The problem it solves could not be less sexy: giant globs of greasy gunk known as fatbergs. Billions of euro are spent annually around the world dealing with congealed masses of flushed non-biodegradable solid matter formed when grease and cooking fat meet wet wipes and other matter creating blockages that can break sewer systems and can damage human health.  Now Irish start-up SwiftComply, which has developed a platform to help cities and water authorities protect human health and the environment, has raised another $2.5 million (€2.24 million) from high net worth investors to solve this global problem.  Its new funding…

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