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Sunswap
Aims to decarbonise the cold chain with zero-emission Transport Refrigeration Units (TRUs)
About Sunswap
Sunswap is a UK-based clean-tech startup that is revolutionizing the transport refrigeration industry with its zero-emission solutions. The company operates in the global cold chain market, providing sustainable refrigeration units for transporting goods that require specific temperature control.
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The company's business model is centered around the development and sale of its innovative transport refrigeration units. These units are powered by a combination of battery and solar energy, making them a sustainable alternative to traditional, fossil fuel-powered refrigeration units. Sunswap's technology not only reduces carbon emissions but also offers up to 35% savings in total cost of ownership, making it an attractive option for businesses looking to reduce both their environmental impact and operational costs.
Sunswap's clients are businesses that require temperature-controlled transportation for their goods. This includes companies in the food and pharmaceutical industries, among others. The company's refrigeration units are designed to maintain the required temperature for extended periods, with run times of up to 24 hours for frozen goods, 2 days for multi-temperature goods, and 2 months for chilled goods on a single charge.
Sunswap's mission is to decarbonise the global cold chain, and every unit sold brings them one step closer to this goal. The company's commitment to sustainability, combined with the performance, efficiency, and reliability of its products, positions it as a promising player in the clean-tech space.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2020
- Headquarters
- London, United Kingdom
- Employees
- 105
- Open positions
- 5
- Dealroom signal
- 80.6/100
- Industry
- Energy
- Sub-industry
- Clean Energy
- Sector
- Energy, Sustainable Development Goals, Cooling Tech, Climate Tech, Hard Tech
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
Latest news
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EARLY VC✓Equity / VC | May 2026 | $0 | — | Clean Energy Finance Corporation | ↗ |
| EARLY VC✓Equity / VC | Aug 2024 | $23M | $91M | Shell Ventures · Clean Growth Fund · Barclays Climate Ventures · Business Growth Fund | ↗ |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Sunswap is 3.3K monthly website visits, down 8.3% over the last three months. Sunswap's team grew 9.4% over the past year.
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Investors
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Series A7 investors entered at this stage
Clean Growth Fund
Barclays Climate Ventures
Business Growth Fund
Shell Ventures- DCDutch Venture Capital
Move Energy
Clean Energy Finance Corporation
Other known investors3 additional known investors
Tech Nation
CI Ventures
Sustainable Ventures
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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