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Rise Reforming

YC S26 ↗

Chicago, US · Founded 2024 · 4 employees · 2 known investors

rise-reforming.com ↗

Rise Reforming converts stranded biogas from wastewater plants, farms, and landfills into valuable chemicals including dimethyl ether (DME), methanol, and dimethyl carbonate (DMC) using modular, containerized technology. The company serves the chemical industry, offering a low-carbon alternative to fossil fuel-dependent chemical production with domestic feedstock security.

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S26)

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George RoseinCo-Founder and CEO

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Lucas ZubillagainCo-Founder & CTO

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Jona van OordinCo-Founder & COO

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Nina KritikosFounding Process Engineer

Investors · 2

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Y Combinator✓ verifiedSan Francisco · $500K

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LongJump VenturesChicago · $110K