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LanzaTech Closes $20M Private Placement

Key highlights
  • LanzaTech closed a $20M private placement with investors including SiteGround.
  • In 2025, LanzaTech received a €40M EU grant and a £6.4M UK grant for CCUS and SAF projects.
  • LanzaJet launched the first commercial ethanol-to-jet facility, advancing SAF deployment.
  • LanzaTech's hub-and-spoke model aims to scale ethanol production for fuel and chemicals.

Investment and Partnerships

LanzaTech Global, Inc. announced the successful closing of a $20 million private placement financing. The investment includes participation from new investor SiteGround and other leading investors. This funding follows a $40 million investment in May 2025, positioning LanzaTech to capitalize on high-value opportunities.

Grants and Project Milestones

In 2025, LanzaTech secured a €40 million grant from the EU Innovation Fund and a £6.4 million grant from the UK's Advanced Fuels Fund. These grants support the advancement of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) projects. LanzaJet, a company in which LanzaTech holds a non-controlling majority share, launched the world's first commercial ethanol-to-jet facility, marking a significant milestone for SAF deployment.

Technological Advancements

LanzaTech's proprietary gas-fermentation platform transforms waste carbon into valuable products. The company is focused on exporting its technology to convert waste gases from steel plants and other industrial sites into useful materials. With commercial operations in Asia and Europe, LanzaTech aims to enhance energy security and support next-generation manufacturing.

Future Vision

LanzaTech envisions a hub-and-spoke manufacturing model, utilizing distributed ethanol production from diverse waste streams. This model aims to channel ethanol to central Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) facilities, paving the way for large-scale fuel and chemical production. The approach sets a new benchmark for manufacturing agility and resilience.