{"id":152969,"date":"2024-11-04T07:15:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-04T06:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/?p=152969"},"modified":"2024-10-29T13:10:06","modified_gmt":"2024-10-29T12:10:06","slug":"aerleum-raises-6-m-in-seed-round-to-revolutionize-co2-capture-and-conversion-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/aerleum-raises-6-m-in-seed-round-to-revolutionize-co2-capture-and-conversion-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"Aerleum Raises $6M in Seed Round to Revolutionize CO\u2082 Capture and Conversion Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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From left: Steven Bardey and S\u00e9bastien Fiedorow, Co-Founders of Aerleum \u00a9 Aerleum<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Aerleum, a pioneering climate tech company specializing in CO\u2082 capture and utilization, announces the successful close of its $6M seed round, led by 360 Capital and HTGF, with participation from Norrsken, Bpifrance, and Marble. The funding will accelerate the industrialization of Aerleum\u2019s breakthrough technology, which transforms atmospheric CO\u2082 and low-carbon hydrogen into synthetic fuels (e-fuels) and chemicals, propelling hard-to-abate sectors toward a carbon-neutral future.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aerleum\u2019s game-changing solution captures and converts CO\u2082 in a single reactor, using proprietary bifunctional materials and precision heating. The company\u2019s technology eliminates some of the most energy-intensive steps of the value chain, enabling cost-competitive, large-scale production of e-fuels and chemicals, while drastically cutting greenhouse gas emissions. Aerleum is setting the fastest timeline in the market to achieve price parity with fossil fuels, offering industries\u2014such as maritime, aviation, and chemicals\u2014a viable path to decarbonization without compromising on cost or scalability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Our mission has been clear since the beginning: to make e-fuels as affordable and accessible as fossil fuels. With this seed round, we\u2019re taking a major step forward in scaling our technology to meet the urgent demand for decarbonization. We\u2019re here to reshape entire industries, enabling them to achieve net-zero emissions faster and more efficiently.” – S\u00e9bastien Fiedorow, co-founder & CEO of Aerleum<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Aerleum not only addresses the urgency of the climate crisis but also solves the economic challenges typically associated with clean energy solutions. Unlike conventional pathways that remain costly and limited by location, Aerleum\u2019s innovation is ready to scale globally, optimizing co-location for low-carbon hydrogen sourcing and providing industries around the world with a viable alternative to fossil fuels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aerleum is initially focusing on e-methanol, a clean, energy-dense fuel that is rapidly gaining momentum as a key alternative in the maritime and aviation sectors. E-methanol offers significant benefits by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, cutting air pollutants, and serving as an excellent energy carrier as it remains liquid at ambient temperature\u2014making it easy to transport and store. With the global e-methanol market projected to grow significantly as the maritime shipping and aviation industries face increasing pressure to decarbonize, Aerleum is well-positioned to lead this transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s Next for Aerleum?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With the seed funding secured, Aerleum is poised to launch its first full-scale pilot unit. The company will work closely with key industry players and customers to deploy its technology in sectors where emissions reductions are critical. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Aerleum\u2019s vision is to transform industries and create a circular carbon economy, where the CO\u2082 present in the air becomes the resource.” – Steven Bardey, co-founder & CTO of Aerleum<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Recognition and Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Aerleum has already gained significant recognition, winning prestigious awards including the CMA CGM \u201cClimate Innovation Challenge\u201d Award, the Technip Energies \u201cClean Maritime Challenge\u201d, the EDF Pulse 2024 Challenge, the Prix P\u00e9pite, and more recently the 2024 i-lab state innovation challenge. The company has received strong funding support from Bpifrance and the R\u00e9gion Grand Est, which has been instrumental in helping Aerleum achieve its milestones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, Aerleum is being accelerated through programs such as Accelair by Air Liquide, ZEBOX by CMA CGM, and Semia, all of which provide invaluable support in scaling its innovative solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“We were seduced by Aerleum\u2019s vision of a world where petroleum would be replaced by the CO2 present in the air \u2013 a vision rooted in reality as demonstrated by their first systems, and their economically sound business model opening the way to large scale applications” – Alexandre Mordacq and Fran\u00e7ois Tison from 360 Capital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“What truly sets Aerleum apart is the powerful combination of breakthrough technology and an audacious vision to replace environmentally harmful chemicals like methanol with a sustainable, carbon-neutral alternative. This vision aligns perfectly with HTGF\u2019s commitment to fostering innovation that not only drives business growth but also contributes to a healthier planet. In just one year, the team has demonstrated remarkable speed and execution, achieving significant technical milestones that highlight their capacity to scale rapidly. We are excited to support Aerleum on the next stage of their journey.” – Timo Bertsch from HTGF<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

About Aerleum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Founded in 2023, spin-out of the venture studio Marble, Aerleum is a pioneering climate tech company at the forefront of carbon capture and utilization. Aerleum\u2019s breakthrough technology captures CO\u2082 from the atmosphere and converts it into synthetic fuels and chemicals, offering a scalable and cost-competitive solution for industries looking to implement alternatives to fossil-derived products. Aerleum\u2019s mission is to accelerate the global transition to a carbon-neutral economy by providing industries with the tools to decarbonize without compromising on performance or cost-efficiency.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Aerleum, a pioneering climate tech company specializing in CO\u2082 capture and utilization, announces the successful close of its $6M seed round, led by 360 Capital and HTGF, with participation from Norrsken, Bpifrance, and Marble. The funding will accelerate the industrialization of Aerleum\u2019s breakthrough technology, which transforms atmospheric CO\u2082 and low-carbon hydrogen into synthetic fuels (e-fuels) […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":114,"featured_media":152949,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","nova_meta_subtitle":"Aerleum\u2019s game-changing solution captures and converts CO\u2082 in a single reactor, using proprietary bifunctional materials and precision heating","footnotes":""},"categories":[5571],"tags":[10744,10416,15905,10743],"supplier":[25070,25067,1587,9205,20659,578,9812,20378,25069],"class_list":["post-152969","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-co2-based","tag-carboncapture","tag-circulareconomy","tag-efuels","tag-useco2","supplier-360-capital","supplier-aerleum","supplier-air-liquide-group","supplier-bpifrance","supplier-cma-cgm","supplier-edf-lectricit-de-france","supplier-high-tech-gruenderfonds","supplier-technip-energies","supplier-zebox"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/152969","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/114"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=152969"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/152969\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/152949"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=152969"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=152969"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=152969"},{"taxonomy":"supplier","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/supplier?post=152969"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}