Lydian
It develops cost-competitive synthetic aviation fuel intended to support commercial-scale decarbonization of air travel.
Overview
Lydian is building synthetic aviation fuel designed to be cost-competitive and produced at commercial scale. Its target market is the aviation fuel supply chain, including airlines and other buyers seeking lower-carbon alternatives to conventional jet fuel. The company’s stated differentiator is its focus on delivering synthetic aviation fuel at commercial scale while competing on cost. Lydian raised a $43 million Series A led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures in July 2026, bringing its total disclosed funding to $43 million.
Funding History
Lydian Raises $43 Million Series A led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures to Deliver Cost-Competitive Synthetic Aviation Fuel at Commercial Scale
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much has Lydian raised in total?
- Lydian has raised a total of $43M across 1 funding round.
- Who are Lydian's investors?
- Lydian's investors include Breakthrough Energy Ventures.
- What does Lydian do?
- Lydian is building synthetic aviation fuel designed to be cost-competitive and produced at commercial scale. Its target market is the aviation fuel supply chain, including airlines and other buyers seeking lower-carbon alternatives to conventional jet fuel. The company’s stated differentiator is its focus on delivering synthetic aviation fuel at commercial scale while competing on cost. Lydian raised a $43 million Series A led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures in July 2026, bringing its total disclosed funding to $43 million.
- Where is Lydian headquartered?
- Lydian is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.
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