Innovation
19 patent families (11 granted) — focus: Chemistry & metallurgy, Physics & computing, Emerging technologies; filing pace steady. Cited 567 times.
| Year | Filings |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Social engagement
Social engagement: 1.7K social following, 6 posts in the last 12 months — below the industry typical range.
Investor mix
21 investors on record; 3 have since exited.
| Investor type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Venture capital | 8 | 38% |
| Private equity | 4 | 19% |
| Bank & private debt | 2 | 10% |
| Other / undisclosed | 7 | 33% |
Hiring activity
Hires periodically
3 roles tracked across 3 of the last 12 months
2 Feb 2026 · Laboratory Technician I · Visalia
12 Jan 2026 · Research Scientist - IONC · Visalia
4 Dec 2025 · Research Scientist - SPEC · Visalia
1 Oct 2025 · B-Level Technician · Visalia
Based on job postings tracked across public sources.
Recent activity
10 Jun 2026
Event
2026 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW)
28 May 2026
Event
FEW 2026
26 May 2026
Event
42nd Annual International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW)