Matteco Secures €15 Million Investment to Boost Green Hydrogen Materials Production
Key Ideas
  • Matteco, a Spanish company, secured a €15 million investment to expand its production of green hydrogen materials, aiming to produce 1 gigawatt of electrodes per year.
  • The investment will enable Matteco to open a new factory in Paterna, Valencia, increase its team from 30 to 100 in 2025, and enhance innovation in production processes.
  • Matteco's technology, developed over 10 years, is seen as a significant contributor to the competitiveness of green hydrogen production, with collaborations with key industry players and academia.
Spanish company Matteco has successfully closed a €15 million Series A investment round to bolster its production of materials essential for green hydrogen. The investment, supported by national and international family offices including Grupo ASV, Napali, and Zubi, will fund the launch of a new catalyst and electrode factory in Paterna, Valencia. This expansion is anticipated to allow Matteco to manufacture 1 gigawatt of electrodes annually, meeting the increasing global demand for integrating its materials with electrolyzer manufacturers. The company's customer base spans across Europe, North America, and Asia. With plans to grow its team from 30 to 100 in 2025, Matteco is also focusing on enhancing innovation and efficiency in production processes to maintain a leading position in the clean technology sector. Co-Founder and CEO, Iker Marcaide, expressed optimism about this growth phase and emphasized the importance of materials innovation in addressing environmental challenges. Gonzalo Abellán, Co-Founder and CTO, highlighted the competitiveness brought by Matteco's patented technology developed through a decade of research and development. Matteco's collaboration with Siemens Energy, Horiba, and renowned research institutes aims to create a sustainable and cost-effective electrolyzer for green hydrogen production. Additionally, the company's membership in Hydrogen Europe signals its commitment to contributing to a carbon-neutral economy through advancements in hydrogen technology.
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