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Rise Reforming

YC S26

Chicago, US · Founded 2024 · 4 employees · 1 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.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechEnergyHard TechSmart Waste ManagementAlternative FuelsRenewable EnergyClimateTechin /risereforming@ycombinator

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S26)

George Rose
George RoseinCo-Founder and CEO
Lucas Zubillaga
Lucas ZubillagainCo-Founder and CTO
Jona van Oord
Jona van OordinCo-Founder and COO
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Nina KritikosFounding Process Engineer

Investors · 1