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BluePallet raises $5M to take its chemical industry marketplace global

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BluePallet , an online marketplace connecting manufacturers with the chemical industry, announced today that it has raised $5 million in a funding round led by Vinmar Ventures, a subsidiary of petrochemical distributor Vinmar International. . and Bruce Schechinger, former chairman of the National Association of Chemical Distributors. .

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A startup using a new tech to make hydrogen extracts cash from Bill Gates’ climate tech fund

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Four years ago when Zach Jones went to do due diligence on C-Zero , a startup out of Santa Barbara, California commercializing a new approach to producing hydrogen, for the small family office he was working for, he had no idea he’d wind up as the company’s chief executive officer. Image Credits: Getty Images.

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Magdrive secures seed funding for new propulsion system which could take us to the stars

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The startup says its engine’s thrust and efficiency are a “generational leap” ahead of any other electrical thrusters, opening up the space industry to completely new types of missions that were not possible before, without resorting to much larger, expensive and heavier chemical thrusters.

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AgBiome lands $166M for safer crop protection technology

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Due to its safer formula, Howler can be used as the last spray in the program, and its differentiator is a shorter re-entry period — farmers can spray in the morning and be able to go back out in the field in the afternoon. The company saw 10x sales growth in 2020, Uknes told TechCrunch.

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Has a startup finally found one of food science’s holy grails with its healthy sugar substitute?

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Over the years, the event has become a relatively low-tech, low-budget showcase for a group of tech investors and billionaire industry insiders to take a look at early stage businesses that could be their next billion-dollar opportunity. Supplant’s technology uses enzymes to break down and fragment various fibers.

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5 reasons women make top team-first collaborators in tech

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They’ve also learned over the years to forge partnerships that balance the delivery of business outcomes with technological advancements. Female CIOs must leverage their influencing and communication skills to ensure new tech aligns with their organizational values and objectives.

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UniSieve’s filters use special crystals to reduce industrial emissions

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The energy-intensive process of separating and purifying chemicals and gases is a big reason why industries like plastic manufacturing cause so much pollution. The round, which UniSieve said was oversubscribed, included participation from the Amadeus Apex Technology Fund, Wingman Ventures, CIECH Ventures and Zürcher Kantonalbank.

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