Munich-based geothermal energy startup Telura has raised $5m in pre-seed funding led by Nucleus Capital, with participation from First Momentum Ventures and Possible Ventures.

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March 9, 2026
Nucleus and First Momentum back stealth geothermal energy startup Telura
Telura’s tech could potentially unlock the ability to mine geothermal energy anywhere
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