OXCCU
Oxford, GB · Founded 2021 · 14 known investors
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OXCCU develops catalytic technology that converts waste CO2 into sustainable aviation fuel, chemicals, and biodegradable plastics, with an initial focus on decarbonising air transport. The Oxford-based company serves the aviation and energy sectors with low-carbon fuel production technology.
Founders & leadership
OXCCU was founded in 2021 by Andrew Symes, Jane Jin, Peter Edwards, Tiancun Xiao, and Benzhen Yao.
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Andrew SymesinCEOAndrew Symes is co-founder and CEO of OXCCU, a spinout from Oxford University that converts waste carbon sources into fuels and chemicals using novel catalyst technology. He previously worked as a climate technology venture investor.
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Jane JininCo-Founder & Chief Innovation and IP OfficerJane Jin is Co-founder and Chief Innovation and IP Officer of OXCCU, an Oxford University spinout developing catalytic technology to convert waste CO2 into sustainable aviation fuels and chemicals. She previously led innovation commercialisation and spinout development at Oxford University Innovation, where she held roles including ClimateTech Innovation Lead, and before that worked as a consultant analyst at Oakland Innovation advising multinational companies on technology commercialisation strategies.
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Peter EdwardsAcademic Co-founder
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Tiancun XiaoinAcademic Co-founder
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Benzhen YaoinAcademic Co-founder
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James Oliver HutchingsExecutive
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Board
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Alan John AubreyBoard director
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Daniel Paul GoldmanBoard director
Investors · 14
Clean Energy Ventures✓ verifiedBoston · $100K – $5M
Kiko Ventures✓ verifiedLondon
TechEnergy VenturesBuenos Aires
Aramco Venturesreported · 2 sources
Braavos CapitalreportedLos Angeles
Eni NextreportedBoston
IAGi VenturesreportedLondon
International Airlines Group (IAG)reportedLondon
ORLEN VCreportedWarsaw
Safran Corporate VenturesreportedParis · $1.1M – $5.4M
Also in the syndicate · 4
HostplusIP Group/Kiko VenturesTCVCUniversity of Oxford
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$56M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2025
- $28MSeries BSep 2025 · 2 sources
Aramco Ventures, Braavos Capital, Clean Energy Ventures, Eni Next, Hostplus, IAGi Ventures, International Airlines Group (IAG), IP Group/Kiko Ventures, Orlen VC, Safran Corporate Ventures, TCVC, University of Oxford
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▶$28MraisedNov 2025 · 11 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$28MraisedNov 2025 · 11 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- James Oliver HutchingsExecutive Officer
- Alan John AubreyDirector
- Andrew Alexander Dacres SymesExecutive Officer, Director
- Daniel Paul GoldmanDirector
- Tiancun XiaoDirector
- Offering amount
- $28M
- Amount sold
- $28M
- Minimum investment
- $673.7K
- First sale
- Sep 2025
- Incorporated
- Corporation, United Kingdom, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does OXCCU do?
- OXCCU develops catalytic technology that converts waste CO2 into sustainable aviation fuel, chemicals, and biodegradable plastics, with an initial focus on decarbonising air transport. The Oxford-based company serves the aviation and energy sectors with low-carbon fuel production technology.
- Who founded OXCCU?
- OXCCU was founded by Andrew Symes, Jane Jin, Peter Edwards, Tiancun Xiao, Benzhen Yao in 2021.
- Who are OXCCU's investors?
- OXCCU's investors include Clean Energy Ventures, Kiko Ventures, TechEnergy Ventures, Aramco Ventures, Braavos Capital, Eni Next, IAGi Ventures, International Airlines Group (IAG) and 2 more.
- How much funding has OXCCU raised?
- OXCCU has disclosed $56M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
- Where is OXCCU headquartered?
- OXCCU is headquartered in Oxford, GB.