# LanzaTech Global

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/lanzatech-global

- Industry: Environmental Services
- Headquarters: Skokie, US
- Website: www.lanzatech.com
- Total disclosed funding: $197M
- Latest round: Series D (Dec 9, 2014)
- Investors on record: 10

## About

LanzaTech, Inc. is a US-based company specializing in carbon recycling technology that converts industrial waste carbon emissions into sustainable products, contributing to the circular carbon economy.Founded in 2005 in Skokie, US, LanzaTech, Inc. focuses on carbon capture and utilization, transforming waste emissions into valuable raw materials. Sean Simpson is the founder, and Jennifer Holmgren serves as CEO. The company has engaged in 14 deals to date, with its most recent funding round occurring on December 18, 2024, where it received USD 20.00 mn in Grant funding from the U.S. Department of Energy, contributing to a total amount raised of USD 30.00 mn.LanzaTech specializes in carbon recycling technology that transforms waste carbon emissions into sustainable products such as fuels and chemicals. Their proprietary process captures carbon-rich gases from industrial operations like steel mills and landfills, enabling a biorecycling approach that integrates recycled carbon into supply chains. Since commercializing operations in 2018, LanzaTech has partnered with industries across North America, Europe, and Asia, promoting sustainability and emission reductions.LanzaTech generates revenue through partnerships with sectors focused on carbon capture and utilization. They engage in business-to-business (B2B) contracts that integrate their technology into client operations, allowing for the recycling of waste carbon. This revenue model is supported by licensing agreements and project fees related to the deployment of their carbon recycling technology, although specific pricing plans are not publicly disclosed.In December 2024, LanzaTech, Inc. secured approximately USD 20.00 mn in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Energy as part of a larger USD 200.00 mn funding initiative. This funding will be utilized for a Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) study and to develop plans for Project SECURE with Technip Energies, aimed at decarbonizing ethylene production. LanzaTech plans to expand its technology into new markets, enhancing its sustainability impact.

## Funding rounds

- Series D, Dec 9, 2014, $60M — Khosla Ventures, K1W1
- Series D, Mar 25, 2014, $60M — N47, Mitsui & Co. USA, Qiming Venture Partners, Khosla Ventures, China International Capital Corporation, K1W1
- Series C, Jan 23, 2012, $56M — Burrill & Company, Qiming Venture Partners, Khosla Ventures, PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad, K1W1, Dialog Group Berhad
- Series B, Jul 13, 2010, $18M — Qiming Venture Partners, Khosla Ventures, SB China Venture Capital, K1W1
- Series A, Apr 25, 2007, $3.5M — Khosla Ventures

## Investors

- Khosla Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/khosla-ventures) — Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
- Qiming Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/qiming-venture-partners) — Series B, Series C, Series D
- SB China Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sb-china-venture-capital) — Series B
- K1W1 — Series B, Series C, Series D
- Burrill & Company (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/burrill-company) — Series C
- PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad — Series C
- Dialog Group Berhad — Series C
- N47 (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/n47) — Series D
- Mitsui & Co. USA — Series D
- China International Capital Corporation (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/china-international-capital-corporation) — Series D