Who founded Lectrolyst?

Lectrolyst was founded by Greg Hutchings, Feng Jiao in 2018.

Who are Lectrolyst's investors?

Lectrolyst's investors include The Innovation Space.

Where is Lectrolyst headquartered?

Lectrolyst is headquartered in Wilmington, US.

Lectrolyst

Wilmington, US · Founded 2018 · 8 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors

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Lectrolyst develops patented electrolyzer technology that converts carbon dioxide emissions into multi-carbon chemicals such as acetate and ethylene, partnering with carbon emitters and chemical consumers to produce everyday products including edible protein and plastics. A University of Delaware spin-off founded in 2018, it operates in the carbon capture and utilization space.

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Founders & leadership

Lectrolyst was founded in 2018 by Greg Hutchings and Feng Jiao.

Greg Hutchings Co-founder & PresidentGreg Hutchings is co-founder and president of Lectrolyst, a University of Delaware spin-off that develops electrolyzer technology to convert carbon dioxide into multi-carbon chemicals for industrial and consumer applications.

Feng Jiao Co-founder & Scientific AdvisorFeng Jiao is a materials and electrochemistry researcher who leads research in electrochemical systems for carbon utilization and nanostructured materials for energy applications, with published work on carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide electrolysis processes and their conversion to multi-carbon chemicals. Co-founder and Scientific Advisor of Lectrolyst, a University of Delaware spin-off developing electrolyzer technology that converts carbon emissions into chemicals and fuels.

Investors · 1

The Innovation Spacelisted by The Innovation SpaceWilmington · $200K

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Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken

Agency	Phase	Year	Amount
ARPA-E	Phase II	2020	$250K
ARPA-E	Phase I	2020	$250K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

Frequently asked questions

What does Lectrolyst do?: Lectrolyst develops patented electrolyzer technology that converts carbon dioxide emissions into multi-carbon chemicals such as acetate and ethylene, partnering with carbon emitters and chemical consumers to produce everyday products including edible protein and plastics. A University of Delaware spin-off founded in 2018, it operates in the carbon capture and utilization space.
Who founded Lectrolyst?: Lectrolyst was founded by Greg Hutchings, Feng Jiao in 2018.
Who are Lectrolyst's investors?: Lectrolyst's investors include The Innovation Space.
Where is Lectrolyst headquartered?: Lectrolyst is headquartered in Wilmington, US.