about us

Turning emissions into resources

Every landfill has the power to fuel a cleaner future. At Hydryx, we build technology that turns methane emissions into green energy.

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our purpose

Where others see waste, we see potential

Landfills are responsible for 6% of global emissions. Yet we believe that under every landfill lies a powerful opportunity, and that great landfill management is a key part of the circular economy. We started Hydryx to prove that with the right technology, we don’t have to choose between a solid business case and climate action. We can have both.

We’re set on removing 10 million tons of CO₂ equivalent by 2030. That’s not a footnote; it’s proof that climate action can pay for itself.

Co-founder and CEO

Anthonie Jacobson

Founded Hydryx to make a tangible, lasting climate impact. Convinced the best climate solutions are simple, scalable and provide a good business case. Loves working with smart, driven people who believe in our mission.

Co-founder and COO

Joren Tangelder

Founded Hydryx to decarbonize landfills after years building energy management systems. Driven by a passion for climate impact, believes proven tech in new sectors can lead to simple, impactful solutions that can have a global impact.

CTO

Henry Willson

Blends his background in chemical, software and hardware engineering to lead Hydryx’s technical vision by building reliable systems that cut emissions and scale sustainably. Loves endurance sports on bike and running trails and most recently the all-night marathon of parenthood.

Systems engineer

Haadi Naqvi

Combines a foundation in computational physics with a passion for nonlinear systems and applies his technical expertise to integrate sustainable practices into energy operations at Hydryx. In free time he digs through crates at record stores or falls off skateboards.

Embedded engineer

Tim Veldt

Specializing in intelligent devices and sensor engineering, Tim applies his expertise in hardware–software integration to advance Hydryx’s smart and sustainable landfill automation systems. Outside of work he loves to build things, and is a keen contributor to the repair cafe.

Mechanical engineer

Max Bauerle

Brings experience in hardware design and a perspective shaped by working across Europe and the U.S., which he leverages to strengthen Hydryx’s mechanical systems for scale. He lives to be outdoors, whether it's mountain/dirt biking, skiing or going to festivals.

Mechanical engineer

Dick Scholte

Completed his Master’s in Mechanical Engineering at TU Delft and applies his expertise to optimize hardware production while driving innovation in the field. He loves to install products in the rain and fish in the canals of Amsterdam.

Software engineer

Gracjan Bozykowski

Brings a background in artificial intelligence and full-stack development and applies his software expertise to design and implement intelligent systems that power Hydryx’s landfill automation. Likes to hit the gym, and sometimes manages to drag colleagues along with him!

Head of operations

Derk Hordijk

Draws on international experience leading supply chain and operations teams and applies his expertise in scaling operations to drive Hydryx’s mission of minimizing methane emission globally. Enjoys sailing and exploring new places with his family.

Founders’ associate

Anna Haffmans

Discovered her passion for waste in Indonesia, where she transformed local waste management systems and is now keen to discover scalable ways to change the industry. Lives a short walk from our Amsterdam office with two adorable three-legged cats.

Embedded engineering intern

Roman Roters-Coca

Studied computer engineering in Berlin and enjoys programming hardware in C++ to support Hydryx’s hardware–software integration. Recently moved to Amsterdam and likes to stay curious, always on the hunt for new things to explore and discover.

Thesis Intern

Sara Beekman

Brings a background in molecular science and life science and technology and is now completing her final master thesis on internationalization strategies for high-tech startups in low-innovation markets. Likes to build, and can often be found helping out with assembly.

How we work

Our building principles

Grow together

We develop side by side with landfill operators, because rethinking landfills to climate assets is a team effort.

Engineer for the real world

We're not interested in fancy. We build pragmatic, reliable solutions for harsh conditions and real operators.

Prove it fast

We don’t talk about impact, we realize it. New ideas are tested and transformed into solutions as soon as possible.

CAREERS

Come build the landfill tech of the future

We're an ambitious team driven to solve tech problems that matter. If you want to help make landfills work for the planet and enjoy working in a hands-on, curious and down-to-earth team, let’s chat.

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Embedded Hardware & Firmware Engineer

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