its viability. Furthermore, our experienced engineering team, led by a seasoned manager with a proven history of building several similar plants in Oklahoma, adds another layer of confidence to our chosen path. While an MVP might seem like a prudent risk-mitigation strategy, it doesn't always translate seamlessly to the complexities of an industrial project like Iodine Two. A miniaturized version wouldn't effectively capture the nuances and intricacies of the full-scale operation. Instead, we've opted for a phased approach, meticulously dividing the project into manageable stages. This allows us to: (1) Minimize Risk Progressively: Each successfully completed phase reduces overall project risk, building investor confidence and potentially unlocking access to favorable financing options such as bank loans or even government grants. (2) Generate Early Cash Flow: The initial phase, focusing on infrastructure and water treatment, boasts its own positive cash flow and payback period, further solidifying the project's financial viability from the outset. (3) Optimize Resource Allocation: By phasing the project, we can strategically allocate resources, ensuring efficient utilization of capital and manpower at each stage. While the MVP approach holds value in many contexts, Iodine Two's unique nature necessitates a tailored strategy. Our phased execution plan, leveraging proven technology and capitalizing on existing infrastructure, offers a more efficient and risk-managed path to success. This approach ultimately delivers both value and speed, not just for investors, but for all stakeholders involved.

METYCLE raises USD 5 million to digitalize the path to more reliable global metal recycling 🚀 METYCLE co-founders Rafael Suchan and Sebastian Brenner are happy to announce that our company has successfully completed a USD 5 million seed financing round less than nine months after our pre-seed fundraising. We are excited to welcome two top VCs - Project A Ventures from Germany and Partech from France - as our new investors. We are equally delighted to have an incredible set of new angel investors with deep metal industry and tech know-now combined with great networks: Anne-Marie Großmann, Gisbert Ruehl, Christoph Cordes, and Philipp Andernach. Our existing VC investors - Market One Capital and DFF (Dutch Founders Fund) - have also participated in this round highlighting their commitment to our company. At the same time, we are announcing our new partnership with finmid for trade financing to further scale our commercial growth. The combination of equity and trade financing will allow us to continue on our international growth trajectory and to further develop our platform combined with AI-based technology to bring quality control and transparency for secondary metals to unprecedented levels. Read more here (EN) Recycling Today: https://lnkd.in/dNE4zDGy Read more here (DE) Business Insider Gründerszene: https://lnkd.in/d-MDKN7j Listen to Philipp Werner in the latest Startup Insider Startbase podcast (DE), from 15:25: https://lnkd.in/dgX5hces More articles follow in the comments 👇 #circulareconomy #recycling #metalrecycling #scrapmetal #aluminium #steel #copper #carbonneutral #vcfunding #startup #seedfunding #marketplace #b2b #b2bmarketplace Tom Bird Louis Pfitzner Alison Imbert

ICYMI: #PrometheusMaterials was listed in Canary Media Inc.'s list of "6 Innovative Startups That Are Kicking CO2 Out of Cement and Concrete"! 💥 President, CEO and Co-founder Loren Burnett shares how our #biomineralization process can potentially eliminate 100 percent of the CO2 emissions associated with making #concrete blocks and impact CO2 reduction on a global scale: https://bit.ly/48t1olS

#CA-based Furno Materials Secures an #Investment from O’Shaughnessy Ventures. The deal’s total value was not made public. The money will be used by the company to grow both its operations and its clientele. Founded by Gurinder Nagra in 2020, Furno constructs #modular cement facilities that require less area, less energy, and a lower carbon #footprint than conventional plants. Rather than using coal, its modular cement facilities #consume natural gas. As a result, they can be heated and cooled more #effectively and emit less carbon dioxide than #conventional cement plants. The company’s plants are #portable and need little space, making them perfect for #construction in developing countries. They are made to fit within shipping containers. Furno’s Innovation Recipe Open and honest #communication is essential for a healthy environment. In order to guarantee that the most tried, most refined, and most thoughtful ideas win out, one must be willing to engage with and respect different #viewpoints and ideas. Furno Materials O'Shaughnessy Ventures Gurinder Nagra Prasanth Alapati To share your startup story write us on - contact@startuprise.io #furnomaterials #funding #startup