AP Ventures

AP Ventures LLP is a venture capital firm based in London, specializing in investments in startups and growth capital, particularly those leveraging the unique properties of platinum group metals (PGMs) to address global challenges. Founded in 2014, the firm focuses on innovative technologies in sectors such as hydrogen infrastructure, including low-carbon hydrogen production, electrolysis, and storage solutions. It also targets applications in fuel cell technologies, energy storage, and sustainable energy systems. The firm seeks to foster advancements that contribute to decarbonization and the global transition to net zero. With a preference for global investments, AP Ventures' strategic approach emphasizes support for businesses that develop patentable technologies and sustainable solutions to resource scarcity and renewable energy integration. Its specialized team brings a wealth of expertise and a successful track record in identifying and nurturing high-growth ventures.

Meryem Cherif

Investment Manager

Charlie Clark

Investment Manager

Pamela Darchiville

CFO

James Diaz-Sokoloff

Investment Manager

Kevin Eggers

Partner

Calum Ferguson

Associate

Alexis Garavel

Investment Manager

Sengo Garrine

Investment Manager

Risei Goto

Investment Manager

Andrew Hinkly

Managing Partner

Kosuke Kobayashi

Investment Manager

Michelle Robson

Senior Investment Manager

Sebastian Vetter

Investor

Kim-Leigh van der Westhuizen

Associate

Mardé Wyk

Venture Partner

Brandon Zhanda

Investment Analyst

Past deals in Biofuel

Amogy

Series B in 2023
Amogy is a start-up, located in Brooklyn, New York and is working on a novel carbon-free energy storage system using ammonia as a fuel.

Amogy

Corporate Round in 2022
Amogy is a start-up, located in Brooklyn, New York and is working on a novel carbon-free energy storage system using ammonia as a fuel.

C-Zero

Venture Round in 2022
C-Zero develops a natural gas decarbonizing technology designed to avoid the generation of carbon dioxide from energy processing. The company's technology removes the carbon from natural gas so that energy consumers can enjoy zero-emission, low-cost energy on demand. It uses high-temperature catalytic melt systems to break down methane, the primary molecule in natural gas, into hydrogen and solid carbon.

Fairbrics

Seed Round in 2022
Fairbrics is developing the first synthetic fiber with a net positive impact on climate change and capable of meeting the demand of the market.

EH Group

Seed Round in 2022
EH Group Engineering specializes in the development and manufacturing of innovative hydrogen fuel cell technology. Based in Canton de Vaud, Switzerland, the company focuses on a low temperature fuel cell design that emphasizes scalability and significant cost reduction. Their fuel cells are characterized by high power density and enhanced system efficiency, making them suitable for various high-power applications, including stationary systems, heavy-duty mobility, marine, and aviation. Collaborating with key industrial partners and leveraging academic expertise, EH Group aims to accelerate the commercialization and large-scale deployment of hydrogen fuel cells, positioning itself as a leader in the emerging hydrogen economy.

Amogy

Series A in 2021
Amogy is a start-up, located in Brooklyn, New York and is working on a novel carbon-free energy storage system using ammonia as a fuel.

ZeroAvia

Series B in 2021
ZeroAvia, Inc. designs zero-emission aircraft specifically for commercial short-haul trips. Founded in 2017 by Val Miftakhov, the company is headquartered in Hollister, California, with an additional office in Cranfield, United Kingdom. ZeroAvia develops a hydrogen fuel cell system that powers electric propulsion, enabling practical zero-emission aviation. The company initially targets a travel range of 500 miles for regional aircraft accommodating 10 to 20 passengers. This innovative approach significantly reduces operational costs, offering four times lower fuel and engine maintenance expenses compared to traditional aviation solutions.

Infinium

Venture Round in 2021
Infinium specializes in the production of electrofuels designed to decarbonize the transportation sector. By offering a net-zero carbon alternative to traditional liquid fuels, Infinium's electrofuels serve as drop-in replacements for petroleum-derived products, allowing immediate use in various transportation fleets, including planes, ships, and trucks. This innovative solution enables clients to significantly reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions without the need for extensive capital investments or time-consuming upgrades to existing infrastructure.

ZeroAvia

Venture Round in 2021
ZeroAvia, Inc. designs zero-emission aircraft specifically for commercial short-haul trips. Founded in 2017 by Val Miftakhov, the company is headquartered in Hollister, California, with an additional office in Cranfield, United Kingdom. ZeroAvia develops a hydrogen fuel cell system that powers electric propulsion, enabling practical zero-emission aviation. The company initially targets a travel range of 500 miles for regional aircraft accommodating 10 to 20 passengers. This innovative approach significantly reduces operational costs, offering four times lower fuel and engine maintenance expenses compared to traditional aviation solutions.

Starfire Energy

Venture Round in 2021
Starfire Energy, founded in 2007 and based in Aurora, Colorado, focuses on the development and deployment of sustainable energy technologies. The company has created a process for synthesizing clean liquid fuel, specifically ammonia, from renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power. This carbon-free ammonia serves multiple purposes, including use as fertilizer, refrigerant, and energy-dense fuel. Starfire Energy's modular systems, designed for easy on-site installation, utilize only renewable energy, air, and water as inputs, thereby supporting clients' needs for energy storage, transportation, heating, and industrial applications while promoting sustainability and reducing carbon emissions.

Amogy

Funding Round in 2021
Amogy is a start-up, located in Brooklyn, New York and is working on a novel carbon-free energy storage system using ammonia as a fuel.

Infinium

Venture Round in 2021
Infinium specializes in the production of electrofuels designed to decarbonize the transportation sector. By offering a net-zero carbon alternative to traditional liquid fuels, Infinium's electrofuels serve as drop-in replacements for petroleum-derived products, allowing immediate use in various transportation fleets, including planes, ships, and trucks. This innovative solution enables clients to significantly reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions without the need for extensive capital investments or time-consuming upgrades to existing infrastructure.

C-Zero

Venture Round in 2021
C-Zero develops a natural gas decarbonizing technology designed to avoid the generation of carbon dioxide from energy processing. The company's technology removes the carbon from natural gas so that energy consumers can enjoy zero-emission, low-cost energy on demand. It uses high-temperature catalytic melt systems to break down methane, the primary molecule in natural gas, into hydrogen and solid carbon.

Greyrock Energy

Venture Round in 2019
Greyrock Energy develops groundbreaking technologies for the direct conversion
 of natural gas into pump-ready transportation fuels. Greyrock’s Direct Fuel Production (DFP) conversion 
technologies avoid many of the costly and large-scale processes associated with 
historical gas-to-liquids (GTL) approaches, allowing much wider and more flexible deployment, at
 much lower gas volumes.

Ergosup

Series B in 2019
Ergosup is a company based in Malataverne, France, that specializes in the development of decentralized hydrogen-energy production systems. The firm has created an innovative process for producing high-pressure hydrogen on-site, which facilitates the refueling of hydrogen fuel vehicles. Ergosup provides generators that store and convert electricity into hydrogen under pressure, enabling the co-generation of electric power for hydrogen service stations and various industrial applications. This technology allows clients to achieve zero-emission solutions for mobility applications, contributing to a more sustainable energy future.
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