Eying sustainability gains for its supply chain, BMW backs Boston Metal's CO2-free iron production tech – TechCrunch
Eying sustainability gains for its supply chain, BMW backs Boston Metal’s CO2-free iron production tech BMW has joined the cohort of investors that are backing Boston Metal’s carbon dioxide-free production technology for steel. The Boston-based startup had targeted a $50 million raise earlier in the year, as TechCrunch reported, and BMW’s addition closes out that round, according to a person familiar with the company. Through a commitment from BMW iVentures, the automaker’s investment arm, Boston Metal will have an in to a company with massive demands for more sustainably manufactured...