Welcome to another episode of Category Visionaries — the show that explores GTM stories from tech's most innovative B2B founders. In today's episode, we're speaking with Mukund Karanjikar, CEO at CleanJoule, a sustainable aviation fuel producer that has raised $55 Million in funding.

Here are the most interesting points from our conversation:

• $55 Million in Funding: CleanJoule has successfully raised $55 million, including a strategic investment from Asia, bolstering their efforts in sustainable aviation fuel development.
• Sustainable Aviation Focus: Mukund emphasizes the importance of sustainable aviation fuel as a critical component in reducing the carbon footprint of the aviation industry.
• Development and Production Capabilities: CleanJoule is not only focused on developing sustainable aviation fuels but also on producing them, positioning itself as a key player in this emerging market.
• Strategic Investor Relations: The late addition of a strategic investor highlights the ongoing interest and potential in the sustainable aviation sector, especially from international markets.
• Market Positioning: By branding themselves as both a developer and producer of sustainable aviation fuel, CleanJoule is differentiating itself from competitors who may only focus on one aspect of the supply chain.
• Importance of Every Dollar: Mukund underlines the significance of every dollar raised, reflecting the high stakes and capital intensity of scaling in the clean energy sector.

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