RIFT
Dutch startup developing a circular energy system based on burning iron powder to generate high-temperature industrial heat without emissions. €113.8M Series B in 2026.
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🎙️ Deep Dive
Daily News – 3 March 2026
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RIFT has developed one of the most innovative solutions for industrial decarbonisation: using iron powder as fuel to generate high-temperature heat. The powder burns without emitting CO2, produces iron oxide that is then reduced back to iron using green hydrogen, closing the cycle. The system is carbon-zero and does not depend on hydrogen storage infrastructure.
How RIFT works
Business Model
Sale of iron combustion systems + fuel supply contracts (iron fuel as a service).
Market & Clients
Geographic Presence
Funding & Investors
Funding Rounds
- 2026 - Series B: €113.8M
Key Metrics
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