My full breakdown is now live: What’s working, what’s missing, and what scaleups, especially in cleantech and manufacturing, can do today without waiting for Brussels.

They IPO’d before raising VC. Here’s why that was genius. ATOME Energy didn’t follow the usual startup playbook. No pre-seed. No seed. No...

Hear Olivier Mussat, the CEO and founder of ATOME, about the role of fertilizers.

Data shows that 10x returns are extremely rare in the climate tech

Do acquisitions of climate tech startups by Big Oil help or hinder energy transition?

Battery startup descriptions don't make sense!

A Pilot is your first real-world test—where you prove that your technology works outside the lab.

De-icing a frozen water tower in the middle of nowhere is not on anyone’s job description. However, this is a reality that you can come...

Main FOAK risks

Northvolt’s stumble is not a death knell; it’s a wake-up call.

There are three things to keep in mind when going for series B.

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Let’s Talk About the Cost of Success Of Startups!

When you're building your FOAK, securing an offtake agreement is crucial for your scaleup’s success. Here is your guide to get there.

Is Nuclear Energy A Big Boys Business? Not Exactly.

Corporations can spend on innovation—but rolling out a new product? That’s where things get ugly.

What does it mean for scaleups? With lithium-ion batteries locking down short-term storage, investors are now flooding the long-duration...

Why do some scaleups sink while others sail smoothly? 🌊 Three main pitfalls can capsize your venture if you’re not careful.

How to determine the right scale for your FOAK manufacturing plant? Here is a step-by-step guide.

Licensing, Buy-out or Project Finance?