LanzaJet
Deerfield, US · Delaware corporation · 8 known investors
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Dan Birminghamunlockedknows Jimmy Samartzis · together at Fermilab (overlapped)
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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.
Founders & leadership
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Jimmy SamartzisinChief 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.
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Douglas GrahaminVP
Board
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Mark TownleyBoard Director
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Laurel HarmonBoard Director
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Kosuke HattoriBoard Director
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David KingBoard Director
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Andrew MurfinBoard Director
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Jim DaviesBoard Director
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Jennifer HolmgrenBoard Chair
Investors · 8
Mitsui & Co✓ verified
MUFG✓ verifiedLondon
Foothill VenturesLos Altos · $100K – $10M
International Airlines Group (IAG)reported · 2 sourcesLondon
Also in the syndicate · 4
Groupe ADPInternational Airlines GroupleadLanzaTechShelllead
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$77M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2024–2026
- $47MraisedFeb 2026 · 4 sources
International Airlines Group (lead), International Airlines Group (IAG) (lead), Shell (lead), Groupe ADP, LanzaTech, Mitsui
Source ↗
▶$30MraisedMar 2024 · 1 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$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
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 5
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Twelve33 shared keywordsTwelve transforms CO2 into chemicals, fuels, and materials through carbon transformation technology. The company targets industrial applications in the chemical and energy sectors.
Boom Supersonic32 shared keywordsBoom Supersonic develops supersonic aircraft and engines, including the Overture commercial airliner and the Symphony turbofan engine, targeting commercial aviation and advanced infrastructure applications.
AIRCO29 shared keywordsAIRCO produces high-purity ethanol through a catalytic process that converts carbon dioxide directly into ethanol, eliminating agricultural fermentation. The product is designed for premium beverage, fragrance, and flavor manufacturers seeking consistent, low-carbon ingredients with superior quality control.
SkyNRG29 shared keywordsSkyNRG develops and operates sustainable aviation fuel production facilities and platforms, serving airlines and aviation companies seeking to decarbonize operations. The Dutch company sources and sells SAF sourced from renewable feedstocks as a drop-in replacement for fossil jet fuel.
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In the news
LanzaTech Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results | The Manila Timesmanilatimes.net · Aug 2026Frequently 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.