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Eindhoven’s RIFT raised €11M in a Series A round led by Invest-NL, PGGM, and Oost NL to support their iron fuel technology for sustainable industrial heat.

PRIVATEOct 17, 2024

Amount Raised

€11 Million

Round Type

Series A

EindhovenManufacturingEnergyOil And GasRenewable Energy

Investors

Rubio Impact VenturesBrabant Development Agency (Bom)Energy Transition Fund Rotterdam (Etfr)Invest NlPggmOost NL

Description

RIFT has secured €11M in a Series A funding round to advance its iron fuel technology aimed at reducing CO2 emissions in industrial heat production. The capital will be utilized for 2 GWh of durability tests at their pilot facilities and to finalize the first commercial contracts.

Quick answer

RIFT raised €11 Million in a Series A round, dated October 17, 2024. Investors: Rubio Impact Ventures, Brabant Development Agency (Bom), Energy Transition Fund Rotterdam (Etfr), Invest Nl, Pggm and Oost NL. RIFT is based in Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands.

How much did RIFT raise?
RIFT raised €11 Million in a Series A round on October 17, 2024.
Who invested in RIFT?
Rubio Impact Ventures, Brabant Development Agency (Bom), Energy Transition Fund Rotterdam (Etfr), Invest Nl, Pggm and Oost NL are named as investors in this round.
What does RIFT do?
RIFT (Renewable Iron Fuel Technology) is a company founded in 2021 that specializes in sustainable heating solutions for various industries, including food and beverage, pulp and paper, ceramics, and special chemicals.
Where is RIFT based and how big is it?
RIFT is based in Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands. Fundz records about 27 employees.
Who are the decision-makers at RIFT?
Fundz holds 5 contacts at RIFT, including the CTO, Co-founder. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

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Who else raised in Energy and Oil And Gas around the same time

Companies in the same sectors as RIFT that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.

  • Hydrogen Mem-Tech raised an undisclosed amount (Equity Crowdfunding) on November 15, 2024.
  • Ampd Energy raised $27M (Series B) on November 5, 2024.
  • Universal Fuel Technologies raised $3M (Seed) on October 22, 2024.
  • Hgen raised $5M (Seed) on September 17, 2024.
  • Oxylus Energy raised $4.5M (Seed) on September 3, 2024.
  • Modern Hydrogen raised $25M on November 27, 2024.

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Company Information

Company

RIFT

Location

Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands

About

RIFT (Renewable Iron Fuel Technology) is a company founded in 2021 that specializes in sustainable heating solutions for various industries, including food and beverage, pulp and paper, ceramics, and special chemicals. The company's patented iron fuel technology allows for high-temperature heat generation without direct CO2 emissions, creating a fully circular energy system. RIFT's solutions are designed for easy implementation without major infrastructure modifications, making them economically viable alternatives to fossil fuels. Their mission focuses on reducing global emissions significantly by 2050.

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