Marunouchi Innovation Partners has invested in Mainspring Energy, a California startup that develops innovative linear generators, enhancing its portfolio in the climate tech sector.

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Marunouchi Innovation Partners, through its managed fund, Marunouchi Climate Tech Growth Fund L.P. (collectively referred to as "MIP"), has made a strategic investment in Mainspring Energy, Inc., a California-based startup. Mainspring specializes in the development and manufacturing of linear generators that can seamlessly utilize multiple fuels, including next-generation fuels such as hydrogen.

The innovative design of Mainspring's linear generator effectively harnesses the linear motion energy of pistons, which has historically posed challenges for practical deployment. This technology minimizes combustion during electricity generation, resulting in significantly higher efficiency and a remarkable reduction in NOx emissions compared to traditional combustion engines.

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