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XFuel
Aviation · Dublin, Ireland · Founded 2010
Producing low-carbon drop-in transport fuels today, and pioneering tomorrow’s carbon-negative fuels MoreLess
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.
Keywords: sustainable fuels, biomass conversion, low-carbon fuels, drop-in fuels, decarbonization, waste-to-fuel, carbon sequestration, circular economy, alternative fuels, renewable energy.
Company overview
XFuel company information
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2010
- Headquarters
- Dublin, Ireland
- Employees
- 30
- Open positions
- 3
- Dealroom signal
- 87.3
Valuation & funding
XFuel 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 | ↗ |
| GRANT✓Other financing | Oct 2024 | $2.5M | — | European Innovation Council | — |
| SUPPORT PROGRAM✓Other financing | Jul 2024 | $0 | — | Third Derivative | ↗ |
| SEEDEquity / VC | May 2024 | $0 | — | SOSV | ↗ |
| EARLY VC✓Equity / VC | Jul 2022 | Union Square Ventures · Hax · AENU | ↗ | ||
| SEEDEquity / VC | Mar 2022 | AENU · Union Square Ventures · SOSV | — |
Financials
Workforce over time
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| Year | Employees |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 30 |
| 2025 | 26 |
| 2024 | 18 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2022 | 16 |
Growth signals
XFuel website traffic
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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