United States · Venture startup

Who invested in Velocys

One round we have observed, with the one investor named in it. Every figure came from a named source, and where the company reported a raise to the SEC itself, that is shown beside it.

Energy

Funding summaryUpdated 26 Oct 2026

$40Mraised across 1 round since 2024, from 1 source

Latest round
Venture, $40MFeb 2024
Investors
1
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The rounds

  1. Feb 2024
    Venture$40M

    Source recorded

Founders and team

From Velocys's own website and the SEC filings it signed: 9 on the team.

  • Matthew ViergutzChief Executive Officer
  • Andy BensleyChief Operating Officer
  • Jully TorresChief Financial Officer
  • Melissa NewsomChief People Officer
  • Sachin JoshiChief Commercial Officer
  • Nick LeslieHead of Legal and IP
  • Paul F. SchubertExecutive Officer, Directori
  • Roy LipskiExecutive Officer, Directori
  • Susan RobertsonExecutive Officer, Directori

On the board, as filediAndrew F. JamiesonJan F. VerloopJulian F. WestPierre F. JungelsSandra F. Shaw

Everyone who backed them

LightrockVC firm1round

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Also claim to have backed them

This firm lists Velocys as a portfolio company on their own website, but no report of a round names it. They are the firms' own claims, kept apart from the rounds above.

Kibo InvestFamily officePer its own site

Quick answers about Velocys

Who invested in Velocys?

Velocys's investors include Lightrock.

How much has Velocys raised?

Velocys has raised $40M across 1 round since 2024.

When did Velocys last raise?

Velocys's most recent round was a Venture of $40M in Feb 2024.

What was Velocys's biggest round?

Its most recent round, $40M in Feb 2024, is also its largest on record.

Who backed Velocys first?

Velocys's first round on record, in Feb 2024, was backed by Lightrock.

What stage is Velocys at?

Velocys's latest named round is a Venture, in Feb 2024.

Where is Velocys based?

Velocys is based in the United States.

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