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Capital Deployed

€127M
€45M YTD

ETS Savings

€18.5M
Projected €45M by 2025

Portfolio TRL

7.2
Avg Technology Readiness

Deal Pipeline

Sourced 8
H2 Green Steel
Hydrogen DRI
Sweden 95
Boston Metal
Molten Oxide Electrolysis
USA 88
Blastr Green Steel
Hydrogen DRI
Finland 82
Evaluating 5
Electra Steel
Electrochemical
USA 78
Carbon Re
AI Optimization
UK 72
Due Diligence 4
GreenIron AB
Hydrogen Reduction
Sweden 91
Negotiating 3
Heliogen
Solar Heat
USA 76
Closed 4
Coolbrook
RotoDynamic Heating
Finland 85
Investment Team
JD

Discover Green Steel Technologies

H2 Green Steel

Integrated green hydrogen steel production

95
H2-DRI TRL 7 Sweden
Physics Score 92/100
H2 Usage 48 kg/ton
Target Capacity 5 Mt/year

Boston Metal

Molten oxide electrolysis at 1600°C

88
MOE TRL 6 USA
Physics Score 85/100
Energy Use 3.2 MWh/ton
Pilot Stage 25 ton/day

Blastr Green Steel

H2-DRI with renewable power integration

82
H2-DRI TRL 7 Finland
Physics Score 78/100
H2 Usage 52 kg/ton
Target Capacity 2.5 Mt/year
Investment Team
JD

H2 Green Steel

Integrated green hydrogen steel production facility in Boden, Sweden

📍 Sweden
🔬 TRL 7
💰 Series B
H2-DRI Technology
📊 Score: 95/100

Technology Overview

H2 Green Steel is developing the world's first large-scale fossil-free steel plant, using green hydrogen produced on-site through water electrolysis powered by renewable energy. The integrated facility will produce 5 million tons of high-quality steel annually by 2030.

H2 Consumption

48
kg H2/ton steel
Below 50kg limit

Energy Usage

3.3
MWh/ton
Efficient

CO2 Reduction

95%
vs blast furnace
Near-zero

Production Cost

€520
per ton
20% premium

Key Success Factors

  • Renewable Power: 800 MW secured through long-term PPAs
  • Customer Commitments: Offtake agreements with Mercedes, BMW, Scania
  • Strategic Location: Access to renewable power and iron ore
  • Proven Team: Leadership from SSAB, Vattenfall, McKinsey

Investment Highlights

Valuation
€1.5B
Seeking
€300M
AM Allocation
€50M

ETS Impact

Potential to reduce ArcelorMittal's annual ETS costs by €240M through technology licensing and deployment at European facilities.

Annual CO2 Savings
2.8 Mt CO2

CBAM Impact

Zero-carbon steel provides competitive advantage under EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.

CBAM Savings by 2026
€85/ton

Physics-Based Process Validation

Mass Balance

99.2%
closure
Verified

Energy Balance

97.8%
closure
Verified

Thermodynamics

compliant
Validated

Reaction Kinetics

850°C
reduction temp
Optimal

Technical Verification Summary

Independent analysis confirms process viability. Hydrogen consumption of 48 kg/ton steel aligns with theoretical minimums for direct reduction. Energy requirements validated against pilot plant data.

Financial Projections & Analysis

Revenue Projections

€2.5B

Annual revenue at full capacity (2030)

EBITDA Margin

22%

Expected margin by 2028

Payback Period

7 years

Including green premium contracts

Unit Economics

Production Cost
€520/ton
Green Premium
€120/ton
EBITDA/ton
€114/ton

Leadership Team

Henrik Henriksson

CEO

Former CEO of Scania, 25+ years in heavy industry

Maria Persson

CTO

Former SSAB R&D Head, expert in DRI technology

Lars Kihlström

CFO

Former McKinsey Partner, infrastructure finance expert

Board of Directors

  • Carl-Erik Lagercrantz - Chairman, Founder of Vargas
  • Harald Mix - Former CEO of Allianz Capital Partners
  • Marcelo Awad - Former Executive VP at Antofagasta Minerals

ArcelorMittal Integration Strategy

Technology Transfer Plan

  • ✅ Phase 1: Pilot deployment at Dunkirk facility (2026)
  • ✅ Phase 2: Scale to Bremen and Eisenhüttenstadt (2027)
  • ✅ Phase 3: Full European rollout (2028-2030)
  • ✅ Exclusive licensing rights for European operations

Knowledge Transfer

  • • Joint R&D center in Luxembourg
  • • 50 AM engineers training program
  • • Process optimization collaboration
  • • Digital twin technology sharing

Commercial Synergies

  • • Joint customer approach
  • • Green steel certification
  • • Supply chain integration
  • • Shared renewable procurement

Risk Analysis

⚠️ Key Risks

  • • Hydrogen cost volatility
  • • Construction timeline delays
  • • Competition from MOE technology
  • • Green premium sustainability
  • • Renewable power availability
  • • Technology scale-up challenges

✓ Mitigation Strategies

  • • Long-term renewable PPAs secured
  • • Experienced EPC contractor (Worley)
  • • Strong customer offtake agreements
  • • Government support secured
  • • Technology insurance coverage
  • • Staged investment approach

Risk Rating Matrix

Technology Risk
Low
Market Risk
Medium
Execution Risk
Medium
Financial Risk
Low
Investment Team
JD

H2 Green Steel - Virtual Data Room

Confidential documents for due diligence. Access expires in 28 days.

Documents

📁 Corporate Documents
📄 Articles of Association 2.1 MB
📄 Cap Table 156 KB
📄 Board Minutes 2024 4.5 MB
📁 Technical Documentation
📄 Process Flow Diagrams 12.3 MB
📄 Energy Balance Model 3.8 MB
📄 H2 Supply Analysis 5.2 MB
📁 Financial Information
📁 Legal & Compliance

Process Flow Diagrams

📊

Document Preview

Detailed process flow showing H2 production, DRI shaft furnace,
and EAF integration with material and energy balances

Document Activity

• John Doe viewed this document 2 hours ago
• Technical Team added 3 comments yesterday
• Version 2.1 uploaded by H2GS team on Oct 15
Investment Team
JD

Investors Coalition - Series B Round

H2 Green Steel - €300M Series B Investment Round

Round Overview

Round Size: €300M Series B at €1.5B pre-money valuation

Lead Investor: Vargas Holding leading with €100M commitment

Target Close: Q1 2025 with rolling close option

Use of Funds: Boden facility construction, working capital, technology development

Current Investor Commitments

VH
Vargas Holding
Lead Investor
€100M
Lead
MB
Mercedes-Benz AG
Strategic Investor
€50M
Committed
FAM
FAM AB
Wallenberg Foundation
€40M
Committed
IMAS
IMAS Foundation
Impact Investor
€35M
Committed
AM
ArcelorMittal
Strategic Investor
TBD
Pending
Total Committed
€225M
Remaining
€75M

Key Terms (Non-Binding)

  • Valuation: €1.5B pre-money
  • Security: Series B Preferred Shares
  • Liquidation Preference: 1x non-participating
  • Board Rights: 1 seat per €50M+ investor
  • Pro-rata Rights: For €25M+ investors
  • Exit Rights: Tag-along, drag-along standard

Join the Round

Master Investment Agreement Terms

This term sheet for €50,000,000 investment represents a binding commitment to lead/participate in the Series B round at a €1.5B pre-money valuation.

Economic Terms

Security Type
Liquidation Preference
Dividend Rate
Anti-Dilution Protection
Conversion Rights

Control & Governance

Board Representation
Protective Provisions
Information Rights
Pro-Rata Rights
Voting Agreement

Strategic Rights (ArcelorMittal Specific)

Technology License
ROFR on Capacity
Joint R&D Rights
Strategic Veto

Exit & Liquidity

Registration Rights
Tag-Along Rights
Exit Timeline
Minimum Return

Conditions Precedent

Due Diligence
Regulatory Approvals
Key Person Insurance
Closing Date

Binding Commitment: Upon execution, ArcelorMittal commits to invest the specified amount subject only to customary closing conditions. This term sheet supersedes all previous discussions and creates legally binding obligations for both parties.

Strategic Value

Technology transfer rights valued at €500M+ over 10 years
ETS savings potential: €240M annually
CBAM competitive advantage: €85/ton by 2026