Green manufacturing startups are raising billions

Plus, inside the cybersecurity funding lull January 18, 2024 Hi, {NAME}. From battery recycling to greener steel, clear themes have emerged among startup investors backing cleaner manufacturing companies. Today, we look at some of [the top areas where investors continue to pour billions into green manufacturing startups]( even amidst a funding drought. 💚 [4 big themes as green manufacturing startups raise billions]( Greener manufacturing emerged as a popular theme even amid a [toned-down funding climate last year]( with more than $10 billion invested globally across the larger rounds, [Crunchbase]( data shows. Today, we look at some of the top themes investors are backing — from building materials to more environmentally friendly components for transportation. Related Crunchbase Pro list: [Green Manufacturing-Related Funding]( 🔐 [Cybersecurity funding hits 5-year low]( Cybersecurity companies raised just $8.2 billion in 692 venture capital deals last year, compared to $16.3 billion in 941 deals in 2022. What does that tell us about the state of startup funding — and valuations — overall? Related Crunchbase Pro list: [Cybersecurity Funding]( 💸 [Which fintech sectors are VCs bullish about in 2024?]( Fintech — once the startup sector that drew more money than any other — is no longer the No. 1 investor favorite, but still drew billions of dollars in capital in 2023. We look at what happened with the sector in 2023 and hear from investors about what to expect this year. Related Crunchbase Pro list: [Funding To Financial Services Companies In 2023]( 👀 [5 trends we’re watching in 2024, from M&A to IPOs]( Between the rapid ascendance of AI and the often dramatic downfall of startups large and small, [2023 was action-packed](. We expect 2024 to be the year when things settle down a bit — but that doesn’t mean there aren’t some big trends to watch in the new year. [Here are our top five](. Get more with Crunchbase Enterprise Find out more about Crunchbase’s prospecting software that enables your entire team to find the right companies, identify the right people, and connect with the decision-makers who can move deals forward – all in one solution. [BOOK A MEETING NOW]( Recent Investments [Blueshift]( [$40M]( / [Debt Financing]( Blueshift is a software development company that uses AI technology to provide intelligent customer engagement across various platforms. Categories: Artificial Intelligence (AI) • Data Center • Data Integration • Digital Marketing • Marketing Automation • SaaS • Software Founders: [Manyam Mallela]( [Mehul Shah]( [Vijay Chittoor]( Investors: [Runway Growth Capital]( [Topia]( [$24M]( / [Venture Round]( Topia is a talent mobility platform that enables companies to effectively deploy, oversee, and engage their employees globally. Categories: Employee Benefits • Enterprise Software • Human Resources • Information Technology • SaaS • Software Founders: [Brynne Kennedy]( [Steve Black]( [Zymochem]( [$21M]( / [Series A]( Zymochem provides a carbon-efficient bio-manufacturing platform that converts renewable feedstocks into bio-based materials. Categories: Biotechnology • Chemical • Industrial • Manufacturing Founders: [Harshal Chokhawala]( [Jon Kuchenreuther]( [Murthy Konda]( Investors: [Breakout Ventures]( (Lead), [Accelr8]( [Alexandria Venture Investments]( [+ 11 more]( More Fundings Company Amount / Round Lead Investor [Secret Double Octopus]( $15M / [Series C]( [Benhamou Global Ventures]( [Stalicla]( $14M / [Series B]( [SPRIM Global Investments]( [Stalicla]( $3.8M / [Debt Financing]( - [Gaingels]( $178K / [Venture Round]( - [All Recent Funding Activity]( Recent Acquisitions [Above Property]( Pending acquisition by [IBS Software Services]( for $90M More Acquisitions Company Acquired By Amount [Fior & Gentz]( [Ossur]( 60M EUR [All Recent Acquisition Activity]( #{Rails.configuration.daily.cb_url} Discover innovative companies and the people behind them. [Follow Us on Crunchbase]( [View Jobs on LinkedIn]( [Follow Us on Twitter]( [Like Us on Facebook]( 564 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94104 © 2024 Crunchbase Inc. All rights reserved. [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms of Service]( [Unsubscribe]( from Crunchbase Daily.