Aircela
New York, US · Founded 2020 · 1 known investors
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Aircela builds deployable systems that produce fossil-free gasoline from air, water, and renewable electricity using direct air capture technology. The company operates in the cleantech and carbon removal space.
Founders & leadership
Aircela was founded in 2020 by Eric Dahlgren.
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Eric DahlgrenCEO/Co-FounderEric Dahlgren is a PhD environmental engineer from Columbia University whose research has focused on carbon management and small-scale environmental solutions. He is co-founder and CEO of Aircela, which develops technology to produce fossil-free gasoline from air, water, and renewable electricity.
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Kristian TuszynskiChief Technology OfficerCTO at Aircela, Kristian Tuszynski is a control engineer with expertise in mathematical modeling of dynamic and thermodynamic systems, control development, and model-based design using tools including Modelica, Matlab, and Simulink.
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Mia DahlgrenCo-founder & Chief Operating Officer
Board
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Eva ZlotnickaBoard director
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Klaus S. LacknerBoard director
Investors · 1
Maersk Growthlisted by Maersk Growth$1M – $50Mvia Shereen Zarkani · inferred
How we know: Maersk Growth's portfolio page · the VCSheet dataset · Not right? Tell us
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$5.5M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2022–2026
▶$5.5MraisedJul 2022 · 5 investors · Other EnergyRule 506(b)
▶$5.5MraisedJul 2022 · 5 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Eva ZlotnickaDirector
- Klaus S. LacknerDirector
- Eric DahlgrenExecutive Officer, Director
- Mia DahlgrenDirector
- Offering amount
- $10M
- Amount sold
- $5.5M
- First sale
- Jun 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2020
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Aircela do?
- Aircela builds deployable systems that produce fossil-free gasoline from air, water, and renewable electricity using direct air capture technology. The company operates in the cleantech and carbon removal space.
- Who founded Aircela?
- Aircela was founded by Eric Dahlgren in 2020.
- Who are Aircela's investors?
- Aircela's investors include Maersk Growth.
- How much funding has Aircela raised?
- Aircela has disclosed $5.5M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
- Where is Aircela headquartered?
- Aircela is headquartered in New York, US.

