When was Ductor founded?

Ductor was founded in 2009 and raised its 1st funding round 3 years after it was founded.

Where is Ductor located?

Ductor is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland.

Who is the current CEO of Ductor?

Ari Ketola and Bernard C Fenner s of Ductor. Ari Ketola has also founded 1 company.

How many employees does Ductor have?

As of Jul 31, 2026, the latest employee count at Ductor is 30.

Is Ductor a funded company?

Ductor is a funded company, having raised a total of $6.3M across 7 funding rounds to date. The company's 1st funding round was a $***** Seed round, raised on Aug 27, 2012.

When was the latest funding round of Ductor?

Ductor's latest funding was a $***** Series C round on May 24, 2023, with participation from 1 investor.

Where does Ductor rank among its competitors?

Ductor ranks 2nd amongst 22 active competitors, of which 3 are funded. It stands 2nd in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was Guild Associates, which secured $1.38M in Jun, 2025.

Who are the top competitors of Ductor?

Ductor's top competitors include Waga Energy, Envitec-Biogas and Guild Associates. Among them, Guild Associates secured the most recent funding round in June, 2025.

Ductor - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding & Competitors

Company Details

Developer of facilities transforming agricultural waste into renewable biogas energy. These industrial plants utilize anaerobic digestion processes to convert organic residues into sustainable energy and nutrient-rich organic fertilizers. The business model involves the design, construction, ownership, and operation of systems that integrate agricultural by-products into a circular economic framework. Activities encompass project procurement, contract management, and engineering oversight to ensure the delivery of functional power generation and waste treatment infrastructure. Through these technical deployments, the organization facilitates the repurposing of organic resources into clean power and soil-enhancing products.

Website: www.ductor.com/
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Email ID: *****@ductor.com
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Key Metrics

Founded Year

2009

Location

Helsinki, Finland

Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$6.3M in 7 rounds

Latest Funding Round

Series C, May 24, 2023, $*****

Investors

BW Group & 5 more

Ranked

2^nd among 22 active competitors

Employee Count

30 as on Jul 31, 2026

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Ductor has raised a total funding of $6.3M over 7 rounds. Its first funding round was on Aug 27, 2012. Its latest funding round was a Series C round on May 24, 2023 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. Ductor has 6 institutional investors.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Ductor:

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Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
May 24, 2023	6395876	Series C	5841198	4113445	8492934	1701199
Oct 07, 2020	2812646	Series B	1006859	1328133	9611981	2565899
Jul 31, 2018	8023682	Grant (prize money)	5486040	2428725	3611284	EIC Fund

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The founders of Ductor is Ari Ketola. Bernard C Fenner is the CEO of Ductor.

Here are the details of Ductor's key team members:

Ari Ketola: Co-Founder & CEO of Ductor and founder of 1 other company.
Contact Info: 1 email address
Bernard C Fenner: CEO of Ductor.

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Ductor's employee count trend

Ductor has 30 employees as of Jul 26. Here is Ductor's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of Ductor include Waga Energy, Envitec-Biogas and Guild Associates. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Ductor, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Waga Energy 2015, Grenoble (France), Acquired	Developer of technology units upgrading landfill gas into renewable biomethane	$11M	Noria, Ovive & 7 others	59/100
2nd	Ductor 2009, Helsinki (Finland), Series C	Developer of facilities transforming agricultural waste into renewable biogas energy	$6.3M	EIC Fund, Lifeline Ventures & 4 others	54/100
3rd	Envitec-Biogas 2002, Lohne (Germany), Public	Manufacturer of biogas plants and gas upgrading technology for energy	-	Amprion	47/100
4th	Guild Associates 1981, Columbus (United States), Funding Raised	Manufacturer of gas processing systems and molecular filtration defense equipment	-	HHS, United States Department of Agriculture ... & 1 others	36/100
5th	Xebec Adsorption 1967, Public	Manufacturer of gas and air purification and compression equipment	-	Sixty4 Ventures, CDPQ	36/100
6th	NeoZeo 2010, Stockholm (Sweden), Seed	Manufacturer of gas separation equipment using structured porous material membranes	$870K	Imprimatur Capital Fund Management, Vinnova ... & 1 others	34/100
7th	Biofrigas 2011, Gothenburg (Sweden), Public	Manufacturer of containerized systems producing liquid biogas and carbon dioxide	-	EIC Fund, Europa & 2 others	33/100
8th	OWS 1988, Ghent (Belgium), Acquired	Provider of laboratory testing for biodegradability and compostability of materials	-	Europa	33/100
9th	Schmack Biogas 1995, Schwandorf (Germany), Acquired	Developer of biogas plants and provider of waste energy systems	-	Emerald Technology Ventures	32/100
10th	Greenlane Biogas 1986, Sheffield (United Kingdom), Acquired	Manufacturer of systems that convert organic waste into renewable gas	-	-	32/100