RTI International
Investments
6Portfolio Exits
5Partners & Customers
10Service Providers
1About RTI International
Research Triangle Institute is an independent, nonprofit research institute which trades as RTI International. RTI International provides research & development and consulting to government, industry, academia, and public services clients globally.

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Latest RTI International News
Jan 25, 2023
1/25/2023 Syzygy Plasmonics, a deep decarbonization company, announced an agreement today with the nonprofit research institute RTI International to demonstrate sustainable fuel production at the RTI facility in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA. The new technology has the potential to help decarbonize transportation by converting two potent greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4), into low-carbon-intensity fuels that can be used to replace petroleum-based jet fuel, diesel, and gasoline. The pilot project is being sponsored by Equinor Ventures and Sumitomo Corporation of Americas. Testing is planned for a period of six months, with results from the demonstration to be used to build a technoeconomic analysis for constructing a commercial-scale Syzygy e-fuels plant. "This demonstration will be the first of its kind and represents a disruptive step in carbon utilization. The sustainable fuels produced are expected to quickly achieve cost parity with today's fossil fuels," said Syzygy CEO Trevor Best. "Integrating our technology with RTI's Fischer-Tropsch synthesis system has the potential to significantly reduce the carbon intensity of shipping, trucking, and aviation without requiring major fleet modifications. By making minor adjustments in the process, we also expect to produce sustainable methanol using the same technology." The solution uses a fully electrified reactor provided by Syzygy to produce syngas from CO2 and CH4 in a dry methane reforming (DMR) reaction. The syngas is then processed through a Fischer-Tropsch (FT) synthesis unit to make various fuel grades. The potential of this technology to reduce carbon intensity in fuel could give transportation companies and airlines an affordable solution for cutting emissions and reducing their carbon footprint. "We are excited about the opportunity to collaborate with Syzygy to test and assist in the scale-up of this promising technology," said Sameer Parvathikar, Ph.D., the director of the Renewable Energy and Energy Storage program in RTI's Technology Advancement and Commercialization business unit. "This work aligns with our capabilities, our goals of helping de-risk and commercialize novel technologies, and our vision to address the world's most critical problems with science-based solutions." Having already proven its scale-up capabilities in earlier testing of its FT synthesis unit, RTI is assisting Syzygy with process design and systems integration for this pilot-scale demonstration. The full production pathway at the pilot scale includes multiple electrified DMR reactors that will consume 27 tons of CO2 per year and produce 6,100 gallons of e-fuels. At commercial-scale this technology is expected to utilize millions of tons of CO2 per year to produce sustainable fuels.
RTI International Investments
6 Investments
RTI International has made 6 investments. Their latest investment was in SWIR Vision Systems as part of their Series A on October 10, 2021.

RTI International Investments Activity

Date | Round | Company | Amount | New? | Co-Investors | Sources |
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10/19/2021 | Series A | SWIR Vision Systems | $5M | Yes | 6 | |
10/28/2019 | Series B | |||||
1/31/2019 | Unattributed | |||||
2/12/2018 | Series A - II | |||||
9/24/2009 | Series B |
Date | 10/19/2021 | 10/28/2019 | 1/31/2019 | 2/12/2018 | 9/24/2009 |
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Round | Series A | Series B | Unattributed | Series A - II | Series B |
Company | SWIR Vision Systems | ||||
Amount | $5M | ||||
New? | Yes | ||||
Co-Investors | |||||
Sources | 6 |
RTI International Portfolio Exits
5 Portfolio Exits
RTI International has 5 portfolio exits. Their latest portfolio exit was PierianDx on January 12, 2023.
RTI International Acquisitions
5 Acquisitions
RTI International acquired 5 companies. Their latest acquisition was Medical Review Officers Certification Council on November 19, 2018.
Date | Investment Stage | Companies | Valuation Valuations are submitted by companies, mined from state filings or news, provided by VentureSource, or based on a comparables valuation model. | Total Funding | Note | Sources |
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11/19/2018 | Acquired | 1 | ||||
5/14/2018 | Debt | |||||
1/10/2017 | ||||||
1/10/2017 | Debt | |||||
6/6/2016 |
Date | 11/19/2018 | 5/14/2018 | 1/10/2017 | 1/10/2017 | 6/6/2016 |
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Sources | 1 |
RTI International Partners & Customers
10 Partners and customers
RTI International has 10 strategic partners and customers. RTI International recently partnered with Syzygy Plasmonics on January 1, 2023.
Date | Type | Business Partner | Country | News Snippet | Sources |
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1/24/2023 | Partner | United States | Having already proven its scale-up capabilities in earlier testing of its FT synthesis unit , RTI International is assisting Syzygy Plasmonics with process design and systems integration for this pilot-scale demonstration . | 2 | |
10/17/2022 | Partner | United States | These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties , including , but not limited to , the inability to achieve net-negative carbon emissions goals ; the inability to recognize intended benefits of carbon capture strategies , initiatives or partnerships ; legislative and regulatory initiatives addressing environmental concerns , including initiatives addressing the impact of global climate change ; the timing or receipt of regulatory approvals and permits ; and other risks and uncertainties detailed in the companies ' public filings , including Schlumberger 's most recent Forms 10-K , 10-Q and 8-K filed with or furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission . | 3 | |
9/14/2022 | Client, and Vendor | United States | RTI International and partner Keen Point Consulting have a deep understanding of the factors driving innovation - and technology-based economic growth and development , as well as the data that can be used to identify potential targets for Maryland 's innovation strategy , including increasing the participation of people of color and diverse communities , '' said Stephen Auvil , TEDCO Chief Program Operations Officer . | 1 | |
9/14/2022 | Client | ||||
5/31/2022 | Client |
Date | 1/24/2023 | 10/17/2022 | 9/14/2022 | 9/14/2022 | 5/31/2022 |
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Type | Partner | Partner | Client, and Vendor | Client | Client |
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Country | United States | United States | United States | ||
News Snippet | Having already proven its scale-up capabilities in earlier testing of its FT synthesis unit , RTI International is assisting Syzygy Plasmonics with process design and systems integration for this pilot-scale demonstration . | These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties , including , but not limited to , the inability to achieve net-negative carbon emissions goals ; the inability to recognize intended benefits of carbon capture strategies , initiatives or partnerships ; legislative and regulatory initiatives addressing environmental concerns , including initiatives addressing the impact of global climate change ; the timing or receipt of regulatory approvals and permits ; and other risks and uncertainties detailed in the companies ' public filings , including Schlumberger 's most recent Forms 10-K , 10-Q and 8-K filed with or furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission . | RTI International and partner Keen Point Consulting have a deep understanding of the factors driving innovation - and technology-based economic growth and development , as well as the data that can be used to identify potential targets for Maryland 's innovation strategy , including increasing the participation of people of color and diverse communities , '' said Stephen Auvil , TEDCO Chief Program Operations Officer . | ||
Sources | 2 | 3 | 1 |
RTI International Service Providers
1 Service Provider
RTI International has 1 service provider relationship
Service Provider | Associated Rounds | Provider Type | Service Type |
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Acquired | Investment Bank | Financial Advisor |
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Associated Rounds | Acquired |
Provider Type | Investment Bank |
Service Type | Financial Advisor |
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RTI International Team
5 Team Members
RTI International has 5 team members, including current Senior Vice President, Laurie Braun.
Name | Work History | Title | Status |
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Laurie Braun | Senior Vice President | Current | |
Name | Laurie Braun | ||||
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Title | Senior Vice President | ||||
Status | Current |
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