Israeli foodtech startup Plantopia has raised US$9 million in a funding round led by Schreiber Foods, one of the world’s leading dairy companies, and Siddhi Capital, a venture capital firm focused on food and agriculture innovation. The investment will help the company transition from the research and development phase to commercial-scale production as it seeks … Read more
Google’s emissions are up 82% since 2019, Microsoft and Meta aren’t far behind, and Big Tech is now signing gas contracts to power AI. Here’s the global data — and what it means for India’s own AI-driven power demand. The Contradiction at the Heart of “AI for Climate” For years, the tech industry has pitched … Read more
Roughly ten kilometers from Shanghai’s shoreline, a data center now sits on the seabed — and it’s already processing data commercially, marking what appears to be a global first for offshore computing infrastructure. A Giant Structure, Hidden From View The facility weighs close to 2,000 tonnes and stands 32 meters tall, but almost none of … Read more
Verde Resources Inc. (OTCQB: VRDR), a sustainable road materials innovator, announced that Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc. (“Ergon”) — the largest liquid asphalt marketer in North America — has made a $2 million strategic investment in the company through common stock and warrants. This investment follows a 10-year exclusive licensing agreement signed in October, granting … Read more
Energy Robotics, a leading provider of AI software for autonomous inspection using robots and drones, has announced the successful closure of its $13.5 million Series A funding round. The company has already completed over one million inspections across five continents, saving more than 32,000 hours of hazardous human labor for major clients including Shell, BP, … Read more
Sustain Labs Paris (SLP), a global sustainability consultancy, has announced the launch of the SLP Climate Tech Startup Sprint, an innovative initiative aimed at accelerating the growth of climate-tech startups. This program underscores SLP’s commitment to fostering innovation and driving sustainable solutions to tackle pressing global climate challenges. Empowering Climate-Tech Startups The SLP Climate Tech … Read more
