SpaceTech / ClimateTech / DefenceTech
PLD Space, Cloover, INLEAP Photonics — €108M for rockets, $100M for energy and counter-drone lasers — Daily News September 1, 2026
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01/09/2026
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PLD Space extends its Series C by €108 million, Cloover secures a $100 million facility, and INLEAP Photonics brings its total funding to approximately €20 million.
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Startups mentioned
PLD Space
Spanish launch provider securing €30M venture debt from EIB to complete development of MIURA 5 orbital rocket.
Cloover
Berlin-based startup connecting solar, battery, heat pump and EV charger installers with instant financing for end customers. Described as the "Shopify of renewable energy".
INLEAP Photonics
A Laser Zentrum Hannover spin-off applying laser-beam steering to industrial production and critical-infrastructure protection.
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