News Commentary | April 19, 2021
TDK Ventures will continue to focus on cleantech, advanced materials, robotics, autonomous vehicles, and healthcare. Since 2019, the fund has been involved in approximately $500 million in deals across 14 startups (based on publicly disclosed deals), including GenCell, Origin, and SLD Laser, which ... Not part of subscription
News Commentary | July 08, 2021
Last month, G2V announced the close of a $500 million fund following its inaugural $350 million fund in 2017. Continuing with its original investment thesis, G2V will target companies active in the energy, manufacturing, logistics, transportation, and agriculture industries, with an emphasis on "... Not part of subscription
News Commentary | July 09, 2021
HydrogenOne's planned £250 million listing has its first major backer, with Ineos planning to buy £25 million worth of shares. A public listing is a unique approach to injecting capital into the hydrogen economy, opening access to investors in a space that has largely been directly funded by ... Not part of subscription
by Chloe Holzinger
The round was led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures, with other investments from The Engine, Lowercarbon Capital, and The Grantham Foundation. While the influx of fresh capital is certainly positive for Lilac, the company's decision to source funding from venture capital firms rather than strategic industry players is interesting. Investments from strategics are usually harbingers for pilot project or co-development opportunities, as with Livent's partnership with E3 Metals. Lilac's choice to go elsewhere for capital may speak to its technology's early stage of development, the lithium industry's strong risk aversion, or both. Regardless, clients should continue to expect one of Lilac's most significant hurdles to be securing pilot projects.
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