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CleanTech Capital Advisors client Econic Technologies closes additional £5.4 million 2nd tranche

Ben Lynch — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 10:31:23 +0000

London – 9 August 2022

CleanTech Capital Advisors (CCA) has been sole financial advisor to UK company Econic Technologies on closing a £5.4 million 2nd tranche of its Series D (from Capricorn Partners, ING Bank, GC Ventures and CM Ventures), bringing the total round to £10.4 million.

Econic has developed and is commercialising its novel catalyst technology for utilising captured CO2 in everyday products via incorporation in polyurethanes, surfactants and polymers. The £5 million funding will enable Econic to deliver on its first licenced projects and build out its commercial organisation.

CleanTech Capital Advisors client Econic Technologies closes additional £5.4 million 2nd tranche

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CleanTech Capital Advisors client Econic Technologies raises £5 million

Ben Lynch — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 10:31:23 +0000

London – 28 April 2022

CleanTech Capital Advisors (CCA) has been sole financial advisor to UK company Econic Technologies on raising a £5 million 1st tranche of its Series D, from both Capricorn Partners (Sustainable Chemistry fund) and OGCI Climate Investments.

Econic Technologies raises funds for commercialisation with incoming investor Capricorn, and OGCI Climate Investments – Econic (econic-technologies.com)

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CleanTech Capital Advisors client Lactips raises €13 million

Ben Lynch — Wed, 27 May 2020 10:31:23 +0000

Paris – 27 May 2020

CleanTech Capital Advisors (CCA) has been sole financial advisor to French company Lactips SA on its €13 million funding by SPI (the industrialisation fund managed by Bpifrance Investissement) and Diamond Edge Ventures, the corporate venture fund of Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings.

Founded in 2014, Lactips develops patented materials and processes around milk proteins. These solutions provide alternatives to traditional plastics, by being water-soluble, biodegradable, gas impermeable and edible. The €13 million funding will enable Lactips to ramp-up its manufacturing capacity and commercial efforts, as well as hire key new staff.

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Sunamp Limited secures Series A funding from Aurus Capital

Ben Lynch — Thu, 26 Sep 2019 17:00:52 +0000

CleanTech Capital Advisors is pleased to announce that its client, Sunamp Limited, has secured Series A funding from Aurus Capital, a leading South American venture capital firm with a strategic interest in the copper-related value chain. Sunamp is a provider of highly innovative phase change material based thermal energy storage solutions. These proceeds will be used to expand Sunamp’s commercial footprint, both in the UK and international markets.

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CleanTech Capital Advisors opens a subsidiary in France and welcomes a new Associate Director

Ben Lynch — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 10:31:23 +0000

Paris – 1 March 2019

Reflecting the longstanding international nature of its business and client base, CleanTech Capital Advisors is pleased to announce the launch of CleanTech Capital Advisors SAS, based in Paris, France.

Led by Ben Lynch, President and Founder, the firm is delighted to also announce that Paris-based Godefroy Motte has joined as an Associate Director.

Godefroy created his advisory & investment boutique Adrialis in 2016, following a long and successful Executive-level career in the global Chemicals sector, with a particular focus on Specialty Chemicals, Industrial Biotech and Renewable Chemistry. He brings cross-border transaction experience helping investors and larger corporations optimise their business portfolio, as well as leading innovative companies towards value-added partnerships with strategic and financial investors.

“We are delighted to welcome Godefroy to our team, and look forward to continue serving high-potential international companies in the CleanTech and Resource Efficiency sector” said Ben Lynch, Founder of CleanTech Capital Advisors.

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Conrad Bona joins CleanTech Capital Advisors as Associate Director

Cleantech — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 10:31:23 +0000

CleanTech Capital Advisors is pleased to announce the appointment of Conrad Bona as Associate Director. Conrad is an experienced consultant, Non-Executive Director and investor, with over 20 years experience. Conrad was originally a Banking & Finance lawyer qualified in multiple jurisdictions, and has worked in Tokyo, London and Toronto, most recently with Baker & McKenzie LLP. He will bring his experience to bear to further boost CleanTech Capital Advisors’ transactional and M&A capability.

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Sunamp Limited secures £3.0 million Seed funding

Ben Lynch — Sun, 20 Jan 2019 17:00:52 +0000

Cleantech Capital Advisors is pleased to announce that its client, Sunamp Limited, has secured £3.0 million in funding from both existing and new strategic investors that include Osaka Gas and Places for People. Sunamp is a provider of highly innovative phase change material based thermal energy storage solutions. These proceeds will be used to expand Sunamp’s commercial footprint, both in the UK and international markets. READ MORE

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Hub Controls secures €2.5 million growth equity funding

Ben Lynch — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 17:00:52 +0000

Cleantech Capital Advisors is pleased to announce that its client Hub Controls, an award-winning supplier of home automation / energy management solutions, has secured €2.5 million in funding from investors that include London-based Exergy Capital Management. These proceeds will allow Hub Controls deliver on its strong order box as well as expand its internationalisation efforts. READ MORE

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Nines PV secures €3 million InnoEnergy funding

Ben Lynch — Mon, 28 May 2018 17:00:52 +0000

Cleantech Capital Advisors is pleased to announce that its client Nines PV, a supplier of novel and differentiated dry etch systems for advanced photovoltaics cells, has secured €3 million in funding from InnoEnergy. These proceeds will allow Nines PV produce and install its first high-throughput system at leading PV module supplier Hanwha Q-Cells. READ MORE

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Managing Partner gives keynote at Cleantech Innovate 2018

Ben Lynch — Mon, 07 May 2018 09:00:34 +0000

On March 20 Cleantech Capital Advisors Managing Partner Ben Lynch gave an introduction to the Renewable Energy Generation sector for the related company presentation track at the 2018 Cleantech Innovate in London (UK).

Cleantech Innovate 2018 – Renewable Energy Generation (CCA)

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Ecolab takes minority stake in MetGen

Ben Lynch — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 16:09:22 +0000

Cleantech Capital Advisors is pleased to announce that Ecolab Inc. (the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services) has acquired a minority stake in its client, Metgen Oy. As part of the acquisition, Ecolab will be granted exclusive distribution rights globally for Metgen’s pulp and paper portfolio, as well as its wastewater enzyme portfolio. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. READ MORE

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OxyMem successfully completes fundraising

Ben Lynch — Thu, 22 Jun 2017 17:00:52 +0000

Cleantech Capital Advisors is pleased to announce that its client OxyMem, a supplier of highly innovative membrane systems and solutions for the OpEx-efficient treatment of secondary wastewater streams, has received funding from the corporate venturing arm of Saudi Aramco (SAEV). These proceeds will allow OxyMem increase investment in product development, expand its manufacturing capacity, and build out its salesforce. READ MORE

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Managing Partner gives keynote at Cleantech Innovate 2017

Ben Lynch — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 09:34:34 +0000

On April 27 Cleantech Capital Advisors Managing Partner Ben Lynch gave an introduction to the Energy Efficiency sector for the related company presentation track at the 2017 Cleantech Innovate in London (UK).

Cleantech Innovate 2017 – Energy Efficiency (CCA)

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Roshni Gunani joins Cleantech Capital Advisor team as Vice President

Ben Lynch — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 09:00:04 +0000

Cleantech Capital Advisors is very pleased to announce the appointment of Roshni Gunani as a Vice President. Before CCA, Roshni had already accumulated four years experience advising international Cleantech start-ups on fundraising and M&A. Roshni is a qualified Chartered Accountant.

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Oxford Photovoltaics completes second close of £16.8m Series C funding

Ben Lynch — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 16:25:26 +0000

Cleantech Capital Advisors is pleased to announce that its client Oxford Photovoltaics, the UK-based pioneer in perovskite materials for photovoltaics, has closed a £8.1 million equity funding round from three strategic investors, including Norwegian energy major Statoil ASA. The £16.8 million in total funding this round will allow the company accelerate its development activities as well as ramp its recently acquired pilot line. READ MORE

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Managing Partner gives keynote at Arabian Venture Forum 2016

Ben Lynch — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 13:56:39 +0000

On November 21 Cleantech Capital Advisors Managing Partner Ben Lynch gave a keynote presentation at the 2016 Arabian Venture Forum at KAUST, Saudi Arabia. The presentation theme was “Bridging the VC/Start-Up Gap”.

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OxyMem successfully completes fundraising

Ben Lynch — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 11:47:19 +0000

Cleantech Capital Advisors is pleased to announce that its client OxyMem, a supplier of highly innovative membrane systems and solutions for the OpEx-efficient treatment of secondary wastewater streams, has received funding from the corporate venturing arm of Dow Chemicals. These proceeds will support OxyMem’s commercial rollout and working capital requirements. READ MORE

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Wood Energy Solutions establishes pan-European JV

Ben Lynch — Fri, 04 Sep 2015 21:00:03 +0000

Cleantech Capital Advisors is pleased to announce that its client Wood Energy Solutions (WES), a leading supplier of biomass heating systems and technologies, has established a 50:50 joint venture transaction with EcoMetis SA of Switzerland, through the establishment of WOODCO Energy SA. The JV brings together a diverse range of biomass heating technologies from both companies. In particular, WOODCO will specialise in products such as the EcoCabin pre-packaged plant room, external domestic biomass boilers, DairyPOD, microCHP biomass system and large-scale biomass CHP systems. WOODCO will market and distribute its products exclusively throughout mainland Europe and Northern Africa.

Irish Prime Minister Mr Enda Kenny was present at the official company formation event in Lyon France. WOODCO also signed distribution partnerships with Spanish and French companies at the meeting which was organised by Enterprise Ireland.

“This joint venture marks the beginning of the next phase of growth for WES. WES has already established itself as the leading supplier of biomass boilers for residential and commercial customers in the United Kingdom and Ireland. This deal delivers on our long-term strategy of internationalising the company” explained WES Joint Managing Director Ger Grosse.

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Cylon Controls successfully completes €7 million funding round

Ben Lynch — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 15:21:11 +0000

Cleantech Capital Advisors is pleased to announce that its client Cylon Controls, a leading international manufacturer and developer of Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS), has received a €7 million investment from Greencoat ESB novusmodus, the investment arm of ESB, the leading Irish utility. These proceeds will enable Cylon Controls continue its growth trend, including the financing of the acquisition of US-based company American Auto-Matrix. READ MORE

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Managing Partner interviewed in Stockholm

Ben Lynch — Wed, 28 May 2014 12:55:43 +0000

Cleantech Capital Advisors’ Managing Partner Ben Lynch was interviewed by Lars Ling of Cleantech Region on the periphery of the 2014 European Cleantech Forum in Stockholm. During the 5-minute interview Ben gives his views on the current pulse of the Cleantech sector, what makes for a successful fundraising candidate, as well as Scandinavia’s credentials as a hub for Cleantech innovation. SEE VIDEO

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Xylowatt successfully completes €6 million funding round

Ben Lynch — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 18:29:17 +0000

Cleantech Capital Advisors is delighted to announce that its client Xylowatt SA, a pioneering provider of systems for the gasification of waste biomass, has attracted two leading international corporations as strategic investors. Air Liquide (ALIAD) and Cockerill Maintenance & Ingénierie (CMI) have joined existing investors in a €6 million capital increase. These proceeds will enable Xylowatt to pursue the further industrialisation and commercialisation of its innovative technologies. READ MORE

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Gabor Molnar joins Cleantech Capital Advisor team as Associate Partner

Ben Lynch — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 18:18:18 +0000

Cleantech Capital Advisors is very pleased to announce the appointment of Gabor Molnar as an Associate Partner. Gabor is Managing Partner at Molnar International and possesses over 20 years of experience advising corporate clients, underwriters and lenders on corporate finance and M&A transactions. He will assist principally in CCA’s M&A practice, with an emphasis on serving clients in complex cross-border transactions.

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Glenn Halliday joins Cleantech Capital Advisor team as Associate Partner

Ben Lynch — Mon, 10 Feb 2014 12:29:38 +0000

Cleantech Capital Advisors is very pleased to announce the appointment of Glenn Halliday as an Associate Partner. Glenn Halliday is Managing Director of Flemington Partners, a leading consultancy to the oil & gas and alternative energy sectors. Glenn has a unique background in both the feasibility and delivery of oil & gas and alternative energy projects. He will assist principally in CCA’s Strategic Advisory practice, with an emphasis on serving clients in the alternative energy sector as well as clean technologies for traditional energy sectors.

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Tushar Sethi joins Cleantech Capital Advisor team as Associate Partner

Ben Lynch — Thu, 29 Aug 2013 11:54:16 +0000

“Cleantech Capital Advisors is very pleased to announced the appointment of Tushar Sethi as an Associate Partner. Tushar is Managing Director of Margosa Environmental Solutions, a leading consultancy to the alternative energy sector, with particular expertise in the Energy from Waste and Energy Efficiency subsectors. He has a unique background in both the financial and technological aspects of alternative energy and will assist principally with CCA engagements in the biomass and energy from waste subsectors.”

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Epsiline successfully completes €1.3 million funding round

Ben Lynch — Sat, 13 Jul 2013 09:38:24 +0000

Cleantech Capital Advisors is delighted that its client Epsiline SAS, the global leader in high-performance, low-cost LIDAR systems for wind measurement, has successfully raised €1.3 million equity funding from d’IRDInov et VIVERIS Management. These proceeds will enable Epsiline to pursue the industrialisation of its solution, internationalisation of its commercial activities as well as prepare for high-volume production. READ MORE

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