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XFuel
Producing low-carbon drop-in transport fuels today, and pioneering tomorrow’s carbon-negative fuels
About XFuel
XFuel is a company that has developed a patented technology to convert biomass waste into low-carbon, drop-in fuels. The company's process is designed to be highly efficient and scalable, utilizing a wide range of feedstocks from sources like agriculture, forestry, and construction.
The resulting fuel is a direct replacement for fossil fuels, compatible with existing infrastructure and engines, which allows for immediate decarbonization in sectors that are difficult to electrify, such as heavy-duty transport, shipping, and aviation. XFuel's business model focuses on the development of commercial-scale production plants, with plans to expand its capacity and feedstock sourcing. The company has already secured offtake agreements for its fuel, indicating a clear market demand for its product.
XFuel's technology also incorporates carbon sequestration, further enhancing its environmental credentials by capturing and storing carbon dioxide during the production process. The company has received funding from various investors, enabling it to advance its technology and commercialization efforts.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2010
- Headquarters
- Dublin, Ireland
- Employees
- 30
- Open positions
- 3
- Dealroom signal
- 87.3/100
- Sub-industry
- Clean Energy, Waste Solution, Maintenance
- Sector
- Aviation, Biotechnology, Biomass, Waste Reduction, Biofuel, Sustainable Development Goals, Aviation and Aerospace, EIC, Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Climate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRANT✓Other financing | May 2026 | $4.5M | — | Undisclosed | ↗ |
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Jan 2026 | $20M | $80M | Yes VC · Future Planet Capital · AENU · Light Ray Ventures | ↗ |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for XFuel is 2.2K monthly website visits, up 69.2% over the last three months. XFuel's team grew 15.4% over the past year.
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Seed4 investors entered at this stage
AENU
Union Square Ventures
SOSV
European Innovation Council
Series A9 investors entered at this stage
Hax
Yes VC
Future Planet Capital
Light Ray Ventures
NYK
Overlap Holdings
WAGNER CARBON
Stolt Ventures
Audacy Ventures
Other known investors1 additional known investor
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