Topic: climate tech
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TED Leader's $300M Fund to Bridge Climate Tech's 'Valley of Death'
The "valley of death" is a major funding challenge for climate tech startups, especially hardware-focused ones requiring large capital for first-of-a-kind facilities. The All Aboard Coalition, led by Chris Anderson, aims to raise $300 million to provide equity investments and encourage co-investm...
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Bill Gates's Fellowship Evolves Amid Global Challenges
Breakthrough Energy continues its climate innovation mission despite disbanding its policy team and ending support for a publication, focusing on startup investments and its fellowship program. The latest Breakthrough Energy Fellows cohort includes 45 entrepreneurs from 22 startups, with half bas...
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The Climate Transition Is Now in Our Hands
Nearly all new electricity generation now comes from clean sources, though increased investment in climate technology remains urgent despite recent dips in European funding. Community-driven energy initiatives and consumer behavior shifts, such as rising electric vehicle adoption and local renewa...
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Earthmover Aims to Be the Snowflake for Weather and Location Data
Earthmover shifted its focus from general Earth observation data to weather data and its immediate applications, recognizing the need for frequently updated information to address climate impacts on daily operations. The company's core product is a sophisticated data structure and tool suite that...
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Moxion Founder Returns After Bankruptcy to 'Finish What We Started'
Moxion Power, a startup that raised over $110 million to replace diesel generators with portable batteries, went bankrupt last year, leading to over 400 layoffs and asset liquidation. The original founder has launched Anode Technology with $9 million in seed funding, applying lessons learned to f...
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Meet the AI Innovators & The Hidden Risks of AI Therapy
AI is being used covertly by some therapists in sessions without patient consent, raising ethical concerns about privacy and transparency. Current AI tools lack specialized training in psychology, crisis handling, and confidentiality protocols, making their unvetted use risky. Responsible innovat...
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