Clean energy startup Enerzi has raised ₹16.5 crore ($2 million) in a seed funding round led by Capital-A, with participation from 8x Ventures and a group of strategic angel investors. The financing will accelerate the company’s push to commercialise its methane-to-hydrogen technology in India and international markets.
Building a Microwave-Plasma Hydrogen Platform
Enerzi is developing a methane-to-hydrogen system powered by microwave plasma reactors. The platform converts methane into clean hydrogen while generating solid carbon nanopowder as a co-product. This dual-output model strengthens hydrogen unit economics and opens opportunities in battery materials, composites, and advanced engineering applications.
The company’s proprietary integration of microwave systems, plasma science, and materials engineering forms the foundation of its methane plasmolysis technology. By shifting methane into hydrogen and stable solid carbon instead of CO₂, Enerzi positions itself within the emerging class of low-carbon hydrogen producers.
Expanding Manufacturing and Engineering Capacity
The fresh capital will be deployed to expand Enerzi’s manufacturing capabilities and grow its engineering and plasma science teams. The startup said the funding also supports upcoming commercial pilots and early deployments of its hydrogen–nanocarbon platform across industrial clusters.
Beyond clean hydrogen, Enerzi also builds industrial microwave-based heating systems used in rubber processing, polymer curing, foundry drying, and materials engineering. These products have helped the company establish a base of industrial clients and hardware design expertise as it pivots deeper into climate-tech applications.
Selected for Maxcel Accelerator
Enerzi is part of Maxcel, the hardware and industrial-tech accelerator launched by Capital-A and SanchiConnect. The programme received more than 2,000 applications, with Enerzi among the few selected for commercialisation support, market access and deep-tech mentorship.
Final Take
As industries seek scalable hydrogen solutions, Enerzi’s plasma-driven approach offers a promising pathway to cleaner fuels and high-value carbon materials.
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