Jolt, a Catalan startup specializing in advanced electrode technology for green hydrogen production, secured €6 million in Series A funding to establish its first production plant and enhance its innovative solutions.

Target Information

Jolt is an innovative Catalan startup that has developed advanced technologies aimed at enhancing the production of green hydrogen. By leveraging patented catalytic coating technology, Jolt promises to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the industrial electrolysis process. Founded by notable figures including Leon Rizzi and Julio Lloret-Fillol, the company emerged from the Institut Català d’Investigació Química (ICIQ) and aims to revolutionize the green hydrogen sector.

Currently, Jolt's Alkaline and AEM electrodes characterize themselves by an unprecedented level of energy efficiency and outstanding durability exceeding 10 years. This positions Jolt as a significant player in the green hydrogen production landscape, focusing on overcoming the critical challenges currently faced by the industry in terms of production costs, which can be up to four times higher than fossil fuels.

Industry Overview

The green hydrogen market is witnessing a critical transition, as the world increasingly shifts toward sustainable energy sources. The current landscape is dominated by substantial cost barriers that hinder the mass adoption of gree