# Syzygy Plasmonics

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/syzygy-plasmonics

- Industry: Chemicals
- Headquarters: Houston, US
- Website: www.plasmonics.tech
- Total disclosed funding: $110M
- Latest round: Series C (Nov 4, 2022)
- Investors on record: 12

## About

Syzygy Plasmonics Inc., based in Houston, US, specializes in innovative technologies for producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and other clean fuels using advanced light-powered reactors.Founded in 2018, Syzygy Plasmonics Inc. operates at the forefront of sustainable energy solutions, focusing on the development of clean fuel production technologies. The company has completed a total of 8 deals, with the most recent deal occurring on April 3, 2025, where they raised USD 24.5 mn in funding. Trevor Best serves as the CEO, guiding the company's strategic initiatives.Syzygy Plasmonics specializes in the development of advanced systems designed to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), methanol, syngas, and hydrogen through innovative light-powered reactors. Their core product, the GHG e-Reforming™ technology, transforms various waste feedstocks—such as landfill gas, dairy gas, agricultural waste, and wastewater gas—into syngas, facilitating clean fuel production while significantly reducing emissions. The Rigel™ Reactor Cells, integral to their GHG e-Reforming™ Modular Reactor, allow for scalable production capabilities, ranging from 1 to over 100 tons per day, depending on the combination of reactor cells and modules. Additionally, their Ammonia e-Cracking technology provides an efficient method for hydrogen production, achieving high conversion rates of ammonia to hydrogen. Syzygy Plasmonics serves a diverse client base, including companies in the aviation and energy sectors, particularly those committed to reducing carbon footprints. Their products are marketed across North America and Europe, targeting industries that require sustainable fuel solutions to meet increasingly stringent emissions regulations.Syzygy Plasmonics generates revenue through the sale of its proprietary technologies and systems to various industrial clients. The company engages in direct business-to-business transactions, structured primarily around partnerships with companies in the energy and aviation sectors. The sales model often involves long-term agreements where clients invest in the installation of Syzygy's reactors to facilitate clean fuel production in line with sustainability goals. The payment structure typically includes upfront costs for technology deployment, followed by recurring fees tied to production metrics or service agreements. Their flagship GHG e-Reforming™ and Rigel™ Reactor Cells are central to these transactions, with specific pricing details aligned with the scale and customization of each deployment tailored to meet client specifications. The company’s focus on providing high-efficiency, low-emission solutions positions them strategically in a growing market for sustainable energy technologies.As of April 2025, following their recent funding of USD 24.5 mn, Syzygy Plasmonics plans to enhance its product offerings and expand into new markets. The company is actively designing next-generation reactor systems aimed for launch within the next 18 months. Additionally, they are targeting expansion into European and Asian markets by 2026, capitalizing on rising demand for sustainable fuel technologies. The recent funding will be instrumental in accelerating product development and market penetration efforts.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Nov 4, 2022, $77M — Sumitomo Corporation of Americas, Chevron Technology Ventures, Horizons Ventures, Aramco Ventures, GOOSE Capital, Evok Innovations, Engine Ventures, Pan American Energy, Toyota Ventures, Carbon Direct Capital, Lotte Chemical, Equinor Ventures
- Series B, Mar 25, 2021, $23M — Horizons Ventures, GOOSE Capital, Evok Innovations, Engine Ventures, Equinor Ventures
- Series A, Dec 2, 2019, $3.9M — GOOSE Capital, Evok Innovations, Engine Ventures
- Series A, Aug 2, 2019, $6.8M — GOOSE Capital, Evok Innovations, Engine Ventures

## Investors

- GOOSE Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/goose-capital) — Series A, Series B, Series C
- Evok Innovations (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/evok-innovations) — Series A, Series B, Series C
- Engine Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/engine-ventures) — Series A, Series B, Series C
- Horizons Ventures — Series B, Series C
- Equinor Ventures — Series B, Series C
- Sumitomo Corporation of Americas — Series C
- Chevron Technology Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/chevron-technology-ventures) — Series C
- Aramco Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/aramco-ventures) — Series C
- Pan American Energy — Series C
- Toyota Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/toyota-ventures) — Series C
- Carbon Direct Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/carbon-direct-capital) — Series C
- Lotte Chemical — Series C