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Transaera, Inc. has closed $10.5 million in funding, backed by investors such as Clean Energy Ventures, Energy Impact Partners, and MassMutual Ventures. With a focus on energy-efficient AC solutions, they aim to reduce energy consumption by 40%, addressing critical climate and energy needs. The growing demand for sustainable cooling technology, as highlighted by rising global temperatures, puts Transaera at the forefront of innovation. Dave Miller and Ashwin Shashindranath voiced confidence in the company's scalable solutions that will transform the HVAC industry. https://lnkd.in/ewMuchv2 #CleanTech #Sustainability #ESG

Earthodic has raised US$4 million in Seed funding, led by FTW Ventures and supported by multiple investors, including Circulate Capital and QIC, to expand its recyclable bio-based waterproof coatings into the US market. CEO Anthony Musumeci expressed excitement about helping packaging companies achieve sustainability goals. Simon Thomsen | Startup Daily https://lnkd.in/gP9xEs8y #CleanTech #Sustainability #ESG

CREW Carbon, a leading climatetech startup in Brooklyn, NY, has secured $5.3M in seed funding to enhance its operations in biogenic CO2 removal at wastewater treatment facilities. The funding round was driven by Counteract, with additional backing from ReGen Ventures, ANIMO Ventures, Connecticut Innovations, Ponderosa Ventures, Newlab, Echo River Capital, and the Carbon Drawdown Initiative. The raised capital will help scale their technology developed at Yale University to remove considerable levels of CO2 from the atmosphere in the coming year. FinSMEs https://lnkd.in/gCB_xig8 #CleanTech #Sustainability #ESG

HomeBoost, a San Francisco-based home energy platform, raised $4M in Seed funding. The round was led by True Ventures, Gigascale Capital, and Incite.org. The company plans to accelerate customer growth, tech development, and expand its team. CEO Selina Tobaccowala shared insights into how their product, BoostBox, helps homeowners improve energy efficiency. FinSMEs https://lnkd.in/gSmQgZWc #CleanTech #Sustainability #ESG

Glow International, a blockchain-based solar firm, raised $30M in a funding round led by Framework Ventures and Union Square Ventures. The funds will be used to scale Glow’s decentralized solar energy network in the U.S. and India, expanding renewable energy solutions. The solar farms in Glow’s network are audited periodically, with top performers rewarded based on clean energy contributions. Hongji Feng | Cryptonews https://lnkd.in/gmusTFjE #Crypto #Cryptocurrencies #Cryptocurrency #Blockchain

Cold, co-founded by Eric Dayton, has successfully raised $2.65 million in an oversubscribed pre-seed round led by York IE with participation from Better Ventures. The platform, which helps companies manage sustainability compliance, is supported by notable investors like Doug Baker and Archie Black. Cold’s platform is already being used by brands such as Bombas and Outdoor Research. Allison Kaplan | Twin Cities Business https://lnkd.in/efDNjB3e #CleanTech #Sustainability #ESG

Antares, a nuclear energy startup, raised $30M in Series A funding led by Alt Capital and Caffeinated Capital to develop small nuclear microreactors. The company is making strides toward deploying portable nuclear technology for critical infrastructure in remote areas, with support from major national laboratories. Jordan Bramble of Antares underscores the importance of the company’s mission to drive innovation in this field. Chris McKay | Maginative https://lnkd.in/e7SY4BrK #CleanTech #Sustainability #ESG

RedoxBlox has raised $40.7M in Series A funding to advance its next-gen thermochemical energy storage system, helping accelerate industrial decarbonization and grid storage. Pasquale Romano has been appointed as the new CEO to lead the company through its next growth phase. Prelude Ventures, along with other prominent investors, supports this groundbreaking solution. Gabriel Kra of Prelude Ventures highlighted the impactful progress Redoxblox is making in decarbonizing industrial heat. GlobeNewswire https://lnkd.in/ezA_gH_W #CleanTech #Sustainability #ESG

LuxWall, Inc., a Michigan-based developer of insulated windows, has raised $51M in Series B funding. Investors include Climate Investment (CI), Barclays Sustainable Impact Capital, Carbon Equity, The Nature Conservancy, and Breakthrough Energy , along with several others aiming to promote sustainable technologies. Alan Neuhauser | Axios https://lnkd.in/e5DS5v5b #CleanTech #Sustainability #ESG

Lucian Peppelenbos and Thu Ha Chow discuss the growing relevance of climate transition finance. They emphasize the need for investors to focus on companies with credible plans for decarbonization, even in high-emitting sectors, while also highlighting the importance of transition leaders and climate solutions providers. They also outline the risks of greenwashing and call for robust measurement practices in transition plans. Lucian Peppelenbos and Thu Ha Chow | Robeco https://lnkd.in/dx8d5fG3 #CleanTech #Sustainability #ESG