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Synhelion
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About Synhelion
Synhelion is a pioneering company in the renewable energy sector, specializing in the production of solar fuels. Founded in 2016, the company emerged from groundbreaking research at ETH Zurich and has since developed technology that converts sunlight into synthetic fuels. These fuels are designed to significantly reduce CO2 emissions in the transportation industry, which currently emits 8 billion tons of CO2 annually. Synhelion operates in the clean energy market, targeting industries and businesses committed to achieving net zero emissions. The company's business model revolves around the commercialization of its solar fuel technology, which involves the sale of solar fuel production systems and licensing its proprietary technology. Revenue is generated through these sales and licensing agreements. Synhelion's clients include transportation companies, energy providers, and industrial firms looking to reduce their carbon footprint. The company has demonstrated its technology at various scales, including a medium-scale demonstration under the EU Horizon 2020 program and a full-scale prototype. Synhelion aims to create a global impact by providing a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels, thereby contributing to a cleaner, more sustainable future.
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2016
- Headquarters
- Lugano, Switzerland
- Employees
- 74
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 88.0/100
- Sub-industry
- Clean Energy
- Sector
- Aviation, Solar Energy, Spinout, Sustainable Development Goals, Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Climate Tech, Renewable Energy, Novel Materials, Hard Tech, Sustainable Aviation
- Technology
- Hardware, Deep Tech
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
- Investment activity
- 1 company, latest Sep 2021
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRANT✓Other financing | Jul 2026 | $0 | — | State of North Rhine-Westphalia | ↗ |
| GRANT✓Other financing | Jun 2023 | $2.7M | — | US Department of Energy | ↗ |
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Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Synhelion is 11K monthly website visits, up 42.9% over the last three months. Synhelion's team grew 17.5% over the past year.
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Investors
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Seed2 investors entered at this stage
US Department of Energy
State of North Rhine-Westphalia
Series A4 investors entered at this stage
- SPSwiss KMU Partners
AMAG
CEMEX Ventures
SMS Concast
Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage
Eni
Other known investors3 additional known investors
ETH Zurich
Falling Walls Foundation
UpLink - World Economic Forum
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