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TDK Ventures has co-led a $27 million seed round in Tulum Energy, which focuses on low-carbon hydrogen production through innovative technology, to accelerate development.

Jul 08, 2025•9 days ago

Amount Raised

$27 Million

Round Type

seed

MilanOil And GasEnergy

Investors

Tdk Ventures

Description

TDK Ventures has co-led a $27 million seed round for Tulum Energy, a startup producing clean hydrogen solutions. The funding will help Tulum advance its technology for cost-effective hydrogen production while reducing carbon emissions. Tulum leverages electric-arc plasma reactor technology to achieve cost parity with traditional methods. The company aims to reach commercial operations post-pilot, offering hydrogen production that competes with fossil fuel alternatives.

Company Information

Company

Tulum Energy

Location

Milan, Lombardy, Italy

About

Tulum Energy is a leading climate-tech startup pioneering advanced methane pyrolysis technology for clean hydrogen production in heavy industrial applications. Built by TechEnergy Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of the Techint Group's Energy Transition Division, the company is dedicated to providing a scalable, efficient, and cost-effective alternative to conventional hydrogen production. Tulum Energy is committed to helping industries decarbonize while simultaneously unlocking new value through the commercialization of valuable solid carbon co-products.

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