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XFuel raises $20 million in Series A funding to accelerate low-carbon fuel production, supported by NYK Line and Stolt Ventures.

PRIVATEJan 28, 2026

Amount Raised

$20 Million

Round Type

Series A

ManufacturingEnergyOil And GasRenewable Energy

Investors

Stolt VenturesNippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (Nyk Line)Overlap HoldingsLight Ray VenturesFuture Planet CapitalAudacyWagner Carbon

Description

XFuel has successfully completed its Series A funding round, raising $20 million in equity. This investment supports the scaling of XFuel’s commercial-scale low-carbon fuel production. Notable investors include Wagner Carbon, Audacy, and strategic partners NYK Line and Stolt Ventures. The funding will help deploy XFuel's technologies across global transport networks.

Quick answer

XFuel raised $20 Million in a Series A round, dated January 28, 2026. Investors: Stolt Ventures, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (Nyk Line), Overlap Holdings, Light Ray Ventures, Future Planet Capital, Audacy and Wagner Carbon.

How much did XFuel raise?
XFuel raised $20 Million in a Series A round on January 28, 2026.
Who invested in XFuel?
Stolt Ventures, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (Nyk Line), Overlap Holdings, Light Ray Ventures, Future Planet Capital, Audacy and Wagner Carbon are named as investors in this round.
What does XFuel do?
XFuel is focused on producing low-carbon fuels through innovative technologies.

Source: Fundz verified event record.

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  • RIFT raised $97M (Series B) on March 3, 2026.
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  • Logan Energy raised $14M on March 10, 2026.
  • Birchtech raised $13M (Post-IPO Equity) on February 27, 2026.
  • SHINE raised $240M (Funding Round) on February 26, 2026.

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Company Information

Company

XFuel

About

XFuel is focused on producing low-carbon fuels through innovative technologies. Their Chemical Liquid Refining (CLR) process converts waste hydrocarbon liquids into ultra-clean transport fuels. The company's mission is to provide cost-competitive, low-carbon solutions for the shipping and hard-to-abate sectors.

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