LUX closes £277,500 pre-seed to deploy on-site hydrogen production, storage and dispensing
This article covers LUX, an energy startup, which has closed a pre-seed funding round of £277,500 to advance its on-site hydrogen production, storage and dispensing technology. The funding aims to accelerate early deployments that simplify hydrogen supply logistics and support industrial decarbonisation in transport, manufacturing and energy.
LUX has closed a pre-seed funding round of £277,500 to advance its on-site hydrogen production, storage and dispensing technology. The raise aims to accelerate early deployments that remove complex logistics from hydrogen supply and support industrial decarbonisation in transport, manufacturing and energy.
Why it matters
Hydrogen is widely seen as a route to decarbonise heavy industry and transport, but supply logistics and distribution remain a bottleneck. On-site, on-demand production reduces the need for long-haul transport and large storage facilities, potentially lowering cost and improving reliability for end users.
The company says the funding builds on more than £1.1m in non-dilutive grant funding secured to date, signalling a mix of public and private support for earlier-stage infrastructure solutions.
Inside the product
LUX develops integrated hydrogen supply systems that combine production, storage and dispensing in a single unit intended for real-world deployment. The technology is pitched at customers who need reliable, continuous access to hydrogen without the complexity of supply chains and third-party logistics.
The product focus is practical: modular units that can be sited where hydrogen is consumed, with the aim of shortening project lead times and simplifying operations compared with delivered-hydrogen models.
Who are the investors?
This is LUX’s first institutional investment. The lead backer is SFC Capital, described in the announcement as one of the UK’s most active early-stage investors. The capital injection is intended to help LUX advance its proprietary hydrogen technology, support early deployments and strengthen technical and operational capability.
In the announcement, Ed Stevenson, Investor at SFC Capital, said:
LUX is addressing a critical infrastructure challenge in the hydrogen sector. Samuel and his team have developed technology that simplifies on-site production and removes complex logistics. We’re pleased to support them as they scale their solution across industrial applications.
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Founder perspective
In the announcement, Samuel Dallimore, Founder & CEO at LUX, said:
This investment marks an important milestone for LUX. SFC Capital’s support validates both our technology and vision to embed clean hydrogen into everyday energy use. This backing allows us to accelerate development and deliver practical, scalable hydrogen solutions where they are needed most.
The bigger picture
The deal highlights the continued interplay between grant funding and private capital in early-stage clean energy projects. On-site hydrogen production startups are one approach among many being tested to address distribution challenges that have slowed wider adoption.
The raise also reflects growing interest from UK energy investors in infrastructure-lite hydrogen solutions that can be deployed at customer sites rather than requiring large centralised plants.
This funding round and the grant backing behind it underline how UK policy and public funding are funneling support into nascent hydrogen solutions. For LUX and similar companies, the near-term task will be proving reliability and economics in real-world industrial settings across the UK and Europe.
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