Dutch climate tech startup Hydryx has raised capital in seed funding to expand its innovative methane-capture technology across Europe.

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Amsterdam-based Hydryx, a climate tech startup combating methane emissions from landfills, has secured €2.5M in a seed funding round to accelerate its expansion into Europe.

The round was led by impact investor Marcel Smits and venture capital fund Graduate Entrepreneur, joined by a strong consortium of mission-driven entrepreneurial angel investors.

“Hydryx has the biggest ‘bang for your buck’ climate solution that I have seen,” said lead investor Marcel Smits. “This investment enables us to reduce methane emissions across Europe drastically; right now, when it matters most”, says CEO Anthonie Jacobson.

After €350K, Amsterdam’s climate tech Hydryx secures €2.5M to transforms landfill methane into renewable energy
The announcement comes over a year after raising €350K from the Innovatiefonds Noord-Holland.

What does Hydryx solve?

Landfills produce a lot of methane, a greenhouse gas that is 86 times more harmful than CO2.

This contributes more to climate change than the aviation and shipping industries combined.

Despite its impact, methane from landfills is often overlooked. If used correctly, it could provide a significant source of green electricity, heat, or renewable natural gas.

Current landfill gas extraction systems in Europe suffer from inefficiencies due to manual management and a lack of real-time insight into methane fluctuations. 

Here’s where Hydryx comes in!

Hydryx: Transforming landfills into green energy

Founded in 2023 by Anthonie Jacobson and Joren Tangelder, Hydryx is developing systems to capture methane from landfills and convert it into green electricity, aiming to reduce emissions and support the energy transition.

This system captures methane before it escapes into the air, allowing landfill owners to convert it into green energy.

The result: fewer emissions, additional revenue for landfill operators, and proof that the most sustainable option can also be the smartest investment.

The company’s approach automates the process, enhancing extraction efficiency and reducing methane leaks. 

In collaboration with Renewi, a Dutch waste management company, Hydryx has shown that its system can generate 40 per cent more green energy from landfills.