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Advanced Ionics

Milwaukee, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation · 10 known investors

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Advanced Ionics develops electrolyzer technology for producing green hydrogen, using its Symbiotic water vapor electrolysis that operates at intermediate temperatures and taps into existing industrial steam to lower electricity and capital costs. It targets industrial customers with hydrogen needs and exothermic processes, aiming to reduce the cost premium of green hydrogen production.

Founders & leadership

Advanced Ionics was founded in 2017 by Chad W. Mason.

CWChad W. Mason
Chad W. MasonFounder · Common Board DirectorChad Mason is founder and CEO of Advanced Ionics, which develops water-vapor electrolyzer technology for green hydrogen production. He previously worked in fuel cell and battery research and development.
WMWilliam Murray
William MurrayVice President

Board

JBJohn Bobrowich
John BobrowichBoard MemberInvestor at Clean Energy Venture

Investors · 10

Also in the syndicate · 3

Argosy FoundationClean Energy Venture GroupLummus Venture Capital

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$27.6M disclosed across 5 rounds · 2020–2025

  • $6.7MraisedJan 2025 · 3 sources

    Argosy Foundation, bp Ventures, Clean Energy Venture Group, JERA, Lummus Venture Capital

    Source ↗
▶$16.7MraisedNov 2024 · 25 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Brett OlsherDirector
  • William MurrayExecutive Officer, Director
  • Chris SpearsDirector
  • Ignacio BincazExecutive Officer
  • Chad W. MasonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Daniel P. GoldmanDirector
Offering amount
$24M
Amount sold
$16.7M
Minimum investment
$5K
First sale
Jul 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$525KraisedMay 2023 · 1 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Chad W. MasonExecutive Officer, Director
  • John BobrowichDirector
  • William MurrayExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$1M
Amount sold
$525K
First sale
May 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2.9MraisedDec 2021 · 23 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Chad W. MasonExecutive Officer, Director
  • William MurrayExecutive Officer
  • John BobrowichDirector
Offering amount
$3M
Amount sold
$2.9M
Minimum investment
$10K
First sale
Nov 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$750KraisedDec 2020 · 10 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Chad W. MasonExecutive Officer, Director
  • William MurrayExecutive Officer
  • John BobrowichDirector
Offering amount
$1M
Amount sold
$750K
Minimum investment
$10K
First sale
Dec 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Advanced Ionics went on to found or lead other companies.

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Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
Department of EnergyPhase I2022$259.6K
Department of EnergyPhase II2022$240.4K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Advanced Ionics do?
Advanced Ionics develops electrolyzer technology for producing green hydrogen, using its Symbiotic water vapor electrolysis that operates at intermediate temperatures and taps into existing industrial steam to lower electricity and capital costs. It targets industrial customers with hydrogen needs and exothermic processes, aiming to reduce the cost premium of green hydrogen production.
Who founded Advanced Ionics?
Advanced Ionics was founded by Chad W. Mason in 2017.
Who are Advanced Ionics's investors?
Advanced Ionics's investors include Aster Capital, Clean Energy Venture, Clean Energy Ventures, GVP Climate, JERA, SWAN Impact Network, bp ventures.
How much funding has Advanced Ionics raised?
Advanced Ionics has disclosed $27.6M raised across 5 rounds.
Where is Advanced Ionics headquartered?
Advanced Ionics is headquartered in Milwaukee, US.