London-based smart grid deeptech Ionate has raised $17m in Series A funding led by AlbionVC. The round comes as investors focus on Series A funding for grid management technologies, despite an overall downturn in the sector last year.
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February 5, 2025
Exclusive: Smart grid startup Ionate raises $17m Series A
The London-based company is plotting expansions in both Europe and the US
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