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Deerfield, US · Delaware corporation · 8 known investors

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LanzaJet develops and commercializes Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) technology to produce sustainable aviation fuel, enabling the aviation industry to reduce carbon emissions. The company operates pilot and commercial-scale production facilities and works with airlines and energy companies to scale SAF deployment globally.

CleantechClimate TechEnergy

Founders & leadership

JSJimmy Samartzis
Jimmy SamartzisChief Executive OfficerJimmy Samartzis is Chief Executive Officer of LanzaJet, which develops Alcohol-to-Jet technology for sustainable aviation fuel production. He brings 25 years of experience in the energy and airline sectors, including work on commercial-scale sustainable fuel projects and UN coordination on aviation emissions reduction, and holds an M.B.A. from the Saïd Business School at Oxford, a M.A. from Johns Hopkins University, and a B.A. from the University of Chicago.
DGDouglas Graham
Douglas GrahamVP

Board

MT
Mark TownleyBoard Director
LH
Laurel HarmonBoard Director
KH
Kosuke HattoriBoard Director
DK
David KingBoard Director
AM
Andrew MurfinBoard Director
JD
Jim DaviesBoard Director
JH
Jennifer HolmgrenBoard Chair

Investors · 8

MUFG✓ confirmed by LanzaJetLondon

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Foothill Ventureslisted by Foothill VenturesLos Altos · $100K – $10M

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International Airlines Group (IAG)reportedLondon

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Also in the syndicate · 4

Groupe ADPInternational Airlines GroupleadLanzaTechShelllead

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$77M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2024–2026

▶$30MraisedMar 2024 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Mark TownleyDirector
  • Laurel HarmonDirector
  • Kosuke HattoriDirector
  • David KingDirector
  • Andrew MurfinDirector
  • Jimmy SamartzisExecutive Officer
  • Jim DaviesDirector
  • Douglas GrahamExecutive Officer
  • Jennifer HolmgrenDirector
Amount sold
$30M
Minimum investment
$10M
First sale
Feb 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

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In the news

LanzaJet Raises $47M in New Fundingfinsmes.com · Feb 2026

Frequently asked questions

What does LanzaJet do?
LanzaJet develops and commercializes Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) technology to produce sustainable aviation fuel, enabling the aviation industry to reduce carbon emissions. The company operates pilot and commercial-scale production facilities and works with airlines and energy companies to scale SAF deployment globally.
Who are LanzaJet's investors?
LanzaJet's investors include Mitsui & Co, MUFG, Foothill Ventures, International Airlines Group (IAG).
How much funding has LanzaJet raised?
LanzaJet has disclosed $77M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is LanzaJet headquartered?
LanzaJet is headquartered in Deerfield, US.