Swedish startup Aira is the youngest member of a high-profile group of climate tech companies. Like climate tech unicorns Northvolt and H2 Green Steel, it was founded by billionaire entrepreneur Harald Mix and seeded by funding from his investment firm Vargas Holding.
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January 16, 2024
Singapore’s Temasek backs heat pump startup Aira
The new funding means Aira’s Series B round is €145m
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