Velocys
Abingdon · 5 known investors
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Velocys licenses advanced Fischer-Tropsch reactor technology and catalysts for the commercial production of sustainable aviation fuel, renewable diesel, and synthetic eFuels. The company serves project developers and engineering firms building renewable fuel plants globally.
Founders & leadership
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Roy LipskiinCEO and Co-founder2006–2008Roy Lipski has led technology companies for over two decades, working at the intersection of science and business. He founded Bud Love, a cannabis-related product company, and Creo, a biotech ingredients company focused on cannabinoid commercialization.
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Susan RobertsoninCFO2007–2017Susan Robertson has held senior financial and operational roles at organizations ranging from large enterprises to smaller firms, and brings board-level experience as both an executive and non-executive director to her position at Velocys.
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Paul F. SchubertinExecutivePaul F. Schubert holds a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville and a Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. He served as Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director of Velocys, where he oversaw technology development, project deployment, and manufacturing of Fischer-Tropsch systems, and previously held technology and operations roles at Syntroleum, Catalytica, Phillips Petroleum, SGS, and Engelhard Corporation across the chemicals and energy sectors.
Board
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Pierre JungelsBoard director
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Jan VerloopBoard director
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Andrew JamiesonBoard director
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Julian WestBoard director
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Sandra ShawBoard director
Investors · 5
Also in the syndicate · 3
GenZeroleadKibo InvestmentsleadLightrocklead
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$42M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2014–2024
- $40MraisedFeb 2024 · 2 sources
Carbon Direct Capital (lead), GenZero (lead), Kibo Investments (lead), Lightrock (lead)
Source ↗
▶$2MraisedMar 2014 · 1 investors · Other EnergyRule 506(c)
▶$2MraisedMar 2014 · 1 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(c)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Pierre JungelsDirector
- Jan VerloopDirector
- Andrew JamiesonDirector
- Julian WestDirector
- Roy LipskiExecutive Officer, Director
- Sandra ShawDirector
- Susan RobertsonExecutive Officer, Director
- Paul F. SchubertExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $2M
- Amount sold
- $2M
- Minimum investment
- $2M
- First sale
- Mar 2014
- Incorporated
- Corporation, United Kingdom
- Federal exemptions
- 06c
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Velocys do?
- Velocys licenses advanced Fischer-Tropsch reactor technology and catalysts for the commercial production of sustainable aviation fuel, renewable diesel, and synthetic eFuels. The company serves project developers and engineering firms building renewable fuel plants globally.
- Who founded Velocys?
- Velocys was founded by Roy Lipski.
- Who are Velocys's investors?
- Velocys's investors include Ahren Innovation Capital, Carbon.
- How much funding has Velocys raised?
- Velocys has disclosed $42M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
- Where is Velocys headquartered?
- Velocys is headquartered in Abingdon.