Spark e-Fuels: Revolutionizing Aviation with E-Fuels
Deal News | Feb 12, 2025 | Zero Carbon Capital
Zero Carbon Capital has announced its investment in Spark e-Fuels, a Berlin-based company pioneering e-fuel technology for the aviation sector. With aviation contributing 2.5% to global CO emissions, the need for sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) is more pressing than ever. Despite their potential, SAFs have faced challenges such as high production costs and infrastructure demands. Spark e-Fuels aims to address these by leveraging intermittent renewable energy sources like wind and solar, eliminating the need for continuous hydrogen supply. Their innovation not only promises to reduce costs but also scales the production of viable e-fuels, presenting a significant opportunity for decarbonization in aviation and beyond. Zero Carbon Capital is joined by co-investors Nucleus Capital, IBB Ventures, Chemovator, Voyagers.io, and 1.5 Ventures, along with former industry leaders from Shell, Lufthansa, BP, Siemens Energy, and McKinsey.
Sectors
- Aviation
- Renewable Energy
- Venture Capital
Geography
- Germany – Spark e-Fuels is based in Berlin, Germany, and is the main focus of the investment discussion.
- Europe – The investors, including Nucleus Capital and IBB Ventures, are primarily European, emphasizing the regional focus.
Industry
- Aviation – The article is primarily about the aviation industry's move towards decarbonization through sustainable fuels.
- Renewable Energy – Spark e-Fuels utilizes renewable energy sources like wind and solar to produce e-fuels, which are a focus of the article.
- Venture Capital – The article discusses a significant investment round led by Zero Carbon Capital and other venture capital firms.
Financials
- Not Specified – The article does not specify the exact amount of the investment in Spark e-Fuels.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spark e-Fuels | Target Company | Company | A Berlin-based company developing breakthrough load-flexible e-fuel technology. |
| Zero Carbon Capital | Investor | Company | A venture capital firm investing in companies that can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. |
| Nucleus Capital | Lead Investor | Company | An investment firm leading the funding round in Spark e-Fuels. |
| IBB Ventures | Co-Investor | Company | A Berlin-based venture capital firm participating in the investment. |
| Chemovator | Co-Investor | Company | An innovation and investment platform participating in the funding. |
| Voyagers.io | Co-Investor | Company | A European venture platform investing in sustainable companies. |
| 1.5 Ventures | Co-Investor | Company | A venture capital firm focused on sustainability. |
| Industry Angels | Co-Investors | People | Experienced individuals from companies like Shell, Lufthansa, BP, Siemens Energy, and McKinsey investing in Spark e-Fuels. |