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Matteco

Matteco is a materials technology company with a mission to decarbonize the economy and accelerate the energy transition, starting with solutions for green hydrogen production. The company develops high performance catalysts, catalytic coatings and electrodes, key components in producing renewable hydrogen through alkaline and AEM electrolysis. Our PGM-free materials promise higher current densities, lower energy consumption and superior stability, making us a game changer for efficient hydrogen production. This patented technology, built on more than 10 years of R&D, transforms the economics reducing both capital investment and operating costs. Matteco is a spin-off from the University of Valencia and is part of Zubi Labs, the impact company builder of the Zubi Group. Based in Valencia, Spain, it is expanding its manufacturing capacity to reach GW scale.

https://matteco.com/
11-50 employees

Growth Trajectory

Matteco is poised for substantial growth through the expansion of its facilities in Valencia, Spain, targeting Gigawatt-scale capacity by 2025. The company plans continuous development of advanced materials and is actively seeking to meet the growing global demand for green hydrogen, focusing on innovation in electrolysis economics and scalable production capabilities, backed by a recent €15 million Series A funding round.

Technical Challenges

Improving efficiency of electrolyzers
Reducing energy consumption
Increasing production through higher current densities and longer lifetimes
Scaling up catalyst synthesis and electrode production
Integration of materials into existing electrolysis systems

Tech Stack

NanotechnologyAlkaline Electrolysis (AWE)Anion Exchange Membrane Electrolysis (AEM)WordPressElementor

Team Size

Key Risks

Adoption barriers for green hydrogen technologies may hinder market penetration and revenue growth.
Competition from established players in the electrolyzer market could impact market share and profitability.
Scaling production to meet Gigawatt-scale capacity by 2025 poses significant operational and logistical challenges.
Potential fluctuations in the availability and cost of raw materials for catalyst and electrode production.
The need to continuously innovate and improve electrolysis economics to remain competitive in the rapidly evolving green hydrogen sector.

Opportunities

Leverage nanotechnology expertise to develop even more efficient and cost-effective catalysts and electrodes.
Expand into new geographic markets to serve the growing global demand for green hydrogen.
Establish strategic partnerships with electrolyzer manufacturers to integrate Matteco's technology into their systems.
Explore new applications for their advanced materials in other cleantech sectors beyond green hydrogen.
Capitalize on government incentives and funding opportunities for green hydrogen projects to accelerate growth.
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