Archaea Energy Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2018

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 406

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Latest Deal Amount
  • $4.13B

  • Investors
  • 5

Archaea Energy General Information

Description

Archaea Energy Inc is a renewable natural gas (RNG) producer in the U.S., with an RNG platform developing, constructing, and operating RNG facilities to capture waste emissions and convert them into low-carbon fuel.

Contact Information

Formerly Known As
Rice Acquisition Corp.
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • 4444 Westheimer Road
  • Suite G450
  • Houston, TX 77027
  • United States
+1 (346)
Primary Industry
Energy Production
Parent Company
Vertical(s)
CleanTech, Oil & Gas, Climate Tech
Corporate Office
  • 4444 Westheimer Road
  • Suite G450
  • Houston, TX 77027
  • United States
+1 (346)

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Archaea Energy Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
6. Merger/Acquisition 28-Dec-2022 $4.13B Completed Generating Revenue
5. PIPE 15-Sep-2021 Completed Generating Revenue
4. Reverse Merger 15-Sep-2021 Completed Generating Revenue
3. Debt - Merger 15-Sep-2021 Completed Generating Revenue
2. Early Stage VC 01-Jan-2019 Completed Generating Revenue
1. Early Stage VC 01-Nov-2018 Completed Generating Revenue
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Archaea Energy Comparisons

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Archaea Energy Inc is a renewable natural gas (RNG) producer in the U.S., with an RNG platform developing, constructing,
Energy Production
Houston, TX
406 As of 2023

Chicago, IL
 

Oklahoma City, OK
 
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Archaea Energy Competitors (3)

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Amp Americas II Private Equity-Backed Chicago, IL
Expand Energy Corporation Oklahoma City, OK
AMP Americas Formerly PE-Backed Boston, MA
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Archaea Energy Patents

Archaea Energy Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-11661341-B1 Integrated membrane and steam reformer for hydrogen production Active 11-Feb-2022
CA-3184162-A1 Integrated membrane and steam reformer for hydrogen production Pending 11-Feb-2022

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Archaea Energy Former Investors (3)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Rabil Ventures Venture Capital Minority
Rice Investment Group Infrastructure Minority
Saltonstall & Co. Corporation Minority
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Archaea Energy Investments & Acquisitions (12)

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Sunshine Gas Producers 04-Apr-2024 Energy Production
Heat Recovery Innovations 29-Jun-2023 Other Equipment
Aurum Renewables 13-Feb-2023 Energy Production
Industrial Power Generating 15-Jul-2022 Electric Utilities
39 New Renewable Natural Gas Projects Across United States (Archaea Energy / Republic Services) 05-May-2022 Joint Venture Energy Infrastructure
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Archaea Energy Subsidiaries (1)

Company Name Industry Location Founded
Conifer Systems Environmental Services (B2B) Houston, TX
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Archaea Energy ESG

Risk Overview

Risk Rating

Updated May, 18, 2023

26.51 | Med Risk

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Peers Analysis

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of 705

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Archaea Energy FAQs

  • When was Archaea Energy founded?

    Archaea Energy was founded in 2018.

  • Where is Archaea Energy headquartered?

    Archaea Energy is headquartered in Houston, TX.

  • What is the size of Archaea Energy?

    Archaea Energy has 406 total employees.

  • What industry is Archaea Energy in?

    Archaea Energy’s primary industry is Energy Production.

  • Is Archaea Energy a private or public company?

    Archaea Energy is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Archaea Energy?

    The current valuation of Archaea Energy is .

  • What is Archaea Energy’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Archaea Energy is .

  • How much funding has Archaea Energy raised over time?

    Archaea Energy has raised $300M.

  • Who are Archaea Energy’s investors?

    Rabil Ventures, Rice Investment Group, and Saltonstall & Co. have invested in Archaea Energy.

  • Who are Archaea Energy’s competitors?

    Amp Americas II, Expand Energy, and AMP Americas are competitors of Archaea Energy.

  • When was Archaea Energy acquired?

    Archaea Energy was acquired on 28-Dec-2022.

  • Who acquired Archaea Energy?

    Archaea Energy was acquired by BP and Rice Acquisition.

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