TRANSFORMING THE METALS INDUSTRY WITH CLEAN TECHNOLOGY
WHAT WE DO
DEScycle is a deep tech company that aims to transform the metals industry. We create innovative metal recovery & recycling methods using eco-friendly Deep Eutectic Solvents (DES).
These non-toxic, non-water-based salts allow for low-temperature, low-energy operations; resulting in low-carbon, low-impact metals.
DEScycle's goal is to end the reliance upon high-energy pollutive smelters, toxic chemicals and strong acids in the metals industry.
OUR MARKETS
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The World's fastest growing waste stream
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Growing to US$100bn annually by 2030
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Many critical and precious metals are contained within e-waste, making e-waste valuable but environmentally hazardous
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DEScycle's smelter-replacement technology is a disruptive & clean alternative to current high-impact & capital intensive recycling methods
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DEScycle is working with multiple metals & mining partners to solve inherent industry problems to supply critical and battery metals that will underpin the transition to a low carbon economy
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Opportunities:
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Nickel & Cobalt- battery metals
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Gold - replacing cyanide & toxic solvents
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Copper & Base Metals - water-free processing
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Rare Earth Elements - simplify complex processing
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Meet The Team
Chairman
Extensive operational, project & leadership expertise
Executive & director roles at multiple blue-chip organisations
48 years’ in resources & technology
Managing Director
3rd time founder
>$3B transactions in natural resources banking
PhD Mechanical Engineering
CTO
Lead scientist & inventor of DES processes
Specialised in DES since their discovery in 2004
Author > 26 papers + 5 patents
PhD Chemistry
CCO
Geologist & investor with hedge fund & impact investing background
>$750m of investment structured & deployed
>$190m capital raised
Venture Lead - USA
Seasoned exec building successful products, teams & businesses in hardware & software
Expert in product & process development; generating US$80B in global sales
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Venture Lead - APAC
Doctoral Candidate in Sustainability
Co-founded multiple sustainability & energy transition businesses
MBA with 20 years in natural resources
Senior Science Officer
Geologist & DES specialist
5 years working with DES & the Circular Economy
PhD Geology
Senior Science Officer
Author >18 papers + 3 patents in DES chemistry
DES specialist since 2008
PhD Chemistry
Researcher
Chemist & DES specialist
3 years working with DES & the Circular Economy
Masters Chemistry
Project Manager, Engineering
Leads plant commissioning activities >£200 million capex
Experience in all aspects of engineering design
Extensive experience working within the circular economy
Non-Execs & Advisors
Independent Non-Exec Director
Senior Leader in Chemicals & High-Tech Materials Industry
Former Head of Electronic Chemicals, Solvay
Extensive tech scale-up & commercialisation experience
Non-Exec Director
Investor at BGF
Focussed on UK Deep Tech & Climate Tech investments
>£100m deployed
Non-Exec Director
Founder & CEO of TSP Ventures
Formerly Global Head of Strategy & Corporate Development for BGC Group
Advisor
Chair Vale Base Metals
Former: CEO Anglo American, AngloGold Ashansti and Chair of De Beers Group
Advisor
Former MP Bolton West
Chair of Water UK,
Chair of Thames Freeport, Director of Heathrow Airport, Board of the Vatican's Council for the Economy
Advisor
Former Group Technical Director at Anglo American
Mining engineer with strong background in driving innovation
Advisor
4th time founder
Fund manager (AUM $800m), project manager & geologist
>30 years’ in natural resources
Advisor
Senior executive in the tech industry focused on sustainability & innovation
Director of Sustainability Innovation at VMware
PhD Environmental Engineering Science
Scientific Advisor
Professor of Mineral Resources
Board member: Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining
Expert in DES applications for mined metals