# Ionech

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

- Industry: Renewable Energy
- Headquarters: London, UK
- Website: www.ionech.co.uk
- Total disclosed funding: $2.7M
- Latest round: Seed (Jan 16, 2026)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Ionech Limited, based in the UK, specializes in innovative energy hardware technologies that convert ambient natural energy into clean electricity, catering to high-energy applications like refrigeration and air conditioning. Based in London, UK, and founded in 2016 by Managing Director Nathan Owen and co-founder Thomas Kirk, Ionech Limited focuses on developing energy solutions that harness ambient energy. In January 2026,?Ionech Limited raised GBP 2 million in seed funding led by new investor Elbow Beach Capital. The round was part of a larger GBP 2.7 million seed and grant funding. Ionech specializes in innovative energy hardware technologies designed to harness ambient natural energy and convert it into clean, reliable power. Their flagship offering utilizes high voltage pulses and field electron emission techniques to generate superoxide ions, effectively transforming the thermal and chemical potential energy found in ambient air into electrical energy. This technology is targeted at high-energy demand applications, including refrigeration and air conditioning, with aspirations to scale to grid-level implementations. Ionech's solutions are marketed toward a diverse clientele including commercial and industrial sectors, particularly in regions where traditional energy resources are limited or costly. Focused on sustainability, their products are developed to be low-maintenance and easily deployable in challenging environments, thereby addressing both current energy demands and future ecological considerations. Ionech's revenue structure is primarily driven by B2B partnerships, collaborating with various industries to integrate their energy solutions into existing infrastructures. Transactions typically involve direct sales agreements or long-term contracts with clients in sectors such as commercial refrigeration and air conditioning, aligning their technology with client energy efficiency goals. The company’s offerings are packaged or specified solutions tailored to individual customer needs, potentially including bespoke energy systems or subscription-based services for ongoing maintenance and support. While exact pricing plans are proprietary, Ionech's emphasis on creating cost-effective solutions positions them to engage with a wide range of businesses looking to reduce energy costs and carbon footprints. As they expand their product offerings and technological capabilities, Ionech is poised to capitalize on the growing market for clean energy solutions. In January 2026, Ionech Limited received GBP 700,000 of grant funding from Innovate UK, as part of a larger GBP 2.7 mn seed and grant funding. This funding will facilitate the transition from lab-scale development to real-world pilots, accelerating deployment across energy-intensive applications. The company is actively designing new products aimed at enhancing their energy technology offerings, with plans for geographic expansion into markets where energy resources are scarce or costly, targeting regions like Europe and Asia by 2027.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jan 16, 2026, $2.7M — Elbow Beach Capital

## Investors

- Elbow Beach Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/elbow-beach-capital) — Seed