What is Siluria Technologies?
Siluria Technologies is at the forefront of developing proprietary technologies aimed at transforming abundant natural gas and low-value byproducts into valuable fuels and chemicals. The company's innovative solutions are designed to tackle persistent issues in the petrochemical sector, such as volatile commodity prices, fluctuating supply and demand dynamics, increasingly stringent environmental regulations, and the high capital intensity of conventional production methods. By uniquely integrating nanomaterials, advanced catalyst development, and sophisticated chemical engineering, Siluria's revolutionary processes offer an efficient pathway to higher-value products that can be seamlessly integrated into existing industrial infrastructure.
How much funding has Siluria Technologies raised?
Siluria Technologies has raised a total of $172.8M across 7 funding rounds:
Series A
$3.3M
Unspecified
$13.3M
Series B
$20M
Series C
$30M
Series D
$36.2M
Private Equity
$25M
Series E
$45M
Series A (2008): $3.3M, investors not publicly disclosed
Unspecified (2010): $13.3M led by Lux Capital, ARCH Venture Partners, Alloy Ventures, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Altitude Life Science Ventures, and Presidio Ventures
Series B (2011): $20M supported by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Altitude Life Science Ventures, Wellcome Trust, Presidio Ventures, Lux Capital, ARCH Venture Partners, and Alloy Ventures
Series C (2012): $30M featuring Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Vulcan Capital Management, Altitude Life Science Ventures, Presidio Ventures, Lux Capital, ARCH Venture Partners, Bright Capital, The Welcom Trust, and Alloy Ventures
Series D (2014): $36.2M backed by ARCH Venture Partners
Private Equity (2015): $25M with participation from National Petrochemical Industrial Company
Series E (2016): $45M led by Maire Tecnimont S.p.A., Air Liquide Investments, and National Petrochemical Industrial Company
Key Investors in Siluria Technologies
Maire Tecnimont S.p.A.
Maire Tecnimont S.p.A. is an Italian company providing engineering services and plant construction for the hydrocarbon and green energy sectors, specializing in natural gas processing, petrochemicals, and renewable energy solutions.
Air Liquide Investments
Air Liquide is a global leader in gases, technologies, and services for industry and healthcare, focusing on essential molecules like oxygen, nitrogen, and hydrogen, and providing scalable solutions for industrial productivity and decarbonization.
ARCH Venture Partners
ARCH Venture Partners is a leading early-stage venture capital firm that creates and invests in life sciences and advanced technology companies, often cofounding startups with scientists and entrepreneurs to commercialize innovations.
What's next for Siluria Technologies?
With a significant influx of capital, Siluria Technologies is poised to accelerate its commercial production efforts and further scale its operations. The company's strategic investments, particularly its recent major backing, signal a strong commitment to advancing its groundbreaking catalyst and process technologies. This financial momentum will likely enable Siluria to expand its market reach, enhance its production capabilities, and solidify its position as a leader in sustainable fuel and chemical manufacturing. The company's focus on converting natural gas and byproducts into higher-value products aligns with global trends towards resource efficiency and reduced environmental impact, positioning it for sustained growth and innovation in the energy and chemical sectors.
See full Siluria Technologies company page
