FluoRok raises €26.64M Series A to manufacture fluorochemicals
The Oxford university spinout bypasses toxic hydrogen fluoride to supply battery chemicals and industrial reagents.
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FluoRok, an Oxford-based chemical manufacturing startup producing fluorochemicals without hydrogen fluoride, has raised €26.64 million (about $30 million) in a Series A equity round led by Orano Ventures Fund and Supernova Invest [1].
Participants in the round included Bidra Innovation Ventures, Oxford Science Enterprises, BGF, GGF, Volta Energy Technologies, University of Oxford, EverQuest Capital Partners, CPI Enterprises, and WS Investment [1]. In addition to the private capital, the company secured €1.15 million in grant funding from Innovate UK [1].
Founded in 2022 and led by founder and chief executive officer Gabriele Pupo, FluoRok holds patented chemical technology designed to synthesize fluorinated materials while bypassing the hazards of hydrofluoric acid [1]. Fluorochemicals represent vital inputs for industries spanning battery components, pharmaceuticals, and specialty polymers.
FluoRok plans to deploy the proceeds toward constructing demonstrator facilities for battery electrolyte salts and reagents, scaling its waste-to-value pathways, expanding its workforce, and expanding commercial collaborations [1]. Florian de Beauchaine, investment manager at Orano Ventures, said his firm backs startups whose systems "support a sovereign, sustainable industrial transition" [1].
Questions and answers
How much capital did FluoRok raise?
FluoRok secured a €26.64 million Series A round (about $30 million) along with €1.15 million in grant backing from Innovate UK.
Who led FluoRok's Series A financing?
The financing round was co-led by Orano Ventures Fund and Supernova Invest.
What does FluoRok develop?
The Oxford spinout develops patented processes to manufacture fluorochemical reagents and battery electrolyte salts without using hazardous hydrogen fluoride.
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Sources
- 1.Oxford’s FluoRok raises €26.64 million to scale fluorochemical production without hazardous hydrogen fluoride — EU-Startups, Nov 5, 2026
- 2.Oxford spinout FluoRok scoops $30M to cut hydrofluoric acid from battery supply chains — Tech Funding News, Nov 5, 2026
- 3.FluoRok Raises €26.64Mn Series A to Scale Safer Fluorochemical Production Technology — Startup Rise, Nov 5, 2026
