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Houston unicorn startup named North American Company of the Year by cleantech firm
Houston-based geothermal energy startup Fervo Energy has been named North American Company of the Year by research and consulting firm Cleantech Group.
Fervo appears on this year’s Global Cleantech 100, Cleantech Group’s annual list of the world’s most innovative and promising cleantech companies
Houston companies Syzygy Plasmonics and Vaulted Deep also made the Global Cleantech 100 list this year.
“These innovators give us reasons to be optimistic about the future. Their groundbreaking work demonstrates that progress toward net zero remains possible and inspires us to double down on the challenge of addressing climate change,” says Richard Youngman, CEO of Cleantech Group.
Fervo was honored during a Jan. 27 awards dinner at Cleantech Forum North America, an event hosted by Cleantech Group. Co-founder and CEO Tim Latimer accepted the North American Company of the Year award on behalf of Fervo.
“We have always been honored to be part of the Global Cleantech 100,” Latimer says in a LinkedIn post. “Being recognized for the fourth consecutive year and named the ‘North American Company of the Year’ is a testament to our relentless pursuit of innovation in the energy sector. The demand for clean, firm power has never been more urgent, and we are proud to lead the way.”
Founded in 2017, Fervo is now a unicorn, meaning its valuation as a private company has surpassed $1 billion. The startup’s valuation is estimated at $1.4 billion. According to PitchBook data, the company raised $634 million in VC funding in Q4. Read more here.
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