STAX Engineering
Robotic Software & Control Systems
$220Mtotal raised · 2 rounds on record
1open role
$150Mlatest round · Venture round · Jun 2026 · 4 mo ago
2backers · Pegasus Capital Advisors, Upper90
Overview
STAX is on a mission to reduce global emissions by capturing and sequestering emissions from high-polluting sectors like maritime and data centers.
Funding and backers
Total raised
$220M
2 rounds on record
Latest round
$150M
Venture round · Jun 2026 · 4 mo ago
Hiring now
2
open roles
Backers
2
Pegasus Capital Advisors, Upper90
The money's age
Fresh money
4 months since the last round · hiring slowed
Momentum
35/100
in the news, fresh money
Last sign of life
1 mo ago
a posting or a news item
The story so fareach stage dated by its source: the company's releases, the press, registers, filings
Jun 30
Raised a round Venture round $150M
Mar 1, 2025
Raised a round Venture round $70M · led by Firstime Credit · Pulse 2.0
May 5, 2024
Partnership STAX Engineering Partners with AMPORTS to Offer Emissions Capture Services · The Maritime Executive
2024
Founded
Funding rounds
| Round | Date | Amount | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venture round | Jun 2026 | $150M | — | streetinsider.com |
| Venture round | Mar 2025 | $70M | Firstime Credit lead, Deutsche Bank Private Credit lead, Infrastructure lead | Pulse 2.0 |
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Jobs
$200k – $300k per year · In office · Full-Time · 15+ years exp · Bachelor's Degree · Long Beach
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Salary insights
Compensation ranges based on this company's open jobs
Median
$245k
Typical range
$190k – $300k
Open positions
2
2
Jobs
Architect
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| Level | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architect | 2 | $245k | $190k – $300k |
Highest paying role
Vice President of Engineering
$300k
Normalized to USD per year
Visa sponsorship
0
H-1B filings in 12 months
0
Open roles in United States
In the register as STAX Engineering Inc., Santa Barbara, CA
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Growth
Hiring Momentum
28/100
Slowing
Open positions
2
0 opened / 0 closed in 30 days
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Hiring Focus
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Finance
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Management
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Tech stack
Technologies named in job postings at STAX Engineering over the last 12 months, by layer, with the share of postings for each.
Technologies in use
1
Postings analysed
1
Stack modernity
43/100
Developer tools
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News
Careers at STAX: Local Jobs, Lasting Impact
Every day, STAX employees help reduce air pollution in and around California's ports-supporting cleaner air for the people who live and work nearby while helping the maritime industry meet increasingly stringent emissions requirements. As a homegrown Cali
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STAX Engineering lands $150 million to scale ship emissions capture Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide
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STAX Engineering Secures $150 Million Financing from Bain Capital to Scale Maritime Emissions Capture Ahead of CARB's 2027 Tanker Compliance Deadline
New financing supports STAX's Northern California tanker expansion with IMTT and TransMontaigne, bringing deployable clean-air infrastructure closer to Bay Area communities
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STAX Engineering Secures $150 Million Financing from Bain Capital to Scale Maritime Emissions Capture Ahead of CARB's 2027 Tanker Compliance Deadline
New financing supports STAX's Northern California tanker expansion with IMTT and TransMontaigne, bringing deployable clean-air infrastructure closer to Bay Area communities LONG BEACH, CALIF. - June 30, 2026 - STAX Engineering, a pioneer in maritime emiss
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STAX Engineering Secures $150 Million Financing from Bain Capital to Scale Maritime Emissions Capture Ahead of CARB's 2027 Tanker Compliance Deadline
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The Path to Net Zero: Emissions Capture & Control Solutions for Tankers
Home / STAX Hub / Whitepaper 13 May, 2026 The Path to Net Zero: Emissions Capture & Control Solutions for Tankers How Tanker Operators Can Meet Emissions Regulations Without Relying on Shore PowerAs global emissions regulations tighten, tanker operators a
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STAX at WSDS 2026: Driving the Future of Emissions Capture
In February, STAX CEO Michael Walker joined global leaders at the World Sustainable Development Summit in New Delhi to discuss how green infrastructure and innovation can support economic growth while building a clean-air future. At the summit, Mike sat d
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STAX Engineering Enters Five- Year Exclusive Agreement with TransMontaigne for Tanker Emissions Capture and Control in Northern California
Agreement helps advance tanker compliance ahead of CARB's Jan. 1, 2027 Northern California at-berth deadline LONG BEACH, Calif., April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - STAX Engineering, a pioneer in maritime emissions capture and control, has entered into an e
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STAX on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
In March, STAX Chief Strategy Officer and founding partner Edward Norton appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, where he took a moment to highlight the driving mission behind STAX and the critical work we are doing to reduce harmful emissions. Th
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The Promise and Limits of Shore Power: Pros, Cons, and Alternative Emissions Reduction Solutions for Ships
Last updated on March 10, 2026 Where shore power works, where it falls short, and how emissions capture and control serves as an alternative for immediate emissions reductions. Shore power, also known as cold ironing, allows vessels to connect to land-bas
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Offices
Where the company hires and what each office is for
Cities
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Countries
1
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Santa Barbara
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Santa Barbara
United States
HQ
1 open roles $190k Avg Salary
hires for Finance
Long Beach
United States
Engineering / R&D
1 open roles $300k Avg Salary
hires for Management