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How our clean-tech startup stumbled into a Pentagon partnership by following the demand


Published on 2025-05-16 12:26:52 - Fortune
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  • Magrathea's founders didn't have the Defense Department in mind when they started out
  • but they made the pivot.

Magrathea, a clean-tech startup initially focused on developing technology to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, has pivoted to work with the U.S. Department of Defense after struggling to secure funding in the competitive climate-tech market. The company's new direction involves using its carbon-capture technology to produce jet fuel for military aircraft, aligning with the DoD's goals to reduce its carbon footprint and enhance energy security. This shift not only provides Magrathea with a stable revenue stream but also positions it to contribute to national defense efforts, showcasing the adaptability of clean-tech innovations in meeting diverse sector needs.

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