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Econic Technologies
Catalyst technology converting CO2 into high-performance polymers
About Econic Technologies
Econic Technologies is a deep-tech company that has developed a catalyst technology to convert captured carbon dioxide into valuable polymers. The company was founded in 2011 by Professor Charlotte Williams, based on her research at Imperial College London, to commercialize a breakthrough catalyst that enables the incorporation of waste CO2 into polymers. Williams, now a Professor at the University of Oxford and the company's Chief Scientific Officer, invented the core technology alongside Dr. Michael Kember, who is a co-founder and Head of Research & IP. The company is led by CEO Keith Wiggins.
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Econic's business model is centered on licensing its patented catalyst process to manufacturers of polyols and surfactants. This allows producers to substitute up to 50% of traditional, volatile, oil-based feedstocks with captured CO2, a significantly cheaper raw material. The technology is designed to be retrofitted into existing manufacturing assets with minimal modifications, operating at low pressures and temperatures, which keeps entry costs low. By turning a waste greenhouse gas into a valuable resource, the process not only offers significant economic benefits but also improves the environmental footprint of the end products. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) studies have indicated a carbon footprint reduction of up to 30-40%.
The company's primary target market is the polyurethane industry, where its technology is used to create polyols for products like mattresses, furniture, insulation foams, automotive components, coatings, and adhesives. The technology also has applications for producing surfactants used in cleaning products. Econic's process allows for the creation of higher-performing end products with enhanced durability and stability. The company has secured multiple licensing deals with major international chemical producers, including Changhua Chemical in China, Manali Petrochemicals in India, and Monument Chemical in the US, with industrial-scale production expected to come online.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2011
- Headquarters
- Macclesfield, United Kingdom
- Employees
- 53
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 83.5/100
- Sub-industry
- Waste Solution
- Sector
- Energy, Spinout, Sustainable Development Goals, Polymers, Carbon Capture and Storage, Industrial Technology, Advanced Materials, Innovative Material Tech, Polymers and Polymer Alternatives, Climate Tech, Circular Economy
- Technology
- Deep Tech
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATE VC✓Equity / VC | Oct 2024 | $0 | — | CM Venture Capital · Taranis · Capricorn Partners · GC Ventures | ↗ |
| SERIES D✓Equity / VC | Aug 2022 | $11M | $46M | Climate Investment · Capricorn Partners · GC Ventures · ING Wholesale Banking | ↗ |
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Seed3 investors entered at this stage
Imperial Innovations- NVNorner Verdandi
European Innovation Council
Series A3 investors entered at this stage
- JCJetstream Capital
Woodford Investment Management
Climate Investment
Series B and later7 investors entered at this stage
EIT Climate KIC
IP Group
Capricorn Partners
GC Ventures
ING Wholesale Banking
Taranis
CM Venture Capital
Other known investors5 additional known investors
College of Medicine and Integrated Health
Imperial College London
Fashion For Good
Kelsey Lynn Skinner
Unreasonable Group
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