HydGene Renewables
9 known investors
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58 people in our graph share verified history with the HydGene Renewables team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Simon Cantunlockedknows Prof Robert Willows · together at UNSW (overlapped)
×6knows the team · via UNSW
×2knows the team · via Macquarie University
×2knows the team · via Brown University
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HydGene develops biocatalyst technology that converts biomass into fertilisers, fuels, and chemicals for industrial producers. The company focuses on enabling chemical manufacturing from existing biomass feedstocks.
Founders & leadership
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Dr Louise BrownChief Executive Officer
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Prof Robert WillowsinChief Scientific OfficerRobert Willows is a co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of HydGene Renewables. A biochemist and synthetic biologist, he holds a faculty position where he teaches biochemistry and molecular biology, with research expertise in photosynthesis, enzyme characterisation, and protein structure.
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Dr Kerstin PetrollChief Technical Officer
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Dr Natalie CurachChief Commercial Officer
Investors · 9
AgronomicsLondonvia Jim Mellon · inferred
NSW Clean Technology Innovation GrantsSydney · $500K – $5M
Virescent Ventures
Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC)reported$5M – $30M
Also in the syndicate · 5
CEFCClean Energy Finance Corporation’s Clean Energy Innovation FundleadMacquarieNOAB VenturesUnderstorey Venture
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountseed funding roundJun 2023 · 2 sources
Agronomics (lead), CEFC, NOAB Ventures, Understorey Venture, Virescent Ventures
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Competitors · 4
by search overlapElectric Hydrogen5 shared keywordsElectric Hydrogen develops hydrogen production technology to support decarbonization. The company serves industrial customers seeking low-carbon molecular production.
Hygnenergy4 shared keywordsHYGN develops hydrogen technologies designed to reduce fuel costs and emissions for federal, municipal, and private companies. The company's flagship product enables safer, simpler hydrogen harnessing.
Emission Free Generators3 shared keywordsEmission Free Generators manufactures portable hydrogen fuel cell power systems (ZENH2) that deliver clean, silent, zero-emission electricity for homes, off-grid installations, and emergency response. The company targets users and organizations that require reliable power in locations without grid access or during outages.
Lhyfe3 shared keywordsLhyfe produces renewable hydrogen with zero CO2 emissions using renewable energy sources and water, serving industrial customers and transport applications. The company designs, installs, and operates local hydrogen production units and supplies hydrogen directly to end-users through localized distribution networks.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HydGene Renewables do?
- HydGene develops biocatalyst technology that converts biomass into fertilisers, fuels, and chemicals for industrial producers. The company focuses on enabling chemical manufacturing from existing biomass feedstocks.
- Who founded HydGene Renewables?
- HydGene Renewables was founded by Dr Louise Brown.
- Who are HydGene Renewables's investors?
- HydGene Renewables's investors include Agronomics, NSW Clean Technology Innovation Grants, Virescent Ventures, Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC).






