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).
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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$82bn 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 technology has been developed as 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
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Executive & director roles at multiple blue-chip organisations
48 years’ in resources & technology
Managing Director
3rd time founder
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>$3B transactions in natural resources banking
PhD Mechanical Engineering
CTO
Lead scientist & inventor of DES processes
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Specialised in DES since their discovery in 2004
Author > 26 papers + 5 patents
PhD Chemistry
CCO
Geologist & investor with hedge fund & impact investing background
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>$500m of investment structured & deployed
>$150m capital raised
Venture Lead - USA
Seasoned exec building successful products, teams & businesses in hardware & software
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Expert in product & process development; generating US$80B in global sales
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Venture Lead - APAC
Doctoral Candidate in Sustainability
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Co-founded multiple sustainability & energy transition businesses
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MBA with 20 years in natural resources
Senior Science Officer
Geologist & DES specialist
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5 years working with DES & the Circular Economy
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PhD Geology
Senior Science Officer
Author >18 papers + 3 patents in DES chemistry
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DES specialist since 2008
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PhD Chemistry
Researcher
Chemist & DES specialist
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3 years working with DES & the Circular Economy
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Masters Chemistry
Project Manager, Engineering
Leads plant commissioning activities >£200 million capex
Experience in all aspects of engineering design
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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
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>£100m deployed
Non-Exec Director
Founder & CEO of TSP Ventures
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Formerly Global Head of Strategy & Corporate Development for BGC Group
Advisor
Chair Vale Base Metals​
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Former: CEO Anglo American, AngloGold Ashansti and Chair of De Beers Group
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Advisor
Former MP Bolton West
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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
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Mining engineer with strong background in driving innovation
Advisor
4th time founder
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Fund manager (AUM $800m), project manager & geologist
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>30 years’ in natural resources
Advisor
Senior executive in the tech industry focused on sustainability & innovation
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Director of Sustainability Innovation at VMware
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PhD Environmental Engineering Science
Scientific Advisor
Professor of Mineral Resources
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Board member: Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining
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Expert in DES applications for mined metals