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Biofuel startups worldwide

45 biofuel startups worldwide have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 45 that have raised the most, $1.9B between them, with the United States the most common home.

$1.9Braised by these 45
45on our record in all
United Statesmost common home
Enerkemraised the most
  1. 1EnerkemEnerkem is a cleantech company transforming waste into transportation biofuels, renewable chemicals, and everyday products.

    Enerkem is a cleantech company transforming waste into transportation biofuels, renewable chemicals, and everyday products.

    Founded 2000Montreal, Canada$396Mlast round Sept 2015
  2. 2Beta RenewablesBeta Renewables is a biofuels and biochemical company.

    Beta Renewables is a biofuels and biochemical company.

    Founded 2011Tortona, Italy$344Mlast round Oct 2011
  3. 3Neogenyx FuelsNeogenyx Fuels develops, owns, and operates advanced biofuel and renewable natural gas infrastructure projects.

    Neogenyx Fuels develops, owns, and operates advanced biofuel and renewable natural gas infrastructure projects.

    Founded -Framingham, United States$300Mlast round May 2026
  4. 4SGP BioEnergySGP BioEnergy is a bioenergy development company that produces integrated bioenergy products and renewable biofuel for a sustainable future.

    SGP BioEnergy is a bioenergy development company that produces integrated bioenergy products and renewable biofuel for a sustainable future.

    Founded -New York, United States$250Mlast round Oct 2023
  5. 5SolazymeSolazyme is a synthetic biology company converting algal biomass into biofuels for the transportation, cosmetic and food industries.

    Solazyme is a synthetic biology company converting algal biomass into biofuels for the transportation, cosmetic and food industries.

    Founded 2003South San Francisco, United States$146Mlast round Aug 2010
  6. 6Fulcrum BioenergyFulcrum Bioenergy converts household garbage into low-carbon transportation fuels, including jet fuel, diesel, and ethanol.

    Fulcrum Bioenergy converts household garbage into low-carbon transportation fuels, including jet fuel, diesel, and ethanol.

    Founded 2007United States$119Mlast round Jul 2015
  7. 7Solix BiofuelsSolix BioSystems provides integrated solutions and services that enable large scale cultivation of algae.

    Solix BioSystems provides integrated solutions and services that enable large scale cultivation of algae.

    Founded 2006United States$69Mlast round Aug 2012
  8. 8Cobalt TechnologiesCobalt Technologies develops technologies that focuses and designed for biofuels.

    Cobalt Technologies develops technologies that focuses and designed for biofuels.

    Founded 2005United States$56Mlast round Oct 2012
  9. 9XFuelXFuel produces sustainable and net-zero road, marine and aviation drop-in fuels

    XFuel produces sustainable and net-zero road, marine and aviation drop-in fuels

    Founded -Dublin, Spain$41Mlast round May 2026
  10. 10AllylixAllylix develops terpene products for flavor and fragrance, food ingredients, pharmaceuticals, agricultural and biofuels markets.

    Allylix develops terpene products for flavor and fragrance, food ingredients, pharmaceuticals, agricultural and biofuels markets.

    Founded 2002Lexington, United States$31Mlast round Mar 2012
  11. 11TagaddodTagaddod is a Cairo-based cleantech company founded in 2013, specializing in the collection and aggregation of renewable waste-based feedstocks, primarily used

    Tagaddod is a Cairo-based cleantech company founded in 2013, specializing in the collection and aggregation of renewable waste-based feedstocks, primarily used

    Founded 2013Cairo, Egypt$26Mlast round Oct 2025
  12. 12Sundrop FuelsSundrop Fuels, Inc.

    Sundrop Fuels, Inc.

    Founded 2005Longmont, United States$21Mlast round Feb 2008
  13. 13BioGasolBioGasol ApS is a Danish biotechnology and engineering company founded in 2006, originating from the Technical University of Denmark.

    BioGasol ApS is a Danish biotechnology and engineering company founded in 2006, originating from the Technical University of Denmark.

    Founded 2006Ballerup, Denmark$19Mlast round Nov 2012
  14. 14Performance PlantsPerformance Plants Inc.

    Performance Plants Inc.

    Founded 1995Kingston, Canada$13Mlast round Jul 2008
  15. 15LignolLignol is a green development technology company engaged in the production of advanced biofuels.

    Lignol is a green development technology company engaged in the production of advanced biofuels.

    Founded 2005Canada$13Mlast round Aug 2013
  16. 16xF Technologies Inc.xF Technologies Inc., an Albuquerque, NM based company, has developed a patented technology to produce low cost advanced biofuels that can be blended into diese

    xF Technologies Inc., an Albuquerque, NM based company, has developed a patented technology to produce low cost advanced biofuels that can be blended into diese

    Founded 2007Albuquerque, United States$13Mlast round Jun 2015
  17. 17TeraPore TechnologiesTeraPore Technologies is a Cornell University spinout that develops and manufactures high performance filters for protein separations.

    TeraPore Technologies is a Cornell University spinout that develops and manufactures high performance filters for protein separations.

    Founded 2013South San Francisco, United States$10Mlast round Mar 2023
  18. 18Genera EnergyGenera Energy provides integrated biomass supply solutions for the advanced biofuels, biopower, and bio-based products industries.

    Genera Energy provides integrated biomass supply solutions for the advanced biofuels, biopower, and bio-based products industries.

    Founded 2008Vonore, United States$9.0Mlast round Dec 2014
  19. 19Advanced BioEnergyAdvanced BioEnergy is a liability company formed to develop, construct, own, and operate ethanol plants and other biofuels businesses.

    Advanced BioEnergy is a liability company formed to develop, construct, own, and operate ethanol plants and other biofuels businesses.

    Founded 2005United States$7.7Mlast round Dec 2009
  20. 20Terragia BiofuelTerragia Biofuel provides the technology to drive the next generation of biofuels.

    Terragia Biofuel provides the technology to drive the next generation of biofuels.

    Founded 2022Hanover, United States$6.0Mlast round Mar 2024
  21. 21NovogyNovogy develops and produces cellulosic biofuels made from waste paper sludge to be used in transportation.

    Novogy develops and produces cellulosic biofuels made from waste paper sludge to be used in transportation.

    Founded 2009Cambridge, United States$5.5Mlast round Jan 2012
  22. 22BiofuelCircleBiofuelCircle Private Limited is a Pune-based startup founded in June 2020, focusing on the bioenergy supply chain, particularly biomass and biofuels.

    BiofuelCircle Private Limited is a Pune-based startup founded in June 2020, focusing on the bioenergy supply chain, particularly biomass and biofuels.

    Founded 2020Pune, India$5.4Mlast round Aug 2024
  23. 23BioFuelNet CanadaBioFuelNet Canada mobilizes the Canadian biofuels research, industrial, governmental and investment communities.

    BioFuelNet Canada mobilizes the Canadian biofuels research, industrial, governmental and investment communities.

    Founded 2012Montreal, Canada$5.3Mlast round Aug 2023
  24. 24Crimson RenewableCrimson Renewable Energy is a producer of carbon biodiesel and is contributing to the future of advanced biofuels and transportation fuels

    Crimson Renewable Energy is a producer of carbon biodiesel and is contributing to the future of advanced biofuels and transportation fuels

    Founded 2006United States$5.0Mlast round Feb 2014
  25. 25Community FuelsCommunity Fuels is an advanced producer of biomass-based diesel fuels.

    Community Fuels is an advanced producer of biomass-based diesel fuels.

    Founded 2005United States$4.9Mlast round Dec 2013
  26. 26HutanBioHutanBio is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, UK, focused on developing carbon-negative algal biofuel known as HBx.

    HutanBio is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, UK, focused on developing carbon-negative algal biofuel known as HBx.

    Founded 2019Milton, United Kingdom$4.8Mlast round Jun 2024
  27. 27Alga EnergyAlga Energy is developing a photobioreactor plant for the production of biofuels and omega-3 rich oils to generate clean energy.

    Alga Energy is developing a photobioreactor plant for the production of biofuels and omega-3 rich oils to generate clean energy.

    Founded 2007Alcobendas, Spain$3.9Mlast round Oct 2012
  28. 28Alder FuelsAlder Fuels is a process technology and project development company in the advanced, low-carbon transportation fuels industry

    Alder Fuels is a process technology and project development company in the advanced, low-carbon transportation fuels industry

    Founded 2021Louisville, United States$2.0Mlast round Jan 2023
  29. 29Blue BiofuelsBlue Biofuels is a technology company that specializes in renewable energy, biofuels, and new technologies sectors

    Blue Biofuels is a technology company that specializes in renewable energy, biofuels, and new technologies sectors

    Founded -Palm Beach Gardens, United States$1.9Mlast round Jun 2026
  30. 30FermenstationFermenstation is a consulting firm that unites biomass and creative businesses.

    Fermenstation is a consulting firm that unites biomass and creative businesses.

    Founded 2009Sumida, Japan$1.6Mlast round Jan 2024
  31. 31BioMaxBIOMAX is specialized in the development and production of biomaterials from biofertilzers to biofuels from different agricultural waste.

    BIOMAX is specialized in the development and production of biomaterials from biofertilzers to biofuels from different agricultural waste.

    Founded 2017Singapore$1.6Mlast round Feb 2013
  32. 32PhycobloomPhycobloom is a London-based biotechnology startup founded in 2019.

    Phycobloom is a London-based biotechnology startup founded in 2019.

    Founded 2019London, United Kingdom$1.4Mlast round Jun 2023
  33. 33SixRingSixRing created a collection of patented chemical formulas, and low-energy processes for delignifying biomass to produce biofuels.

    SixRing created a collection of patented chemical formulas, and low-energy processes for delignifying biomass to produce biofuels.

    Founded 2020Calgary, Canada$1.4Mlast round Sept 2022
  34. 34AmphoraFounded in 1997, Amphora is a proven Commodity Trading Risk Management provider for crude oil, refined products, biofuels, coal, ore, LNG, refined metals, conce

    Founded in 1997, Amphora is a proven Commodity Trading Risk Management provider for crude oil, refined products, biofuels, coal, ore, LNG, refined metals, conce

    Founded 1997London, Spain$1.1Mlast round Nov 2021
  35. 35Hathaway Renewable EnergyHathaway Renewable Energy (HRE) is undertaking a project that has a cellulosic bio diesel refinery and clean electricity plant.

    Hathaway Renewable Energy (HRE) is undertaking a project that has a cellulosic bio diesel refinery and clean electricity plant.

    Founded 2006United States$1.0Mlast round Dec 2013
  36. 36Pipeline OrganicsPipeline Organics is a cleantech startup based in Nottingham, UK, founded in 2021.

    Pipeline Organics is a cleantech startup based in Nottingham, UK, founded in 2021.

    Founded 2021Nottingham, United Kingdom$1.0Mlast round Aug 2024
  37. 37WaveArrayWaveArray develops an electronic technology platform to eliminate biofouling.

    WaveArray develops an electronic technology platform to eliminate biofouling.

    Founded 2017Naples, United States$999Klast round Apr 2023
  38. 38Green Energy BiofuelsGreen Energy Biofuels is a renewable energy company focused on manufacturing and distributing biofuel products and services.

    Green Energy Biofuels is a renewable energy company focused on manufacturing and distributing biofuel products and services.

    Founded 2013Lagos, Nigeria$800Klast round Apr 2016
  39. 39BioMimetxBioMimetx is a biotech startup focused on the development of green antifouling solutions to prevent marine biofouling.

    BioMimetx is a biotech startup focused on the development of green antifouling solutions to prevent marine biofouling.

    Founded 2013Lisbon, Portugal$776Klast round Dec 2022
  40. 40XylogenicsRedefining fermentation through synthetic biology

    Redefining fermentation through synthetic biology

    Founded 2008Pittsboro, United States$525Klast round Dec 2010
  41. 41Nina EnergyNina Energy Limited is a clean-tech company based in Quito, Ecuador, founded in 2021.

    Nina Energy Limited is a clean-tech company based in Quito, Ecuador, founded in 2021.

    Founded 2025Quito, Ecuador$268Klast round Oct 2025
  42. 42Caribou BiofuelsCaribou Biofuels manufactures biofuels for the conversion of biomass into fuels.

    Caribou Biofuels manufactures biofuels for the conversion of biomass into fuels.

    Founded 2017Modesto$256Klast round Apr 2021
  43. 43Spero EnergySpero Energy, Inc.

    Spero Energy, Inc.

    Founded 2009United States$150Klast round Jul 2014
  44. 44NEXT Renewable FuelsNEXT Renewable Fuels is an oil and energy company that produces advanced biofuel to offer an alternative for petroleum-based diesel.

    NEXT Renewable Fuels is an oil and energy company that produces advanced biofuel to offer an alternative for petroleum-based diesel.

    Founded 2016Clatskanie, United States$150Klast round Dec 2025
  45. 45AlgbioAlgbio treats wastewater and captures CO2 with microalgae to produce biofuels, bioplastics, biomaterials and generate carbon credits.

    Algbio treats wastewater and captures CO2 with microalgae to produce biofuels, bioplastics, biomaterials and generate carbon credits.

    Founded 2021Sariyer, Türkiye$120Klast round Nov 2025
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