French climate tech startup Aerleum has raised €5.4 million in a seed funding round led by 360 Capital and HTGF, with participation from Norrsken, Bpifrance, and Marble. Aerleum aims to transform industries by creating a circular carbon economy, where CO2 is captured from the air and used as a valuable resource.
Founded in 2023 by Steven Bardey and Sébastien Fiedorow as a spin-out from Marble, Aerleum has developed a groundbreaking technology that captures and converts CO2 in a single step. Using specialized materials and precise heating, the process reduces energy consumption while enabling large-scale production of synthetic fuels (e-fuels) and chemicals at competitive prices, significantly cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
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Targeting Key Sectors
Aerleum focuses on decarbonizing sectors like shipping, aviation, and chemicals by producing e-methanol, a sustainable fuel alternative that is easy to transport and store. The company’s technology offers a cost-effective solution to reduce emissions without raising operational expenses, providing a practical path toward carbon neutrality.
Accelerating Growth with New Funding
The €5.4 million investment will enable the starup to industrialize its technology and launch its first full-scale pilot unit. The company plans to collaborate with industry partners to deploy its emissions-reducing solutions in key sectors. CEO Sébastien Fiedorow emphasized that the funding represents a major step toward making e-fuels as affordable and accessible as fossil fuels, positioning the company to reshape industries and drive faster decarbonization.
