H2CHP

Investor: Blackfinch Ventures, Northstar Ventures, Innovate UK

H2CHP, a Durham University spinout focused on developing innovative clean electric generators, has successfully closed a £1.5 million investment round. This capital infusion will accelerate the development and commercialisation of its fuel-flexible technology, designed for data centres and other energy-intensive sites, utilising hydrogen, ammonia, biofuels, and e-fuels to enhance energy resilience and reduce emissions.Summary of transaction details:Value: £1,500,000Sector: DeepTech & EnergyAdvisor: Not mentionedKey Entities: Target: H2CHP; Investors: Blackfinch Ventures, Northstar Ventures, Innovate UKLocation: Durham (spinout from Durham University)Note: This investment highlights the increasing strategic importance of advanced clean energy solutions in addressing the dual challenges of decarbonisation and energy security across critical infrastructure and rapidly expanding markets, such as AI-driven data centres.