About us
Enabling a circular economySemperCycle is driven by the vision of closing the loop on plastic waste through innovative recycling technology that converts mixed plastic waste into high-value inputs for the chemical industry, advancing the transition to a circular economy.
About us
Strong team with a broad set of competences
Our team combines the inventor of SemperCycle’s patented gasification technology with extensive expertise in sustainability, and strong competences within R&D and the chemical industry.
SemperCycle
The name SemperCycle is derived from the Latin word semper, meaning “always” or “forever,” combined with “cycle” to reflect our commitment to enabling a circular economy and creating lasting value from plastic resources.
Meet the team
SemperCycle is guided by an experienced Board of Directors and led by a highly qualified management team with expertise in technology, commercialization, and sustainable innovation.
Jan Kamyno Rasmussen
Founder and CEO
- 10 years experience from various positions within strategy, M&A and business development, incl. Head of Strategy and Commercial Excellence in Haldor Topsoe
- 5 years experience from Bain & Company (formerly Qvartz & Co)
- Ph.D. Chem. Eng. and M.Sc. Chem. Eng.
CFO
- 14+ years experience within banking and energy sectors
- CRO and CDO of BNP Paribas Personal Finance DK
- Financial Analysis, FP&A, Credit Risk & Risk Management, Data Management
- M.Sc.Eng. Applied Mathematics, Technical University of Denmark
Head of R&D Operations
- 10+ years experience in R&D with both laboratory testing and equipment analysis
- Planning and execution of advanced testing using analytical methodology
- Experience with various start ups within green-tech
Mechanical Engineering
- 25+ years in mechanical engineering and 3D-design
- Development from prototype to production stage, e.g., for stoker furnace and robot arms
- B. Sc. M. E., Mechanical Engineering
Automation Engineering
- M.Sc. Automatic Control and Robotics
Chemical Engineering
- M.Sc. Chemical & Biochemical Engineering from DTU
Electrical Engineering
- Broad experience in managing complex projects, including:
- Development of new technologies within material sciences
- Design and manufacturing of electronics solutions for B2B clients
- B.Sc. Electrical Engineering
Brandon Maurizio Prinzivalli
Chemical engineering
- M.Sc. Chemical Engineering from Aarhus University
Control systems engineering
- Independent consultant within electronics hardware and software development
- 15+ years experience in building and programming embedded electronics
- Co-founder of technology startup
- M.Sc. Electrical Engineering
Student, B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering
Student, B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering
Board of Directors
- Board member, co-founder and investor in companies within the advanced materials, wastewater and environmental sectors.
- 18 years experience from Haldor Topsoe including:
- EVP for Refinery Business Unit
- EMBA, M.Sc. Chem. Eng.
- More than 25 years experience from senior positions within political, governmental and private organizations.
- Strategy & business development experience within circular tech
- Sustainability/ESG, Risk mgmt. in A.P. Moeller Maersk and Deloitte.
- Experience from NATO, EU and UN organizations
- 10 years strategy consulting experience, incl. Bain & Company, with a focus on sustainability.
- Strategy & business development experience within circular tech
- Director at The Footprint Firm, dedicated sustainability advisory and investments.
- Circular Economy investment vertical lead.
Jan Kamyno Rasmussen
- 10 years experience from various positions within strategy, M&A and business development, incl. Head of Strategy and Commercial Excellence in Haldor Topsoe
- 5 years experience from Bain & Company (formerly Qvartz & Co)
- Ph.D. Chem. Eng. and M.Sc. Chem. Eng.
ADVISORY BOARD
- Independent advisor and board member
- 30 years experience from Haldor Topsoe, including:
- EVP for Chemicals Business Unit
- Managing Director for Haldor Topsoe China
- M.Sc. Chem. Eng.
- Associate professor at DTU, dept. of Chem. Eng.
- Expert in carbon capture utilization and storage
- Leading 5-dem projects, incl. Bio-ReFuel (biogas-to-methanol via electrolysis)
- Ph.D. Chem. Eng. and M.Sc. Chem. Eng.
- VP Positions at Steeper Energy and Vestas, Director at Oticon
- Partner, Department manager various DK patent law firms
- European Patent Attorney and Litigation Certificate, University of Strasbourg
- M.Sc.Eng., Technical University of Denmark
Our story
SemperCycle background and history
Plastic is an essential material, yet millions of tonnes of mixed and contaminated plastic waste remain difficult to recycle. At the same time, industries are searching for sustainable alternatives to fossil-based feedstocks.
SemperCycle was founded to address both challenges. By converting hard-to-recycle plastic waste into syngas, then methanol and other valuable chemical feedstocks, we aim to create a circular pathway for materials that would otherwise be incinerated or landfilled.
2021-2022: SemperCycle is founded
- Lab scale R&D, DTU Lyngby
- Conceptual design study for commercial plant
- Grant funding from EUDP secured
- DTU and DTI established as partners
- Footprint Firm and Chairman entered as equity investors
2023-2024: IP and further testing
- First patent granted, five further are filed
- Initial testing on feeding system
- Further fluidization testing
2025-2026: Pilot plant and scale-up
- Pilot plant commissioned at DTU Risø
- Further R&D soft funding secured
- Pilot Plant tests and operational experience
- Planning and engineering for FOAK plant