Chevron Technology Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Chevron Corporation, focused on scouting, funding, testing, validating, and integrating emerging technologies into Chevron's core businesses. Founded in 1999 and based in Houston, with a presence in California, it identifies early-stage companies across the United States and pursues opportunities in areas such as industrial decarbonization, emerging mobility, energy decentralization, circular economy, water management, advanced materials, hydrogen infrastructure, sensors, and related digital technologies. The team collaborates with startups to develop and commercialize technologies that can enhance Chevron's operations, reduce costs, and improve performance, acting as an innovation partner that helps Chevron adopt new capabilities while aligning with the company's strategy.
Vice President, Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS), New Energies (CNE)
Luca Rigo de Righi
Investor
Jesse Teichman
Investor
Michael Wirth
CEO and Chairman of the Board
Past deals in Houston, TX
Syzygy Plasmonics
Series C in 2022
Syzygy Plasmonics, Inc. is a Houston-based company that specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of photocatalytic reactor systems for industrial chemical reactions. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on creating reactors that facilitate the generation of fuel cell quality hydrogen from ammonia, specifically for small-to-medium-scale applications. These advanced reactors operate at significantly lower temperatures than traditional chemical reactors, allowing for reduced maintenance costs and the ability to quickly start or stop production. By utilizing light as an energy source, Syzygy Plasmonics enables the integration of renewable electricity into chemical manufacturing, contributing to the decarbonization of various industries and supporting the on-site production of ultra-low-cost hydrogen gas for fuel cell vehicles.
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