In Italy, SQIM, formerly known as MOGU SRL, has successfully closed a €11 million funding round. Key investors such as CDP Venture Capital, ECBF VC, Kering Ventures, and Progress Tech Transfer have been contributing to the round, to support of SQIM’s technologies’ industrial growth, and consequently powering up its two business lines and brands – EPHEA™️ and MOGU™️. The funding round, led […]
In Italy, Suma Capital has successfully closed its first international deal by acquiring 100% of CH4T, a company based in Verona (Italy) specialized in the management of biomethane plants for energy use. Through this transaction, Suma Capital advances its growth strategy in international markets. After opening its first international office in Paris in 2023, and […]
In Italy, MAIRE announced that NEXTCHEM (Sustainable Technology Solutions BU), through its subsidiary NextChem Tech, has signed an agreement with Saras S.p.A for an engineering design study to accelerate the path towards decarbonization of Saras’ refinery in Sarroch, Sardinia. The study relates to the development of a pilot plant for the production of green synthetic […]
In Italy, wood products manufacturer Minelli Group has developed cosmetic packaging from biochar, a material produced from the pyrolysis of residual organic wood waste. Dubbed mBlack, the biochar acts as a carbon sink by containing a very high percentage of carbon of vegetal origin. The company says that, due to its extensive CNC milling operations, […]
In Italy, MAIRE announced that NEXTCHEM (Sustainable Technology Solutions BU), through its subsidiary MyRechemical, a leader in waste-to-chemicals, has been awarded a feasibility study for the integration of its proprietary Waste-to-Syngas technology in a large-scale conversion plant that would transform solid municipal waste into Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This is the first major project in the […]
In Italy, multinational Eni is in talks to sell a minority stake in its Novamont bioplastics subsidiary, according to a Reuters report. A source with knowledge of the discussions believes the deal could garner $1.1 billion. Eni bought out the 64% of Novamont it did not already own from Investitori Associati II and NB Renaissance […]
In Italy, iGreenGadgets has created biodegradable cell phone cases with embedded seeds in an effort to reduce the waste associated with iPhone or Android upgrades. Made from cornstarch and natural pigments, the iGreen Cover case provides the same level of protection as a traditional case, but at the end of its life can be planted […]
