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Thiozen

Belmont, US · Founded 2020 · Delaware corporation · 2 known investors

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Thiozen, an MIT spinout, produces hydrogen from sour gas waste streams using a low-emission method aimed at the energy industry. The company serves energy sector partners seeking affordable clean hydrogen for decarbonization and energy security.

Founders & leadership

Thiozen was founded in 2020 by Ryan Gillis and Ajay Bawa.

RGRyan Gillis
Ryan GillisCEO, Co-FounderRyan Gillis is an executive officer at Thiozen, an MIT spinout developing hydrogen production from sour gas waste streams. His background spans experimental design, computational chemistry, software development, and machine learning, with commercial experience in technology development, IP strategy, and business development.
ABAjay Bawa
Ajay BawaCOO, Co-Founder
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Massimiliano PieriNamed on SEC filing
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William H. Green, Jr.Named on SEC filing

Investors · 2

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$6.2M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2021–2024

▶$3MraisedJun 2021 · 13 investors · Energy Conservation
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ryan GillisExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ajay BawaExecutive Officer
  • Massimiliano PieriDirector
  • William H. Green, Jr.Director
Offering amount
$3M
Amount sold
$3M
First sale
May 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
National Science FoundationPhase II2023$954.5K
National Science FoundationPhase I2022$254.4K

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Thiozen do?
Thiozen, an MIT spinout, produces hydrogen from sour gas waste streams using a low-emission method aimed at the energy industry. The company serves energy sector partners seeking affordable clean hydrogen for decarbonization and energy security.
Who founded Thiozen?
Thiozen was founded by Ryan Gillis, Ajay Bawa in 2020.
Who are Thiozen's investors?
Thiozen's investors include Good Growth Capital, Eni Next.
How much funding has Thiozen raised?
Thiozen has disclosed $6.2M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Thiozen headquartered?
Thiozen is headquartered in Belmont, US.