Best Bioenergy Companies in Texas, United States
The 32 best Bioenergy companies in Texas, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Skyonic.
Ranked: Best Bioenergy companies in Texas
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Employees | Founder | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Skyonic Technology to convert flue gas to baking soda | $246M | 149 mo ago | Series C | 51 | — | 101 patents Magnesium hydroxide-based CO2 capture, acid gas removal, and water recycling technologies | — |
| 2 | Panda Ethanol Provider of space for artistic and cultural expression | $127M | 238 mo ago | Deadpooled | 77 | — | — | — |
| 3 | Encina Developer of bioenergy plant | $63M | 38 mo ago | Series B | 32 | — | — | — |
| 4 | Endicott Biofuels Second generation biodiesel technology developer | $40M | 229 mo ago | Deadpooled | 7 | — | 32 patents Low‑glycerin, low‑sulfur biodiesel and renewable diesel production processes | — |
| 5 | Nova Biosource Fuels Biodiesel producer and technology developer | $23M | 223 mo ago | Deadpooled | — | Jason Greer Co-Founder | — | — |
| 6 | Benefuel Technology developer for biodiesel | $21M | 130 mo ago | Deadpooled | 7 | — | 26 patents Solid acid-catalyzed production of fatty acid alkyl esters for biodiesel/bioproducts | — |
| 7 | White Energy Producer of biofuels and animal feed from ethanol production | $9M | 158 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | Greg Thompson CEO & President | — | — |
| 8 | Renewable Biofuels Producer and distributor of high-quality biodiesel | $5M | 155 mo ago | Series A | 50 | Paul Soanes President & CEO | — | — |
| 9 | Synagro Provider of municipal and industrial waste-water treatment services | $2M | 95 mo ago | Acquired | 738 738 → 569 (-23%) | — | 11 patents Processing and nutrient enrichment of biosolids for cement and fertilizer applications | — |
| 10 | Conestoga Energy Producer of faith-based cultural and political commentary podcasts and media | $1M | 20 mo ago | Funding Raised | 102 | Tom Willis CEO | — | — |
| 11 | VIA BioFuels Biotechnology research company VIA BioFuels promotes proprietary engineered yeast strains producing… | $525K | 36 mo ago | Seed | 5 | Lewis Dutel Co-Founder & CEO | — | — |
| 12 | Locoal Provider of renewable & sustainable energy generation services | $475K | 43 mo ago | Seed | 9 | Matt Peterson Co-Founder | — | — |
Top 12 Bioenergy companies in Texas
#1
Funding Raised · Amarillo, Texas · founded 2005 · 102 employees$1.1Mraised▾
Producer of faith-based cultural and political commentary podcasts and media. It creates and distributes audio and video content focusing on the intersection of Christianity, culture, and politics. The content features interviews, discussions, and analysis from a Christian perspective. It aims to provide clarity on current events and societal issues through a faith-based lens. The company also hosts live events and offers a newsletter to keep subscribers updated on its programming.
- Feb 2025Grant (prize money)$23.8K
- Sep 2011Grant (prize money)$1.1M
#2
Series B · The Woodlands, Texas · founded 2016 · 32 employees$62.5Mraised▾
Developer of bioenergy plant
- Aug 2023Series B$4.7M
- Mar 2022Series A$55M
- May 2021Seed$2.8M
#3
Series C · Austin, Texas · founded 2005 · 51 employees$246.5Mraised▾
Skyonic is a US based technology company focused on developing solutions for converting CO2 from flue gases to solid carbonate materials. The company had developed proprietary patented technology to achieve the same.
- May 2014Series C$51.5M
- Jun 2013Series C$39M
- Jun 2013Conventional Debt$80M
- Jun 2012Series C$19.9M
#4
Deadpooled · Dallas, Texas · founded 2006 · 77 employees$127Mraised▾
Provider of space for artistic and cultural expression. This entity offers a physical and intellectual space for experimentation in various art forms, including music, sound art, film, video, exhibitions, readings, and culinary events. It aims to foster artistic and cultural development by providing a venue where these activities are viewed as a means of engaging with the world and life, rather than solely as commodities. The space is available for use by individuals and groups with creative projects.
- Dec 2006Post IPO$8M
- Dec 2006Post IPO$28.8M
- Jun 2006Post IPO$90M
#5
Seed · Houston, Texas · founded 2023 · 5 employees$525Kraised▾
VIA BioFuels is a biotechnology research company that specializes in developing synthetic biofuels. They use proprietary engineered yeast strains to produce energy-dense drop-in fuels.
- Oct 2023Seed$525K
#6
Deadpooled · Irving, Texas · founded 2007 · 7 employees$21.3Mraised▾
Benefuel has developed a novel and patented catalytic process ENSEL® for refining renewable feedstock into a variety of high margin products, including fuel, oleochemicals and biodegradable lubricants. Benefuel's ENSEL® process combines esterification of free fatty acids (FFA) and transesterification of triglycerides into a single process step, a long-standing technology goal of the biodiesel and oleochemical industries.
- Dec 2015Series C$6M
- Jun 2014Series C$11M
- Mar 2012Series B$499.5K
- Jan 2011Series B$3.8M
#7
Deadpooled · Houston, Texas · founded 2006 · 7 employees$40Mraised▾
Endicott Biofuels is a second generation biodiesel technology developer company currently building a biorefinery in Port Arthur, Texas. Their G2 Clear™ biodiesel reduces greenhouse gases by >75% compared with petroleum diesel as per the company claim.
- Sep 2007Series A$40M
#8
Deadpooled · Houston, Texas · founded 2004$22.6Mraised▾
Nova Biosource Fuels produces, refines, and markets renewable diesel fuel (biodiesel) and co-products like grease, oils. The company also designs, constructs, and operates facilities for the production of biodiesel fuels for third parties. In 2009, it has filed for bankruptcy.
- Mar 2008Conventional Debt$12M
- Mar 2008Conventional Debt$10.6M
#9
Seed · Del Valle, Texas · founded 2016 · 9 employees$475Kraised▾
Operator of clean tech waste to energy technology company intended to change how the world looks at waste. The company's technology a mobile gasifier positively impacts the world by diverting wood waste, creating clean energy, and captures carbon in the form of biochar, and creating carbon credits, enabling people to use clean sustainable energy and delivering real-time tangible reporting.
- Mar 2023Conventional Debt$300K
- Feb 2022Conventional Debt—
- Feb 2022Seed$475K
#10
Funding Raised · Plano, Texas · founded 2004$8.9Mraised▾
Producer of biofuels and animal feed from ethanol production. This company operates multiple ethanol plants, generating a significant volume of biofuels as a green alternative to fossil fuels. A co-product of this process is animal feed, a nutritious product used in livestock farming. The company focuses on environmentally responsible production methods, resulting in low-carbon intensity ethanol. The business model centers on efficient ethanol production and the utilization of byproducts to create additional value.
- Sep 2011Grant (prize money)—
- Sep 2011Grant (prize money)$3.9M
- Sep 2011Grant (prize money)$4M
- Dec 2010Grant (prize money)$1M
#11
Series A · Houston, Texas · founded 2006 · 50 employees$5.3Mraised▾
Producer and distributor of high-quality biodiesel. It produces biodiesel fuel blend stock meeting ASTM D6751 and EN 14214 standards. The company utilizes sustainable feedstocks and production methods, minimizing environmental impact. Its operations are guided by a commitment to safety, innovation, and excellence. Certifications include BQ-9000 and ISCC EU, ensuring high-quality standards and sustainability compliance. A significant portion of its production comes from a large-scale facility. The company also produces kosher-certified glycerin. It actively participates in industry associations to advance biodiesel adoption.
- Dec 2013Grant (prize money)$1.9M
- Jul 2013Series A—
- Sep 2011Grant (prize money)$1.9M
- Sep 2011Grant (prize money)$1.4M
#12
Acquired · Houston, Texas · founded 1986 · 738 employees$2Mraised▾
Provider of municipal and industrial waste-water treatment services
- Nov 2018Conventional Debt$190M
- Aug 2013Conventional Debt$528M
- Apr 2007PE$2M
- Jan 2000Series C—
Funding & investor landscape
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Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
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Funding & growth over time
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How research on Bioenergy Biofuels in Texas is moving
A read on the academic research around Bioenergy Biofuels in Texas — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 166 papers.
- Texas A&M University65
- The University of Texas at Austin29
- Texas Tech University17
- Texas A&M University System10
- University of North Texas8
- Renewable energy1→3
- Biomass (ecology)2→4
- Biomass (ecology)8→19
- Raw material2→8
- Biodiesel1→6
- Agronomy3→8
- Lignin1→5
- Biomass (ecology)1→8
- Bioproducts1→3
- Production (economics)1→3
- Biotechnology1→3
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