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Syzygy Plasmonics
Houston, US · Founded 2018 · Delaware corporation · 67 employees on LinkedIn · 17 known investors
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Syzygy Plasmonics converts waste biogas and renewable electricity into sustainable aviation fuel using proprietary photocatalytic technology. The company serves airlines and fuel buyers seeking low-carbon alternatives to conventional jet fuel.
Founders & leadership
Syzygy Plasmonics was founded in 2018 by Suman Khatiwada, Trevor Best, and Suman Khatiwada, PhD.
Board
Investors · 17
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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$110.2M disclosed across 3 of 5 rounds · 2019–2025
- Undisclosed amountSeries BApr 2021Source ↗
▶$76.7MraisedNov 2022 · 17 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
- Ann DeWittDirector
- Michael BiddleDirector
- Kerry LiuDirector
- Josh DienstagDirector
- Trevor BestExecutive Officer, Director
- Matthew HillDirector
- Suman Khatiwada KhatiwadaDirector, Executive Officer
- Offering amount
- $76.7M
- Amount sold
- $76.7M
- First sale
- Nov 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$22.8MraisedApr 2021 · 10 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
- Patrick PoonDirector
- Suman KhatiwadaDirector, Executive Officer
- Ann DeWittDirector
- Michael BiddleDirector
- Matthew HillDirector
- Trevor BestExecutive Officer, Director
- Donald R. Kendall Jr.Director
- Offering amount
- $22.8M
- Amount sold
- $22.8M
- First sale
- Mar 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$10.7MraisedDec 2019 · 31 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Mike BiddleDirector
- Ann DeWittDirector
- Don KendallDirector
- Suman KhatiwadaExecutive Officer, Director
- Trevor BestExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $10.7M
- Amount sold
- $10.7M
- First sale
- Aug 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Science Foundation | Phase II | 2021 | $961.4K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2019 | $224.1K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Syzygy Plasmonics do?
- Syzygy Plasmonics converts waste biogas and renewable electricity into sustainable aviation fuel using proprietary photocatalytic technology. The company serves airlines and fuel buyers seeking low-carbon alternatives to conventional jet fuel.
- Who founded Syzygy Plasmonics?
- Syzygy Plasmonics was founded by Suman Khatiwada, Trevor Best, Suman Khatiwada, PhD in 2018.
- Who are Syzygy Plasmonics's investors?
- Syzygy Plasmonics's investors include Climate Impact Capital, Evok Innovations, GOOSE Capital, Horizons Ventures, Lotte Ventures, New Climate Ventures, The Engine Ventures, Aramco Ventures and 5 more.
- How much funding has Syzygy Plasmonics raised?
- Syzygy Plasmonics has disclosed $110.2M raised across 3 of its 5 known rounds.
- Where is Syzygy Plasmonics headquartered?
- Syzygy Plasmonics is headquartered in Houston, US.