Who founded Supercritical Solutions?

Supercritical Solutions was founded by Matt Bird, Mike Russ in 2020.

Who are Supercritical Solutions's investors?

Supercritical Solutions's investors include Blackfinch Ventures, Deep Science Ventures, Earth Venture Capital, Global Brain, Shell Ventures, Toyota Ventures.

Supercritical Solutions

Founded 2020 · 50 employees on LinkedIn · 7 known investors

Supercritical develops a high-pressure, efficient electrolyser technology for producing green hydrogen, enabling industrial transition away from fossil fuels. The company serves industries requiring hydrogen for chemical production, refining, and energy applications.

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Founders & leadership

Supercritical Solutions was founded in 2020 by Matt Bird and Mike Russ.

Matt Bird inCo-founderMatt Bird is co-founder and CEO of Supercritical, which develops high-pressure, efficient electrolyser technology for producing green hydrogen for industrial use. He has over two decades of executive experience in technology, operations, and business transformation, including a leadership role at TalkTalk where he oversaw improvements in customer complaints and satisfaction, and previously built a £22m business.

Mike Russ inCo-founderCo-founder of Supercritical Solutions, which develops high-pressure, efficient electrolyser technology for producing green hydrogen for industries such as chemical production, refining, and energy.

Investors · 7

Blackfinch VenturesCheltenham

Deep Science VenturesLondon

Earth Venture Capital

Global BrainTokyo · $100K – $184M

Shell VenturesreportedLondon

Toyota Venturesreported · 3 sourcesLos Altos

Also in the syndicate · 1

Shelllead

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

Undisclosed amountSeries AMar 2025 · 3 sources
Shell (lead), Toyota Ventures (lead)
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Competitors · 1

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In the news

Supercritical Raises $18 Million to Scale Low-Cost Green Hydrogen Solution - ESG Todayesgtoday.com · Mar 2025

Supercritical Secures £14M Investment for Green Hydrogen Tech | Fuel Cells Worksfuelcellsworks.com · Mar 2025

Supercritical funding news - London-based Supercritical Solutions Secures £14 Million in Series A Round Fundingstartuprise.co.uk · Mar 2025

Supercritical raises £14M Series A for affordable green hydrogen, led by Shell and Toyota Ventures - Tech.eutech.eu · Mar 2025

UK's Supercritical Solutions raises £14m in Series A investment roundqcintel.com · Mar 2025

Electrolyser developer Supercritical Solutions raises USD 3.6m in seed funding round | Renewable Energy News | Renewables Nowrenewablesnow.com · Jan 2022

Frequently asked questions

What does Supercritical Solutions do?: Supercritical develops a high-pressure, efficient electrolyser technology for producing green hydrogen, enabling industrial transition away from fossil fuels. The company serves industries requiring hydrogen for chemical production, refining, and energy applications.
Who founded Supercritical Solutions?: Supercritical Solutions was founded by Matt Bird, Mike Russ in 2020.
Who are Supercritical Solutions's investors?: Supercritical Solutions's investors include Blackfinch Ventures, Deep Science Ventures, Earth Venture Capital, Global Brain, Shell Ventures, Toyota Ventures.