Koloma
Denver, US · Founded 2021 · Delaware corporation · 72 employees on LinkedIn · 13 known investors
Koloma explores and produces natural hydrogen to support global decarbonization efforts. The company uses proprietary data and technology to identify hydrogen sources in the United States and globally, positioning the resource as a cost-competitive, reliable clean energy source for industrial and energy applications.
Founders & leadership
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Jeff KnuppinChief Financial Officer2023–2025
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Bunmi AdekoreExecutive
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Paul HarrakainChief Business Officer2021–2025
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Peter JohnsonNamed on SEC filing
Board
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Christian Garciain𝕏Investor and Board DirectorBreakthrough Energy Ventures at Breakthrough Energy Ventures
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Lisa StewartBoard director
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James FarnsworthBoard director
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Duane DicksonBoard director
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Charles GriffieBoard director
Investors · 13
Breakthrough Energy VenturesBoston · $500K – $50M
Congruent VenturesSan Francisco · $100K – $5M
Energy Impact PartnersNew York · $5M – $20Mvia Shayle Kann · board
Evok InnovationsVancouver
Material ImpactBoston · $100K – $10M
MOL SwitchPalo Alto
Piva CapitalSan Francisco
Prelude VenturesSan Francisco · $100K – $5M
RA CapitalBoston
Khosla Venturesreported · 2 sourcesMenlo Park · $5K – $50M
Mitsubishi Heavy Industriesreported
Osaka Gasreported
PETRONAS VenturesreportedKuala Lumpur
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$394.5M disclosed across 6 rounds · 2021–2024
▶$52.4MraisedOct 2024 · 13 investors · Other EnergyRule 506(b)
▶$52.4MraisedOct 2024 · 13 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Lisa StewartDirector
- James FarnsworthDirector
- Duane DicksonDirector
- Peter JohnsonExecutive Officer, Director
- Christian GarciaDirector
- Shayle KannDirector
- Jeff KnuppExecutive Officer
- Charles GriffieDirector
- Offering amount
- $52.4M
- Amount sold
- $52.4M
- First sale
- Aug 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$245.7MraisedFeb 2024 · 19 investors · Other EnergyRule 506(b)
▶$245.7MraisedFeb 2024 · 19 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- James FarnsworthDirector
- Lisa StewartDirector
- Charles GriffieDirector
- Shayle KannDirector
- Peter JohnsonExecutive Officer, Director
- Christian GarciaDirector
- Jeff KnuppExecutive Officer
- Duane DicksonDirector
- Offering amount
- $245.7M
- Amount sold
- $245.7M
- First sale
- Dec 2023
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$30MraisedJun 2023 · 6 investors · Other EnergyRule 506(b)
▶$30MraisedJun 2023 · 6 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- James FarnsworthDirector
- Robert Duane DicksonDirector
- Lisa StewartDirector
- Thomas DarrahExecutive Officer
- Paul HarrakaExecutive Officer
- Christian GarciaDirector
- Carrie HudakExecutive Officer
- Charles GriffieDirector
- Peter L. JohnsonExecutive Officer, Director
- Shayle KannDirector
- Offering amount
- $30M
- Amount sold
- $30M
- First sale
- May 2023
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$55.7MraisedAug 2022 · 20 investors · Other EnergyRule 506(b)
▶$55.7MraisedAug 2022 · 20 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- John DeutchDirector
- James FarnsworthDirector
- Robert Duane DicksonDirector
- Peter L. JohnsonExecutive Officer, Director
- Lisa StewartDirector
- Offering amount
- $55.7M
- Amount sold
- $55.7M
- First sale
- Jul 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$5.7MraisedMar 2022 · 13 investors · Other EnergyRule 506(b)
▶$5.7MraisedMar 2022 · 13 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Paul HarrakaExecutive Officer
- Peter L. JohnsonExecutive Officer, Director
- James FarnsworthDirector
- Robert Duane DicksonDirector
- John DeutchDirector
- Offering amount
- $6M
- Amount sold
- $5.7M
- Minimum investment
- $10K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $200K
- First sale
- Feb 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$5MraisedSep 2021 · 5 investors · Other EnergyRule 506(b)
▶$5MraisedSep 2021 · 5 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Bunmi AdekoreExecutive Officer, Director
- Christian GarciaExecutive Officer, Director
- Peter L. JohnsonExecutive Officer, Director
- Paul HarrakaExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $5M
- Amount sold
- $5M
- Minimum investment
- $15K
- First sale
- Aug 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 2
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In the news
Koloma's Natural Hydrogen Could Reshape Fertilizer Production: Pete Johnson - Inevitable podcast — MCJmcj.vc · Jul 2026Frequently asked questions
- What does Koloma do?
- Koloma explores and produces natural hydrogen to support global decarbonization efforts. The company uses proprietary data and technology to identify hydrogen sources in the United States and globally, positioning the resource as a cost-competitive, reliable clean energy source for industrial and energy applications.
- Who are Koloma's investors?
- Koloma's investors include Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Congruent Ventures, Energy Impact Partners, Evok Innovations, Material Impact, MOL Switch, Piva Capital, Prelude Ventures and 5 more.
- How much funding has Koloma raised?
- Koloma has disclosed $394.5M raised across 6 rounds.
- Where is Koloma headquartered?
- Koloma is headquartered in Denver, US.



