How Sweetch Energy Wants To Tap Into Water Power
CEO Nicolas Heuzé reveals how the Rennes-based startup will use its €25m Series to begin scaling a water-powered generation process that he believes could one day provide 15% of the world's energy.
Helen O'Reilly-Durand
Franco-British Communications expert who has worked extensively with founders and investors. She previously advised startups at a prominent European VC and SMEs at France’s Economy Ministry.
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