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UP Catalyst

Founded 2019 · 43 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors

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UP Catalyst captures CO₂ from flue gases and converts it into carbon nanotubes and battery-grade graphite using its proprietary Molten Salt Carbon Capture and Electrochemical Transformation (MSCC-ET) technology. The company offers a local alternative to imported critical raw materials for battery and carbon-material supply chains.

Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyCleantechClimate TechNew Materials

Founders & leadership

UP Catalyst was founded in 2019 by Gary Urb.

GUGary Urb
Gary UrbCo-founderGary Urb is a co-founder of UP Catalyst, which captures CO₂ from flue gases and converts it into carbon nanotubes and battery-grade graphite. He brings over 15 years of experience in finance and banking, with a background in performance enhancement, investment management, and business transformation.

Investors · 4

European Investment Bank✓ confirmed by UP CatalystLuxembourg

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Extantia CapitalreportedBerlin · $1.1M – $5.5M

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FootPrint CoalitionreportedLos Angeles · $50K – $1M

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Funding

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  • Undisclosed amountseed roundDec 2023 · 2 sources
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In the news

UP Catalyst raises €18 million to advance the EU’s critical raw material production | EU-Startupseu-startups.com · Apr 2025Investing at UP Catalyst - UP Catalystupcatalyst.com · Feb 2025UP Catalyst Raises €4M in Fundingfinsmes.com · Dec 2023UP Catalyst | EU-Startupseu-startups.com · Feb 2022

Frequently asked questions

What does UP Catalyst do?
UP Catalyst captures CO₂ from flue gases and converts it into carbon nanotubes and battery-grade graphite using its proprietary Molten Salt Carbon Capture and Electrochemical Transformation (MSCC-ET) technology. The company offers a local alternative to imported critical raw materials for battery and carbon-material supply chains.
Who founded UP Catalyst?
UP Catalyst was founded by Gary Urb in 2019.
Who are UP Catalyst's investors?
UP Catalyst's investors include Warsaw Equity Group, European Investment Bank, Extantia Capital, FootPrint Coalition.