Shaping the Climate Tech Solutions of Tomorrow

Prosemino is the first climate tech venture builder with its own dedicated lab spaces, specialising in electrochemistry and advanced materials. We are accelerating clean energy technologies essential for achieving net-zero. As co-founders, we boost startup growth with pre-seed capital, lab access, and specialised mentorship in hydrogen, energy storage, and advanced materials.

Our Approach

Prosemino creates, builds and supports start-ups to tackle the net-zero challenge. We focus on electrochemical clean energy technologies that are critical to a sustainable energy system, including hydrogen, energy storage and advanced materials. Through co-founding start-ups, we accelerate the development and commercialisation of technologies by providing our lab space, pre-seed capital and in-house technical and business mentoring. Together, we can accelerate clean energy technologies for the transition to a net zero world.

Prosemino Venture Builder

We are the only climate tech venture builder with its own specialised lab space.

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Co-found & Invest
At Prosemino, your groundbreaking idea gets the kickstart it deserves. We don’t just back ventures; we co-found them. Offering access to pre-seed capital, we invest in the potential of your climate tech solutions, allowing you to dive deep into R&D without the pressing need for external funds. This early-stage investment is our commitment to turning your innovative concepts into tangible technologies that tackle the challenges of achieving net-zero.
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Build & Support
Leap over the barriers to entry with Prosemino’s state-of-the-art lab facilities, tailored specifically for electrochemistry and advanced materials. From day one, you gain immediate access to our cutting-edge resources, eliminating months of setup and capital expenditure. This means you can start your scientific and engineering programs immediately, accelerating your path from prototype to product. Beyond infrastructure, Prosemino’s value lies in our hands-on, comprehensive support. Our team, composed of leading PhDs and industry experts in electrochemistry and materials science, provides bespoke guidance that spans the technical and commercial aspects of your venture. From detailed R&D support to risk mitigation and scaling strategies, we help you navigate the complex journey from lab to market. Our network extends your reach, connecting you to key industry players, investors, legal experts and potential partners, enhancing your venture’s credibility and market entry potential.
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Graduate
Each venture is nurtured with a tailored incubation period of 12 to 24 months, preparing the venture for successful graduation and independent growth. Graduation from Prosemino means your venture is ready to stand independently, equipped with robust business plans, refined technologies, and a sustainable business model capable of attracting further investment. We ensure you’re not just prepared for today but are strategically poised for future growth.

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What sort of startups does Prosemino work with?

Prosemino works with early-stage technology companies that are looking to address net-zero problems using electrochemistry or advanced materials. This includes hydrogen, energy storage and CCUS. We are best suited for companies that are focusing on hardware solutions with novel IP. It's not essential to have patented the technology yet!

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Case Study

Oort’s success story as our first Prosemino Graduate

Co-founded by industry luminary Nick, Oort Energy emerged from a foundation of deep expertise, with a leadership team boasting over 50 years of experience in electrolyser technology. Through Prosemino's tailored venture building program, Oort Energy accessed crucial pre-seed capital, cutting-edge lab facilities, and expert mentorship, accelerating its path from innovative startup to industry pioneer. Robust Funding: Successfully secured an oversubscribed £6M Seed raise led by Energy Revolution Ventures, bolstered by £800k in non-dilutive grants, paving the way for advanced manufacturing and technology deployment. Innovative Solutions: Launched its first commercial, off-grid electrolyser stack, uniquely powered by solar energy, to Harlaxton Engineering Services, setting a new standard in sustainable hydrogen production. With solid financial backing and proven technological innovations, Oort Energy is geared for scaling up, ready to meet the burgeoning global demand for green hydrogen solutions.

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Raised £6 million in funding to advance green hydrogen production technologies.

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Delivered 2.1 megawatt of electrolyser capacity for sustainable energy projects.

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MOU's signed with some of the largest global hydrogen users

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