PlantyFuel

PlantyFuel develops a breakthrough process to convert agricultural and forestry waste into low-cost, carbon-negative Gen-2 biofuels.

Energy Tech
Active
Pre-Funding Ramat Gan, Israel Founded 2025
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Last updated 2026-07-20
Total raised
$1.9M
Stage
Pre-Funding
Founded
2025
Headcount
3
HQ
Ramat Gan, Israel
Sector
Energy Tech

About

PlantyFuel develops a breakthrough process to convert agricultural and forestry waste – such as straw, stover, and wood chips – into low-cost, carbon-negative Gen-2 biofuels. Founded in 2025 by Dr. Gilad Alfassi, Prof. Yachin Cohen, and Yoav Nahmias, the company builds on patented technology developed at the Technion. Their proprietary process enables the first economically viable conversion of lignocellulosic residues into clean ethanol and biodiesel, achieving cost parity with fossil fuels and Gen-1 biofuels while avoiding food or land competition. The technology is scalable and flexible, designed for both large-scale biorefineries and modular on-site systems for farms and greenhouses.

Funding history · 1 round · $1.9M total

2026-04
Seed $1.9M PlantyFuel presentation, IIA approved
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Q&A

What is PlantyFuel's primary focus?
PlantyFuel produces advanced low-carbon biofuels, specifically renewable Gen-2 ethanol derived from agricultural and forestry residues.
What are the co-products of PlantyFuel's ethanol production process?
In addition to ethanol, PlantyFuel's process yields premium lignin for advanced materials and green chemistry, carbon mineralization outputs for durable CO₂ removal, and purified carbon dioxide.
When was PlantyFuel founded?
PlantyFuel was founded in June 2025.
Where is PlantyFuel headquartered?
PlantyFuel is headquartered in Ramat Gan, Center District, Israel.
How many employees does PlantyFuel currently have?
PlantyFuel has 1-10 employees.
Who are the founders of PlantyFuel?
The founders of PlantyFuel are Yoav Nahmias (CEO), Prof. Yachin Cohen (CSO), and Dr. Gilad Alfassi (CTO).
What is PlantyFuel's current funding stage?
PlantyFuel is currently in the Pre-Funding stage.
What is PlantyFuel's primary sector classification?
PlantyFuel's primary sector classification is Energy Tech.

Team · 3

Dr. Gilad Alfassi
Founder · Co-Founder
Prof. Yachin Cohen
Founder · Co-Founder
Yoav Nahmias
Founder · Co-Founder

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Energy Tech
Sub-sectors
Energy TechEnergy Production & SourcesClimate TechEco-Efficient Transportation & LogisticsEco-Efficient Mobility Optimization & Logistics
Target customers
Agriculture & FoodEnergy, Utilities & Waste Management
Business model
B2B

Highlights

Climate Tech1 PatentsVerified

Tags

waste-to-energyclimate-techwaste-managementbiomaterialssustainable-fuelsmobility-optimizationbiofuel
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