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Today’s Highlights:
🔝Top Story: Protium Secures £31M in Series B Funding to Advance Green Hydrogen Solutions Globally.

💲Investment: Port Houston raises $25M for hydrogen, Protium secures £31M, and Insight Terra raises $5.7M for AI-driven GHG management.
🔬 Innovation: AI-driven research at KIT and HI ERN boosts perovskite solar cell efficiency to 26.2% with just 150 experiments.
🔄 Integration: SkiesFifty and Frontline BioEnergy partner on waste-to-energy tech for SAF and green methanol, while Latvia aims to be a key European hydrogen hub.
💡 Intelligence: 10 Notable Early 2025 Climate Tech Partnership Highlights.
Shift4Good Surpasses €220M Fundraising Goal to Drive Sustainable Transportation Innovations
Shift4Good Secures €220M for Sustainable Transportation Ventures
Shift4Good, a global venture capital fund based in Singapore and Paris, has successfully closed its first fund at €220M, surpassing its initial target. This achievement places Shift4Good among a select group of first-time cleantech funds in Europe to exceed €170M. With a strong backing from major investors, including Renault Group, BNP Paribas, and the European Investment Fund, the fund is poised to significantly impact the sustainable transport sector, which contributes 20% of global CO2 emissions.
Innovative Portfolio Driving the Future of Transportation
Shift4Good’s portfolio spans 13 companies in Europe and Southeast Asia, focusing on transformative solutions for fleet electrification, micro-mobility, battery circularity, and hydrogen technologies. Notable investments include Bound4blue, a maritime shipping innovation, and GCK’s sustainable mobility solutions. The fund aims to expand its portfolio to 25-30 companies, selecting businesses with the potential to significantly reduce transportation-related emissions and drive decarbonisation.
A Strategic Approach to Impactful Investment
Founded in 2022 by experienced French investors, Shift4Good employs a rigorous selection process to invest in high-potential entrepreneurs addressing the climate emergency. The fund’s approach prioritises scalability, strong management, and alignment with sustainable transportation goals. With increasing momentum, Shift4Good is set to be a key player in reshaping the future of mobility through technology-driven, decarbonisation-focused innovations. Read More
Investment Highlights of the Day
- Port Houston secures $25M for the Bayport Hydrogen Station to drive truck decarbonization, supply chain growth, and net-zero goals. Read More
- Protium Green Solutions has raised £31 million ($38 million) in the first close of its Series B funding round, with support from Barclays Principal Investments, SWEN Capital Partners, and new investors ITOCHU Corporation and Toho Gas Co. Read More
- South Africa’s Insight Terra raises $5.7M to scale its AI-driven platform for GHG management and environmental risk assessment. Read More
Innovation Highlights of the Day
Using AI-driven strategies, researchers at KIT and HI ERN identified efficient molecules for perovskite solar cells with just 150 experiments, boosting efficiency to 26.2% and saving significant time and resources. Read More
Integration Highlights of the Day
- SkiesFifty and Frontline BioEnergy partner to launch a joint venture advancing waste-to-energy technology for Sustainable Aviation Fuel and green methanol production. Read More
- Latvia is positioning itself as a key hydrogen hub in Europe, driving innovation and supporting the EU’s decarbonization goals. Read More
Climate Insider Intelligence: 10 Notable Early 2025 Climate Tech Partnership Highlights
As we move into 2025, game-changing collaborations are driving the green revolution across industries. From EV battery breakthroughs to hydrogen-powered steel production, these partnerships are shaping the future of climate tech. Explore how companies like Stellantis, Siemens, Vale, and Citaglobal are leading the charge in innovation, sustainability, and decarbonization. Ready to dive into the partnerships that are powering our sustainable future? Read on to discover how these collaborations are paving the way to a greener world. Read More