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Nucleus and First Momentum back stealth geothermal energy startup Telura

Telura’s tech could potentially unlock the ability to mine geothermal energy anywhere

Tom Nugent

6 min read

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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Tom Nugent

Tom Nugent is Sifted’s managing editor. He covers university spinouts and robotics. Follow him on X and LinkedIn

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