Our Story
Fueled by passion, Driven by purpose, powered by teamwork
Before 2024
Co-founder
Dr. Jonathan Allard
Jonathan has a background as a geologist and a full career in the oil and gas industry, where he acquired a deep understanding of the needs, culture, and tools required by the exploration industry. This experience enables him to bridge scientific knowledge and practical industry demands effectively.
Co-founder
Dr. Viacheslav Zgonnik
With a background as the world's expert in hydrogen exploration and drilling & leading scholar on natural H2 geoscience, Viacheslav has developed both a deep understanding of natural hydrogen science and realization of what practical tools are missing to accelerate its widespread adoption
February 2024
Creation of HyReveal
Born from a shared passion for geology, energy and natural hydrogen, our two cofounders united around a bold mission: unlocking the full potential of the subsurface - from natural gases to natural hydrogen, helium, and beyond - to address critical global challenges such as climate change, energy transition, and sovereignty.

Their journey began in the field, driven by the desire to make a real impact and transform how the energy landscape evolves.
2024
First Found Raising
Backed by a CleanTech US investor
2024
First Employee
2025
First Bpifrance’s deeptech funding
We joined our deeptech peers to learn from each other and be part of the France's flagship deeptech ecosystem
2025
HyReveal is part of the HEC Incubator in Station F
We now have a desk at Station F!
The Beginning
where a daring idea took shape, our first team member joined the journey, and our products evolved from sketches to reality. With each technical milestone reached, we built momentum, forged our first partnerships, and laid the foundation for what’s next.
The acceleration
Where we strengthened our foundations, built a dedicated team, and advanced our product development. Our partnerships grew stronger, and we began attracting our first client leads. With increasing visibility and access to leading incubators, we moved steadily forward, turning our vision into reality
2025
HyReveal joins Agoranov
We joined the best Parisian deeptech Incubator which has participated in the growing of 5 unicorns
2026
HyReveal recognized as a Deeptech Pioneer
We are selected among the 500 companies out of 4,800 applications spanning 108 countries
2026
HyReveal is finalist of the Global Challenge of Hello Tomorrow
We are selected among the 100 companies out of 4,800 applications pitching at Hello Tommorow Global Summit
now stay tuned to see what's next 😊
Our Team
Co-founder
Dr. Viacheslav Zgonnik
role
Drawing on his background as founder of a US hydrogen exploration startup and his recognized expertise in natural hydrogen, Viacheslav shapes the company's strategic direction in new energies.
Key Facts
> 12 years in hydrogen research, recognized as a global expert
Founder of the startup NH2E in the United  States and responsible for the first functional natural hydrogen drilling in America
Exploration of > 10 natural hydrogen sites  around the world
FUN FACT
Viacheslav is a TEDx speaker!
Discover his presentation here: http://bit.ly/4n70XnW
Co-founder
Dr. Jonathan Allard
role
Jonathan leverage on his deep Oil & Gas industry experience,  geology background and EMBA to lead company strategy, client relations, and business development, ensuring technology ideas are transformed into operational realities, overseeing daily operations, business planning, and aligning teams to drive sustainable growth.
Key Facts
> 14 years of expertise and project management in natural resource exploration consulting (IFPEN Gr.)​
> 25 projects in oil & gas project consulting, worldwide​
FUN FACT
Jonathan has swum alongside sharks in the depths of Belize's Great Blue Hole.
Head of corporate & Development
Nolwenn Simonot
role
Leveraging her past experience at Bpifrance’s Innovation Direction and her Public Policy background, Nolwenn drives HyReveal’s visibility within the innovation ecosystem, crafts the optimal funding strategy, and helps structure the company for sustainable growth.
Key Facts
Developed financial products a represented France and Bpifrance in international bodies.
Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law, a Master’s in Public Policy from SciencesPo Paris, and studied Business Strategy for SMEs at Bocconi University.
FUN FACT
Never challenge Nolwenn to a blind test unless she's on your team.
Geosciences R&D Engineer​
Dr. Dan Levy
role
With a PhD focused on hydrogen in the early Solar System, Dan pursued several postdoctoral projects dedicated to natural hydrogen, establishing himself as an expert in this emerging field. His work spans field studies across Europe and the Balkans, contributing to key discoveries and advancements in hydrogen exploration. Recognized for his expertise in hydrogen isotope analysis, he now serves as an R&D engineer at HyReveal, involved in both software and hardware development.
Key Facts
Among the first postdoctoral researchers worldwide dedicated to natural hydrogen.
Discovered a potential subsurface hydrogen reservoir in Kosova.
Specialist in hydrogen clumped isotope analysis.
FUN FACT
Dan contributes to the first diamond open-access journal in geochemistry and cosmochemistry, promoting transparent, barrier-free scientific publishing.
Geodata Sciences R&D Engineer​
Dr. Maximilien Verdier Paoletti
role
After almost 10 years in the academia as both a scientist and an engineer, Maximilien developed a strong expertise in questioning complex and diverse data from many different domains. As so, his ability to investigate geochemical, geological and remote sensing data to unravel key aspects of hydrogen exploration brings clarity and number to back-up the decision making process.
Key Facts
10 years of experience exploring scientific data
5 years developing data reduction tools for CNRS
Specialized in remote-sensing, geology, geochemistry, and engineering
FUN FACT
In a past life, Maximilien wandered the Atacama desert to collect meteorites for its PhD.
Mechatronics R&D Engineer​
Dr. Théo Hamadé
role
After six years in medical device development, Theo decided to return to the hydrogen domain, focusing on designing innovative and reliable electronic systems. Driven by results, he is passionate about how thermodynamics, gas dynamics, and control systems come together to build smarter, more efficient technologies.
Key Facts
Worked with leading companies such as Air Liquide, contributing to high-tech R&D projects.
Participated in the development of artificial hearts, miniature magnetic surgical robots, and precision perfusion pumps.
Skilled in rapid prototyping with a broad systems engineering perspective.
FUN FACT
Theo won first prize in a Sumo robot competition, showcasing a strong combination of creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on engineering.
LEAD Geomodeling engineer
Dr. Frédéric Schneider
role
Fred combines the profile of a software pioneer, basin modeler, and exploration geologist. This dual background - building the tool and applying it to demanding subsurface problems - makes him a reference in translating advanced geoscience into robust exploration decisions.
Key Facts
30+ years of expertise in basin modeling, petroleum system analysis, and exploration geology.
Author or co-author of 100+ scientific publications on basin modeling, fluid flow, pressure, migration, petroleum systems, and natural hydrogen.
Extensive consulting experience with oil & gas operators on complex basin evaluation and exploration projects worldwide
Key contributor to the development and industrial application of Temis 3D basin-modeling technology.
FUN FACT
Fred is a former French team champion in Chanbara - which didn't stop him from almost becoming an Orinoco crocodile's lunch.
Software developer full stack
Oumaïma Aman
role
After more than six years building full-stack web applications across medical research, e-commerce, and enterprise software, Oumaïma joined HyReveal to bring modern engineering practices to subsurface modeling. With deep expertise in React, Node.js, and cloud-native architectures, she focuses on designing performant, scalable interfaces that make complex geoscience simulations accessible to operators and decision-makers.
Key Facts
Contributed to an AI-assisted medical research platform classifying histological images, building both React front-end visualization with OpenLayers and Go/NestJS microservices on Kubernetes.
Six+ years of full-stack JavaScript experience across leading French tech companies including Wethenew (e-commerce) and Neoxia (R&D consultancy).
Dual expertise in modern frontend frameworks (React, Next.js, Angular, TypeScript) and cloud-native backend infrastructure (Docker, Kubernetes, GCP, AWS).
FUN FACT
Oumaïma is passionate about traveling, discovering new cultures, meeting people, and exchanging ideas and experiences.
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