London-based smart grid startup Ionate raised $17m in Series A funding led by AlbionVC to extend operations in Europe and enter the US market.
Feb 05, 2025•10 months ago
Amount Raised
$17 Million
Round Type
series a
Investors
Antares VenturesInno Energy Climate FundJgc Mirai Innovation FundIn Q TelAlbion Vc
Description
Ionate has successfully raised $17 million in Series A funding, which will be used to expand its operations in Europe and enter the US market. The funding round was led by AlbionVC and included new investors such as In-Q-Tel and JGC MIRAI Innovation Fund. Despite a downturn in the overall smart grid sector, startups like Ionate are finding support in this funding round.
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