Vertus Energy
About
Delivering energy justice for all
Vertus Energy is a leading industrial biotechnology start up that unlocks the true energy potential of waste streams. Our revolutionary Power to X platform controls the behaviour of electroactive bacteria to electro-synthesise high value chemicals from waste streams like organics and CO2.
Our flagship product, BRIO, delivers up to 60% more energy; 3 times faster from the same amount of waste by connecting to existing and new anaerobic digesters to turbocharge their performance.
- Location
- Auckland
- Website
- Visit website
- Founded
- 2021
- Employees
- 1-10
- Industry
- CleanTech
- Funding stage
- Seed
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Snapshot of Vertus Energy
Powering the Waste-to-Energy Revolution
Vertus Energy is a deep-tech industrial biotech company rethinking how the world generates clean energy from waste.
With its flagship product, BRIO, Vertus enables up to 60% more energy production and generates biomethane up to three times faster than current technologies, without needing to change the bacteria, feedstock, or existing plant infrastructure.
BRIO is already being adopted across Europe, where biomethane is a cornerstone of the EU’s 2030 renewable energy targets. Vertus’s advanced control of bacteria behaviour allows any anaerobic digestion facility, from wastewater treatment to industrial biogas plants, to unlock faster, more flexible, and more profitable renewable gas production.
Why Vertus Energy Is a Great Place to Work
Backed by Global Climate-First Investors With €8.75 million in seed funding from Energy Capital Ventures, Blackbird, Amadeus APEX and others, Vertus is well-capitalised and scaling quickly to meet the growing global demand for clean biomethane.
Deep-Tech That Delivers Vertus isn’t just visionary, it’s validated. The BRIO platform is built on solid science and proven performance, delivering better results than legacy systems while addressing critical infrastructure needs.
Mission-Driven, Globally Ambitious Vertus was founded to deliver energy justice for all, a mission that underpins every decision. From HQs in Vienna and the UK, the team is expanding fast, working with global partners to turn waste into clean, accessible energy.
A Pioneering Team in an Explosive Sector The biogas market is forecast to reach $86.7 billion by 2030, with Europe leading the way. Vertus offers a rare opportunity to join an early-stage company with serious traction, real-world impact, and a chance to shape the next wave of energy innovation.