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Synhelion
Aviation · Lugano, Switzerland · Founded 2016
Engages in experimental development on natural sciences and engineering MoreLess
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.
Keywords: solar fuels, renewable energy, CO2 reduction, transportation, synthetic fuels, clean energy, net zero, ETH Zurich, commercialization, sustainability.
Company overview
Synhelion company information
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2016
- Headquarters
- Lugano, Switzerland
- Employees
- 74
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 88.0
- Investment activity
- 1 companies · latest Sep 2021
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
Valuation & funding
Synhelion 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 | ↗ |
| LATE VC✓Equity / VC | Dec 2022 | $24M | $95M | Eni · AMAG · CEMEX Ventures · SMS Concast | ↗ |
| GRANT✓Other financing | Aug 2022 | $168K | — | Undisclosed | — |
| SERIES B✓Equity / VC | Nov 2021 | $15M | $59M | AMAG · Swiss KMU Partners · CEMEX Ventures · SMS Concast | — |
| GRANT✓Other financing | Oct 2021 | Undisclosed | — | ||
| SUPPORT PROGRAM✓Other financing | Nov 2019 | Falling Walls Foundation | — | ||
| SPINOUT✓Other financing | May 2016 | ETH Zurich | — |
Financials
Revenue and workforce over time
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| Year | Revenue | Growth | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $488K | 0% | 74 |
| 2025 | $488K | 0% | 63 |
| 2024 | $488K | 0% | 50 |
| 2023 | $488K | 0% | 41 |
| 2022 | $488K | 0% | 30 |
| 2021 | $488K | 0% | 17 |
| 2020 | $488K | — | — |
Growth signals
Synhelion website traffic
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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