Wattwatchers

Ten climate-conscious startups that have raised millions in 2021 so far

A roundup of climate-focused startups that secured investment during 2021, led by Loam Bio's $40 million carbon sequestration round, spanning clean energy, waste, lithium, and plant-based protein companies across Australia and New Zealand.

Also SmartCompany

Energy startup Wattwatchers raises $5.3 million series B

Wattwatchers has raised a $5.3 million Series B led by Kilara Capital's new Growth Fund, with CEFC following its earlier backing. Funds will drive international expansion, Australian manufacturing scale-up and new product development.

Also Virescent Ventures

Wattwatchers continues global expansion

Kilara Capital has put $5.3 million into Wattwatchers' Series B, with the Clean Energy Finance Corporation also participating; the energy-data company will use the money to grow internationally and scale manufacturing.

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Smart energy devices to empower consumers

ARENA announced a $2.7 million grant to Wattwatchers for My Energy Marketplace, a consumer-facing energy data hub connecting smart devices in thousands of homes, businesses and schools across Australia.

Q Cells invests $5m in SwitchDin to tap solar and battery management technology

Distributed energy software company SwitchDin has secured a five million dollar investment from solar manufacturer Q Cells, whose German parent sees Australian rooftop solar technology as key to integrated energy offerings.

Simble appointed first app provider in ARENA-funded national smart energy roll-out

Energy software firm Simble will supply its app for Wattwatchers' national smart-energy roll-out, a project supported by a $2.7 million Australian Renewable Energy Agency grant covering homes, small businesses and schools.