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Hurricane Ventures, backed by the University of Tulsa, has invested in Tobe Energy, a clean hydrogen startup co-founded by alumni Colby DeWeese and Caleb Lareau. This investment aims to accelerate Tobe Energy's commercialization of a next-generation electrolysis platform that significantly lowers the cost of clean hydrogen production.

The technology eliminates expensive membranes, reducing costs by up to 75% and enhancing scalability for industrial applications. Founded in April 2023, Hurricane Ventures focuses on early-stage investments connected to the University of Tulsa, leveraging academic resources to support portfolio companies. Tobe Energy is the 11th company to receive support from Hurricane Ventures, aligning with global decarbonization efforts and promoting the adoption of hydrogen as a zero-emissions energy carrier.