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Ki 13 raises $5 million in seed funding to build a pilot plant for its biomass electrolysis technology, led by HICO Investment Group.

PRIVATESep 02, 2026•2 days ago

Amount Raised

$5 Million

Round Type

Seed

United KingdomBiotechnologyEnergyRenewable EnergyBiomass Energy

Investors

Desai VenturesGi TvTriple Impact VenturesBurgestHico Investment Group

Description

UK cleantech company Ki 13 has raised $5 million in seed funding for its innovative biomass electrolysis technology. The funding will be used to build an industrial pilot plant. Key investors include HICO Investment Group, Burgest, and others. Ki 13 aims to reduce the costs of producing green hydrogen and biogenic CO₂ for sustainable fuels.

Company Information

Company

Ki 13

Location

United Kingdom

About

Ki 13 is a UK cleantech company focused on developing sustainable energy solutions through its innovative biomass electrolysis technology. The company aims to convert lignocellulosic biomass into green hydrogen and biogenic CO₂ for use in synthetic fuels and chemicals. By using a low-temperature electrochemical process, Ki 13 seeks to significantly lower the energy costs associated with producing these essential inputs compared to conventional methods. The company is dedicated to creating a more economically viable pathway for the production of synthetic fuels and chemicals to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy.

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