About PuriFire
We are a team of passionate scientists, engineers and business leaders who share a common commitment to finding real-world solutions to address the climate crisis. We share an aligned vision of a cleaner and sustainable planet.
PuriFire is supported by a global network of world-class advisors, mentors, and partners. We’re proud of our accomplishments and we’re just getting started.
Founding Team
Neel Shah
Co-founder and CEO
Entrepreneurial Leader with 15 years of experience internationally and INSEAD MBA
9 years in investment banking and private equity; 5+ years scaling impact-focused start-ups
Dr. Matthew Pearce
Co-Founder and Chief Scientist
15 years as an international fish feed biologist and aquaculture nutritionist
PhD. in algae and biofuels from Cranfield
4 Patents pending.
Ray Middleton
Co-Founder and Head Engineer
35 years of multidisciplinary engineering experience with the Royal Air Force, F1, Hydrogen and anaerobic digestion