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Converts household garbage into low-carbon transportation fuels, including jet fuel, diesel and ethanol

Pleasanton, United StatesFounded 2007Aviation
Valuation $100–250M Last recorded · 2022
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $100–500M Disclosed equity funding
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About Fulcrum Bioenergy

Fulcrum BioEnergy is a pioneering clean energy company that specializes in the production of renewable transportation fuels derived from landfill waste. This innovative approach positions the company as the first in the world to produce low-carbon fuels from such a source. The company's primary market is the aviation industry, which is under increasing pressure to reduce carbon emissions. Fulcrum BioEnergy's fuel offers a solution to this challenge, while also addressing the issue of waste management by reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills.

The company's business model revolves around the operation of plants that convert landfill waste into sustainable aviation fuel. Their first plant has already started operations and they have plans to establish more than ten additional plants across the U.S. These future plants are expected to significantly increase the company's capacity to produce sustainable aviation fuel and reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional petroleum fuels.

Fulcrum BioEnergy generates revenue through the sale of its low-carbon fuels to aviation companies. They have already secured landfill waste and have fuel offtake agreements in place, which ensures a steady supply of raw materials and a market for their finished products. The company is also exploring international opportunities in countries such as the U.K, Mexico, Australia, South Korea, and Japan, indicating potential for global expansion.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2007
Headquarters
Pleasanton, United States
Employees
87
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
59.6/100
Industry
Energy
Sub-industry
Waste Solution
Sector
Aviation, Biotechnology, Biofuel, Sustainable Development Goals, Airplanes, Aviation and Aerospace, Oil & Gas, Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Climate Tech, Circular Economy, Hard Tech, Sustainable Aviation
Business model
Manufacturing

Funding history

10 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
GRANTOther financing Feb 2023 $22M — Undisclosed ↗
LATE VCOther financing Jul 2022 $20M $80M SK Innovation ↗
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Growth signals

Fulcrum Bioenergy website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Fulcrum Bioenergy is 1.4K monthly website visits, down 91.3% over the last three months. Fulcrum Bioenergy's team grew 0% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits1.4K 3-month web change-91.3% 1-year team growth0%
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Investors

9 investors on the cap table

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Series A2 investors entered at this stage

  • Rustic Canyon Partners
  • US Renewables Group

Series B and later7 investors entered at this stage

  • Cathay Pacific Airways
  • United Airlines Venture
  • United Airlines
  • BP Ventures
  • SK Group
  • JKL Partners
  • SK Innovation
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
🇺🇸 United States · Pleasanton HQ
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Market sentiment

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