# Yan Engines

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/yan-engines

- Industry: Environmental Services
- Headquarters: Austin, US
- Website: www.yanengines.com
- Total disclosed funding: $2M
- Latest round: Series A (May 28, 2014)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Yan Engines develops innovative Differential Stroke-Cycle Piston Technology (D-Cycle) to improve power density and fuel efficiency in internal combustion engines, catering primarily to automotive and military sectors.Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Austin, US, Yan Engines creates advanced engine technologies. The firm has undergone strategic pivots in its product development, focusing on innovative piston systems. CEO Lu Yan has a background in engineering and previously founded other tech ventures. The company has successfully completed two deals, with its latest funding round occurring on August 25, 2015, raising USD 0.7 mn.YAN Engines specializes in developing Differential Stroke-Cycle Piston Technology (D-Cycle). This technology enhances internal combustion engine performance by completing four strokes in one crankshaft revolution through a vertically split piston. Their innovations have successfully converted engines like the Ford Fox/Ecoboost 1.0L, achieving a 20% reduction in fuel consumption, targeting automotive manufacturers and military logistics in North America, with plans to expand to international markets.YAN Engines generates revenue through B2B partnerships with automotive manufacturers and other OEMs, involving contractual agreements for integration and retrofit services of their D-Cycle technology. The revenue model is based on project-based fees and performance milestones, focusing on long-term collaborations aimed at improving engine efficiency.Yan Engines aims to launch further developments in D-Cycle technology, with a focus on improving engine systems for both civilian and military applications. The company is exploring expansion into international markets, particularly targeting Europe and Asia by 2025. The recent funding of USD 0.7 mn from August 2015 will be utilized to support product development and market entry strategies.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, May 28, 2014, $2M — New Energy Partners

## Investors

- New Energy Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/new-energy-partners) — Series A