British energy startup Bulb has fallen into special administration, making it one of the biggest companies to collapse in Europe's power crisis. The failure of the supplier raises questions over the ability of startups to disrupt volatile markets like energy.
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November 22, 2021
Energy startup Bulb collapses
The six-year-old company has fallen into special administration amid an energy crisis in Europe
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