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Manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cell stacks using a proprietary single-line process for maritime, aviation, and heavy transport.
EH Group Engineering is a technology company based in Prangins, Switzerland, that designs and manufactures high-power hydrogen fuel cell stacks for stationary, maritime, aviation, and automotive applications. The firm utilizes a proprietary single-line manufacturing process capable of producing a 30-kilowatt fuel cell stack in under one minute, reducing production costs tenfold compared to conventional industry standards. Their simplified architectural design delivers twice the power density of traditional fuel cells and operates in any orientation with minimal gravity effects. The enterprise provides energy solutions for data centers, chemical plants, and maritime vessels, and recently won the W.A. de Vigier Award for its technological advancements. The manufacturing company was founded by mechanical engineer Mardit Matian, who holds a doctorate from Imperial College London, and Christopher Brandon, who previously co-founded a currency hedge fund that raised over $2 billion.
EH Group Engineering has raised $5.2M across 2 funding rounds.
EH Group Engineering has raised $5.2M in total across 2 funding rounds.
EH Group Engineering has raised $5.2M in total across 2 funding rounds.
EH Group Engineering's investors include AP Ventures, California.
EH Group Engineering is a Swiss cleantech startup founded in 2017, specializing in the design, production, and deployment of advanced hydrogen fuel cell technology for stationary and mobile applications.[1][2][3] The company develops high-power-density fuel cell stacks and systems that deliver superior efficiency, compactness, and scalability, targeting heavy-duty sectors like marine transport, off-road vehicles, long-haul trucking, regional aviation, backup power, and energy storage.[3][4][5] With $5.5M to $26.5M in total funding across rounds including a Series A, EH Group serves industries needing low-emission, high-energy-density alternatives to batteries, solving decarbonization challenges through automated production for cost-effective, widespread adoption.[1][6]
EH Group Engineering was founded in 2017 in Nyon, Switzerland, by Christopher Brandon and Mardit Matian, who serves as CEO.[2][6] The founders leveraged expertise in fuel cell innovation to address limitations in traditional designs, emerging from a focus on redesigning fuel cell stacks at the microstructure level for higher performance.[3][6] Early traction came through funding from investors like Horizon 2020, Foundation for Technological Innovation (FIT), Credit Suisse, and Fondation The Ark, alongside participation in projects like the EU-funded H2MARINE initiative for next-generation maritime fuel cells.[1][5] Pivotal moments include scaling to 11-50 employees, securing Series A funding up to $16.8M led by Safran Group, HyAccelerator, and others, and partnerships such as with Ecomar Propulsion at NOR-Shipping 2023.[6]
EH Group's fuel cells stand out through proprietary innovations enabling market-leading performance:
EH Group rides the global hydrogen economy wave, fueled by decarbonization mandates and net-zero targets pressuring heavy-duty industries where batteries fall short on energy density and refueling speed.[3] Timing aligns with surging demand for fuel cells in marine (e.g., H2MARINE project), aviation, trucking, and data center backup power, amplified by EU Clean Hydrogen Partnership funding and investor interest from deeptech VCs like AP Ventures.[1][6] Market tailwinds include falling green hydrogen costs, policy incentives like the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act equivalents in Europe, and collaborations with propulsion firms, positioning EH Group to influence scalable clean energy transitions beyond transport into microgrids.[3][5][6]
EH Group is poised for accelerated growth through commercial deployments, leveraging its Series A momentum and automated scaling to capture share in multi-gigawatt fuel cell markets.[6] Trends like hydrogen infrastructure expansion, aviation sustainability pushes, and AI-driven energy demands for reliable backups will propel adoption, with electrolyser versatility adding revenue streams.[3] Influence may evolve via more OEM partnerships and potential M&A from incumbents like Safran, solidifying its role in a decarbonized future—echoing its founding promise of efficient, emission-free power for industries batteries can't fully serve.[1][6]
EH Group Engineering has raised $5.2M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $5.0M Seed in January 2022.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2022 | $5M Seed | AP Ventures | — | Announced |
| Dec 9, 2020 | $150K Grant | California | — | Announced |