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NEXT Renewable Fuels

Houston, US · Founded 2016 · Delaware corporation

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Founders & leadership

ECEugene Cotten
Eugene CottenMr. Cotten is also the President of Lakeview RNG, LLC.
CE
Christopher EfirdExecutiveChristopher Efird is co-founder and CEO of NEXT Renewable Fuels, which develops clean fuels and decarbonization technologies. He has over 40 years of experience in entrepreneurship and industrial project development, with particular expertise in energy markets, public company listings, and private equity investment.
DK
David KaneExecutive
CH
Chris HearnMr. Hearn is only an officer of Lakeview RNG, LLC.

Board

JE
Jo Ellen DarcyBoard director
ST
Stephen TrauberBoard director
LH
Lisa HolmesBoard director
BA
Birgette AhringBoard director
RR
Robert RussellBoard director

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$88.1M disclosed across 14 rounds · 2018–2025

▶$499KraisedFeb 2026 · 1 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Chris HearnExecutive Officer
  • Eugene CottenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jo Ellen DarcyDirector
  • Stephen TrauberDirector
  • Lisa HolmesDirector
  • Birgette AhringDirector
  • Christopher EfirdExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$500K
Amount sold
$499K
First sale
Dec 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
04, 06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$110KraisedFeb 2024 · 1 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • David KaneExecutive Officer
  • Luisa IngargiolaDirector
  • Chris HearnExecutive Officer
  • Robert ArmstrongExecutive Officer
  • Jo Ellen DarcyDirector
  • Lisa HolmesDirector
  • E. Scott CristDirector
  • Christopher EfirdExecutive Officer, Director
  • Dan KimExecutive Officer, Director
  • Eugene CottenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Stephen TrauberDirector
  • Birgette AhringDirector
Offering amount
$500K
Amount sold
$110K
First sale
Feb 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
04, 06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$150KraisedJan 2024 · 1 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Christopher EfirdExecutive Officer, Director
  • Dan KimExecutive Officer, Director
  • Lisa HolmesDirector
  • David KaneExecutive Officer
  • E. Scott CristDirector
  • Birgette AhringDirector
  • Luisa IngargiolaDirector
  • Jo Ellen DarcyDirector
  • Eugene CottenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Robert ArmstrongExecutive Officer
  • Stephen TrauberDirector
  • Chris HearnExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$500K
Amount sold
$150K
First sale
Dec 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
04, 06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.1MraisedAug 2023 · 2 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Christopher EfirdExecutive Officer, Director
  • E. Scott CristDirector
  • David KaneExecutive Officer
  • Jo Ellen DarcyDirector
  • Robert ArmstrongExecutive Officer
  • Eugene CottenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Dan KimExecutive Officer, Director
  • Lisa HolmesDirector
  • Stephen TrauberDirector
  • Luisa IngargiolaDirector
Offering amount
$5M
Amount sold
$1.1M
First sale
Aug 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
04, 06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3MraisedMay 2023 · 1 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • David KaneExecutive Officer
  • E. Scott CristDirector
  • Luisa IngargiolaDirector
  • Dan KimExecutive Officer, Director
  • Stephen TrauberDirector
  • Christopher EffirdExecutive Officer, Director
  • Lisa HolmesDirector
  • Robert ArmstrongExecutive Officer
  • Eugene CottenExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$3M
Amount sold
$3M
Minimum investment
$3M
First sale
May 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$75MraisedMay 2023 · 7 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Christopher EfirdExecutive Officer, Director
  • Robert ArmstrongExecutive Officer
  • David KaneExecutive Officer
  • Eugene CottenExecutive Officer, Director
  • E. Scott CristDirector
  • Lisa HolmesDirector
  • Luisa IngargiolaDirector
  • Dan KimExecutive Officer, Director
  • Stephen TrauberDirector
Offering amount
$75M
Amount sold
$75M
First sale
Apr 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$950KraisedJan 2023 · 5 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • E. Scott CristDirector
  • Dan KimExecutive Officer, Director
  • David KaneExecutive Officer
  • Luisa IngargiolaDirector
  • Christopher EfirdExecutive Officer, Director
  • Lisa HolmesDirector
  • Eugene CottenExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$3.5M
Amount sold
$950K
First sale
Jan 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
04, 06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$700KraisedSep 2022 · 4 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Luisa IngargiolaDirector
  • Eugene CottenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Dan KimDirector
  • Christopher EfirdExecutive Officer, Director
  • E. Scott CristDirector
  • David KaneExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$700K
Amount sold
$700K
First sale
Sep 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
04, 06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Frequently asked questions

How much funding has NEXT Renewable Fuels raised?
NEXT Renewable Fuels has disclosed $88.1M raised across 14 rounds.
Where is NEXT Renewable Fuels headquartered?
NEXT Renewable Fuels is headquartered in Houston, US.