Ammobia, a San Francisco, California‑based developer of low‑cost ammonia production technology, raised $7.5 million in seed funding.

Backers included Shell Ventures, Air Liquide (ALIAD), MOL Switch, and Chevron Technology Ventures.

The company intends to use the funds to build a pilot facility to de‑risk its reactor technology and select a customer cohort for commercial demonstrations of its modular plant designs.

Led by CEO and Co‑founder Karen Baert and Chief Engineering Officer Guido Radaelli, Ammobia advances “Haber‑Bosch 2.0,” a proprietary thermochemical synthesis technology that operates at lower pressure and 150 °C lower temperature than conventional processes to reduce synthesis‑loop costs by up to half. Haber‑Bosch 2.0 leverages novel material science, process design, and commercially available components to improve ammonia’s affordability, transportability, and independence from fossil‑fuel‑exporting regions, minimizing supply‑shock exposure and enabling long‑term energy resilience.

The company has demonstrated thousands of hours of operation for its reactor technology, positioning it to serve the global fertilizer, maritime shipping, and power generation markets.

FinSMEs

14/01/2026