## UK Cleantech secures Notable Funding: Protium & peak Cluster Lead the Charge
The United Kingdom’s commitment to a enduring future is gaining momentum, fueled by innovative cleantech companies attracting considerable investment. Recent funding rounds for Protium Green Solutions and Peak Cluster demonstrate the growing confidence in British innovation within the green energy sector. Let’s delve into what these companies are doing and why investors are taking notice.### Protium green Solutions: Pioneering Green Hydrogen
founded in 2019 by Chris jackson,Protium is a green hydrogen developer focused on providing complete solutions. They cover everything from hydrogen production and storage to its ultimate supply for industrial and transportation applications. Protium champions a localized approach, producing and consuming hydrogen were it’s needed. This strategy is crucial for decarbonizing sectors where direct electrification isn’t feasible.
Recently, Protium secured a remarkable £31 million in Series B funding. This investment will directly accelerate the development and commercial rollout of their UK hydrogen projects.
Here’s a breakdown of the investment participants:
* Barclays Principal Investments (existing investor)
* SWEN Capital Partners (through the SWEN Impact Fund for Transition – existing investor)
* ITOCHU Corporation (new investor)
* Toho Gas Co. (new investor)
### Peak Cluster: Building Carbon Capture Infrastructure
