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Fulcrum Bioenergy
Aviation · Pleasanton, United States · Founded 2007
Converts household garbage into low-carbon transportation fuels, including jet fuel, diesel and ethanol MoreLess
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.
Keywords: Clean Energy, Renewable Fuels, Landfill Waste, Low-Carbon Fuels, Aviation Industry, Waste Management, Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Fuel Offtake Agreements, International Expansion.
Valuation & funding
Fulcrum Bioenergy funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRANTOther financing | Feb 2023 | $22M | — | Undisclosed | ↗ |
| LATE VCOther financing | Jul 2022 | $20M | $80M | SK Innovation | ↗ |
| LATE VCOther financing | Dec 2021 | $50M | $200M | SK Group · JKL Partners | ↗ |
| EARLY VCOther financing | Sep 2018 | $20M | $80M | Undisclosed | — |
| EARLY VCOther financing | Jul 2017 | $5M | $20M | Cathay Pacific Airways | — |
| LATE VCOther financing | Nov 2016 | BP Ventures | — | ||
| LATE VCOther financing | Jul 2015 | United Airlines · United Airlines Venture | — | ||
| LATE VCOther financing | Aug 2014 | Cathay Pacific Airways | — | ||
| SERIES COther financing | Sep 2011 | Rustic Canyon Partners | — | ||
| SERIES COther financing | Jan 2011 | US Renewables Group · Rustic Canyon Partners | — |
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