Electrada lands $22M in additional investment from BlackRock to expand EV charging footprint

Electrada Founders Irina and Kevin

Famed investment group BlackRock has more than doubled its backing of a Cincinnati startup, funneling millions in fresh dollars into the company as it looks to further expand its footprint in the electric vehicle charging space. Electrada, a developer, owner and operator of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, received $22 million in additional funds from BlackRock […]

LAND RAMPS UP PRODUCTION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES WITH SERIES A FUNDING

BRITE startup founder Scott Colosimo standing with two LAND e-bikes

Series A will help LAND scale production in the Midwest to meet customer orders across the U.S. CLEVELAND, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Cleveland-based electric mobility and portable battery manufacturer LAND announces it is ramping up production of its flagship two-wheel electric vehicle, The District, thanks to new Series A funding. The round allows LAND to expand its production team […]

NASA Courts Businesses to Use, Develop its Technology

Petra Power Founder with NASA staff

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Petra Power, a Brite Energy Innovators portfolio company based in Warren, is likely one of few companies in the region that credits the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for bringing it to Ohio. The company has partnered with NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland to develop the agency’s solid oxide fuel cell […]