# Compress

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/compress

- Industry: Industrial Machinery
- Headquarters: Qingdao, China
- Website: www.qdcet.cn
- Latest round: Series B (Nov 14, 2025)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Based in China, Compress is a company specializing in developing and manufacturing hydraulic-driven compressors tailored for high-pressure fluid systems, with a focus on hydrogen energy solutions.Founded in 2017, Compress operates from Qingdao, China, providing innovative compressor solutions for hydrogen fueling and oil & gas applications. The company has successfully completed three deals, with its most recent deal dated November 2025, indicating active engagement in the investment landscape. The founder's background and prior ventures remain unspecified.Qingdao Compress Energy Technology Co., Ltd. specializes in the development and manufacturing of hydraulic-driven compressors, specifically designed for high-pressure fluid systems. Their core product offerings include integrated hydrogen production and refueling stations, stationary hydrogen refueling stations, and mobile hydrogen refueling units. These products are engineered to enhance the efficiency and reliability of hydrogen fueling processes, catering to the growing demand in the hydrogen energy sector. Furthermore, their compressors support oil and gas applications, including production enhancement, gas lifting, and gas-liquid mixed transportation, thus addressing various challenges in energy sectors. The company serves a diverse client base, including major enterprises such as Sinopec and the National Energy Group, with a market presence primarily in China and expanding to international markets.The revenue generation model for Qingdao Compress Energy Technology is focused on B2B transactions, where they establish partnerships with industrial clients for the sale of their hydraulic-driven compressors and integrated hydrogen solutions. The firm’s flagship products, such as the hydrogen refueling station compressors, are marketed through direct sales agreements, facilitating customized installations based on client specifications. These transactions typically involve negotiated contracts with pricing structures tailored to the scale and requirements of each project, ensuring that clients receive solutions aligned with operational needs. The company's established reputation and technical expertise enable it to command favorable terms in its partnerships, enhancing its revenue potential without publicly disclosed pricing plans.Compress aims to leverage the recent Series B funding raised in November 2025 from Shandong Guohui Capital to enhance its innovative capabilities in high-pressure fluids. The financing will support the development of new products and improve the competitiveness of existing offerings. The company is exploring expansion into international markets and aims to introduce new hydrogen refueling technologies within the next 24 months, aligning with the global shift towards sustainable energy solutions.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Nov 14, 2025 — Shandong Guohui Capital
- Series A, Dec 29, 2024 — Shandong High-tech Investment Corporation, Zhongtai Venture Capital

## Investors

- Shandong High-tech Investment Corporation (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/shandong-high-tech-investment-corporation) — Series A
- Zhongtai Venture Capital — Series A
- Shandong Guohui Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/shandong-guohui-capital) — Series B