Left: Michael Irwin, founder and CEO of MCatalysis; Right: Victor Liu, CEO of HL Energy Ventures [Photos: LinkedIn/HLEV]
MCatalysis said its mission is to produce low-cost, clean synthetic fuels and chemicals by upcycling waste carbon resources, such as agricultural residues, plastic waste, and waste gas streams. Founder and CEO Michael Irwin says the tech, licensed from Oxford University Innovation, can "democratize the petrochemical supply chain."