Following Northvolt’s failure, Europe’s battery sector is rebuilding with a modular, ecosystem-driven approach. New startups across recycling, manufacturing, automation, and battery intelligence are addressing key bottlenecks to reinforce Europe’s energy independence. These developments signal growing momentum in securing sustainable supply chains and supporting the green transition.
Modern Milkman, a fast-growing UK-based sustainable grocery delivery startup, has raised £10 million in its latest funding round, fueling its expansion of eco-friendly doorstep deliveries throughout the UK and into the US. The investment, led by Salica Investments, will support the platform's AI-optimized logistics and further development of its closed-loop reusable packaging model.
German startup Co-reactive has raised €6.5 million in seed funding to advance its CO₂-negative supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) technology, aiming to significantly reduce emissions in Europe’s cement and construction sector.
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