Ethical Power Group has announced that quant investor Greg Skinner acquired a 50% stake from Hive Energy, with founder Thomas Kneen retaining the other half. A £15 million working capital loan was also provided for expansion. Electric motorcycle startup Oben Electric raised ₹500 million in a Series A round to enhance its distribution network. Flint, developing cellulose-based paper batteries, secured $2 million in seed funding for commercial expansion. EMO Energy raised $6.2 million to scale its advanced battery solutions for EVs. Lastly, KoBold Metals raised $537 million in Series C funding, boosting its valuation to $2.96 billion for AI-powered mineral exploration.