# Imperium Renewables

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/imperium-renewables

- Industry: Chemicals
- Headquarters: Seattle, US
- Website: http://www.imperiumrenewables.com
- Total disclosed funding: $123M
- Latest round: Series B (Feb 28, 2007)
- Investors on record: 13

## About

Imperium Renewables is a biofuels company focused on producing sustainable biodiesel, leveraging renewable resources to meet the increasing demand for cleaner energy alternatives while promoting energy security and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.Founded in 2004 in Seattle, US, Imperium Renewables specializes in the production of biodiesel derived from renewable feedstocks. The company has engaged in six investment deals, with its latest funding round being Series B, which raised USD 113.45 mn in October 2008 from various investors including Ardsley Partners and BlackRock. The current company valuation is USD 1,449.15 mn.Imperium Renewables specializes in the production of sustainable biofuels, focusing on biodiesel derived from renewable resources. The company’s main offerings are designed to meet the growing demand for cleaner energy alternatives. Their production processes convert vegetable oils, animal fats, and other renewable feedstocks into biodiesel suitable for conventional diesel engines. Imperium Renewables serves a diverse client base, including fuel distributors and transportation companies, primarily within North America and Europe, where stringent emissions regulations are present.Imperium Renewables generates revenue through sales of biodiesel products primarily in a B2B model, establishing long-term contracts with fuel distributors and partnerships with other renewable energy firms. Pricing is based on market conditions and client specifications, ensuring competitive rates for high-quality biodiesel. The company's revenue stream is supported by both direct sales and collaborative agreements, aligning with its focus on robust partnerships within the renewable energy sector.Imperium Renewables aims to enhance its product line and expand market reach following its recent funding round in October 2008. The company is developing new biodiesel products and targeting expansion into additional geographic regions to meet increasing market demands. The funding raised during the Series B round will be utilized to support these product developments and market expansion efforts.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Feb 28, 2007, $113M — Technology Partners, Capricorn Investment Group, Ardsley Partners, Nth Power, Tortoise Capital, Stark Investments, Silver Point Capital, BlackRock, Attractor Ventures, Treaty Oak Capital Management, Robeco
- Series A, Jan 18, 2006, $7.5M — Nth Power, Vulcan, Technology Partners
- Seed, Jul 19, 2005, $2M — Ignition Partners

## Investors

- Ignition Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ignition-partners) — Seed
- Nth Power (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/nth-power) — Series A, Series B
- Vulcan (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/vulcan) — Series A
- Technology Partners — Series A, Series B
- Capricorn Investment Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/capricorn-investment-group) — Series B
- Ardsley Partners — Series B
- Tortoise Capital — Series B
- Stark Investments — Series B
- Silver Point Capital — Series B
- BlackRock (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/blackrock) — Series B
- Attractor Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/attractor-ventures) — Series B
- Treaty Oak Capital Management — Series B
- Robeco (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/robeco) — Series B