Maike Lambarth
Co-Founder & CEO
Cyclize
10/10Traction
Cyclize converts heterogeneous plastic waste and point‑source CO₂ into high‑purity synthesis gas using non‑thermal plasma reforming. The drop‑in syngas replaces fossil‑derived feedstocks in chemical, steel, cement and other industrial processes, providing a circular, low‑carbon raw material at competitive prices.
- Chemical Technology
- Clean Technology
- Industrial Automation
Updated 5 months ago
Funding
Raised to date
$5.1MRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Industrial chemical processes rely on syngas derived from natural gas or coal, creating significant CO₂ emissions and exposing manufacturers to volatile fossil fuel prices. Simultaneously, mixed plastic waste and other carbon‑rich residues are difficult to recycle and often end up in landfills or incinerators, contributing to pollution and climate impact.
Solution
Cyclize uses non‑thermal plasma reforming to convert heterogeneous carbon‑rich waste streams and point‑source CO₂ into high‑purity synthesis gas (hydrogen and carbon monoxide). The plasma discharge generates energetic electrons that dissociate CO₂ and organic compounds, allowing controlled recombination into syngas without the need for extensive waste sorting. The resulting syngas meets standard specifications and can be blended or substituted directly in existing chemical production lines, enabling a drop‑in, fossil‑free feedstock. By integrating waste disposal with syngas production, Cyclize creates a circular carbon loop that reduces Scope 3 emissions, lowers dependence on fossil fuels, and offers a locally sourced, price‑stable raw material for the chemical industry.
Target Audience
Primary customers are chemical manufacturers, petrochemical producers, steel and cement plants, and waste‑handling companies seeking to replace fossil syngas with a circular, low‑carbon alternative.
Features
- Non‑thermal plasma reactor that reforms mixed solid, liquid, and gaseous waste plus CO₂ into syngas without extensive pre‑sorting
- Flexible feedstock qualification system handling plastics, composites, insulation foams, shredded automotive parts, and industrial process gases
- Integrated gas cleaning and conditioning to deliver on‑spec H₂/CO ratios compatible with existing syngas infrastructure
- Modular, containerized pilot plants scalable from 50 kW to 10 MW industrial units for continuous operation
- Drop‑in syngas product suitable for methanol, ammonia, petrochemical and steelmaking processes, enabling direct substitution of fossil‑derived gas
- Real‑time process monitoring and automated control to ensure consistent composition and purity
- Ability to capture and utilize CO₂ emissions from high‑temperature industries (e.g., cement, steel) as a carbon source in the reforming loop