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        European HR tech startup Kenjo raised EUR 8.8 million (~USD 9.4 million) in a Series A investment round led by Hi Inov, with participation from Lightbird and Innovation Nest, as well as previous investors Redalpine and The Delta.
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        The funds will be used to innovate Kenjo's HR software further and support HR managers in improving company culture and employee development.&nbsp;
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        Additionally, the investment will aid Kenjo in expanding its presence in Europe and the south of Europe and into the LATAM region.
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        Kenjo offers an all-in-one HR software that streamlines HR processes, including time tracking, holiday management, shift planning, payroll, data analysis, and performance evaluations.
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EV Economy

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Kenjo, a European HR tech startup, has raised EUR 8.8 million in a Series A investment round led by Hi Inov. Other participants in the funding round include Lightbird, Innovation Nest, Redalpine, and The Delta. The funds will be used to enhance Kenjo's HR software and support HR managers in improving company culture and employee development. The investment will also help Kenjo expand its presence in Europe, particularly in the south of Europe and LATAM region. Kenjo provides an all-in-one HR software that simplifies HR processes such as time tracking, holiday management, shift planning, payroll, data analysis, and performance evaluations.

Kenjo raises EUR 8.8 million to improve product offerings and geographical presence

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Blink Charging has made new appointments to its executive team. Michael Battaglia has been named as the chief operations officer (COO), taking over from Mark Pastrone. Battaglia previously served as Blink's chief revenue officer (CRO). Jim Nemec has been appointed as the chief revenue officer (CRO) after being the vice president of sales and business development for the company. Previously, he held a role at SemaConnect, which was acquired by Blink in 2022. This comes after Brendan S. Jones was promoted to the position of CEO and president in May 2023, succeeding the company's founder, Michael D. Farkas.

Blink Charging appoints new COO and CRO

Slovakian battery manufacturer InoBat has announced that Chinese battery developer Gotion High-Tech has acquired a 25% stake in the company. The two companies plan to collaborate on localized battery value chains in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, as well as accelerate research and development across the value chain. InoBat has also formed partnerships with GUS Technology, who will manufacture their batteries at a 1 GWh production facility, and Ricardo, an environmental and engineering consultancy company, to jointly supply battery cells, modules, and packs to high-performance automotive manufacturers.

Gotion High-Tech acquires 25% stake in InoBat

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) has unveiled a USD 15.5 billion package to support the conversion of existing factories for electric vehicle (EV) production. The funding includes grants and loans for manufacturers to transition into EV production, as well as funding to enhance domestic manufacturing of EV batteries and components currently imported. Companies that maintain collective bargaining agreements and fair wages for employees will be eligible for the funding. In addition, the DOE plans to develop EV battery recycling through a Notice of Intent under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

US DOE announces USD 15.5 billion funding for EVs

Paris-based EV-charging provider Electra has announced a partnership with renewable energy asset management firm Energy Infrastructure Partners, to form a joint venture focused on expanding Electra's EV charging capacity in Switzerland and Austria. Electra will hold a 50.1% stake in the joint venture, while Energy Infrastructure Partners will invest €200m ($217m) in initial capacity through 2026. Electra operates in eight European countries and has installed over 500 charging points. The joint venture aims to add an additional 200 charging stations, 100 each in Switzerland and Austria, by 2026.

All Updates

Kenjo raises EUR 8.8 million to improve product offerings and geographical presence

Blink Charging appoints new COO and CRO

Gotion High-Tech acquires 25% stake in InoBat

US DOE announces USD 15.5 billion funding for EVs

Electra forms EV-charging-focused JV with Energy Infrastructure Partners

Northvolt raises USD 1.2 billion in convertibles notes

NIO launches world’s first V2G photovoltaic self-consumption system

ONE LFP EV batteries close in on performance of NCM batteries

Seattle announces USD 1.7 million pilot program to promote electric trucks

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