Aether Fuels
Founded 2022 · Singapore corporation · 13 known investors
Aether Fuels develops technology to convert syngas and carbon feedstocks into sustainable fuels, using its Aether Aurora solution built on technology licensed from GTI Energy. The company targets the energy transition and net-zero market through gasification-to-liquids and fuel production projects.
Founders & leadership
Aether Fuels was founded in 2022 by Conor Madigan.
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Conor MadiganFounder and CEO
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Dhaval ShahChief Technology Officer
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Philippe InagakiBoard director
Investors · 13
Xora Innovation Pte Ltd✓ verifiedSingapore
AP VenturesLondon
CDP Venture CapitalRome
Foothill VenturesLos Altos · $100K – $10M
JetBlue VenturesSan Francisco
SKY VCNew York
TechEnergy VenturesBuenos Aires
Xora
Chevron Technology VenturesreportedHouston
Eni NextreportedBoston
PETRONAS VenturesreportedKuala Lumpur
Also in the syndicate · 2
Aster VenturesEDBI
Competitors · 4
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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$51.9M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2024–2026
- $15MraisedJan 2026 · 2 sources
AP Ventures, Aster Ventures, CDP Venture Capital, Chevron Technology Ventures, EDBI, Eni Next, Foothill Ventures, TechEnergy Ventures, Xora Innovation
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▶$36.9MraisedSep 2024 · 12 investors · Other EnergyRule 506(b)
▶$36.9MraisedSep 2024 · 12 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Conor MadiganDirector, Executive Officer
- Michelle RobsonDirector
- Philippe InagakiDirector
- Offering amount
- $36.9M
- Amount sold
- $36.9M
- First sale
- Jun 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Singapore, 2022
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Aether Fuels do?
- Aether Fuels develops technology to convert syngas and carbon feedstocks into sustainable fuels, using its Aether Aurora solution built on technology licensed from GTI Energy. The company targets the energy transition and net-zero market through gasification-to-liquids and fuel production projects.
- Who founded Aether Fuels?
- Aether Fuels was founded by Conor Madigan in 2022.
- Who are Aether Fuels's investors?
- Aether Fuels's investors include Xora Innovation Pte Ltd, AP Ventures, CDP Venture Capital, Foothill Ventures, JetBlue Ventures, SKY VC, TechEnergy Ventures, Xora and 3 more.
- How much funding has Aether Fuels raised?
- Aether Fuels has disclosed $51.9M raised across 2 rounds.