What is C-Capture?
Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Leeds, United Kingdom, C-Capture specializes in the engineering of innovative solvent-based technology designed for post-combustion carbon capture. Unlike traditional, energy-intensive methods, C-Capture offers a safer and more economical approach to mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. By focusing on the removal of carbon dioxide at the source, the company occupies a vital position in the climate technology sector, serving heavy industries that require reliable, high-performance decarbonization tools to meet increasingly stringent environmental regulations and sustainability mandates.
How much funding has C-Capture raised?
C-Capture has raised a total of $29.1M across 4 funding rounds:
Other Financing Round
$2.5M
Other Financing Round
$11.3M
Grant
$3.4M
Other Financing Round
$12M
Other Financing Round (2019): $2.5M with participation from Drax Group, UK Government, IP Group, and BP Ventures
Other Financing Round (2021): $11.3M led by Drax Group, Future Fund, IP Group, and bp Ventures
Grant (2022): $3.4M, investors not publicly disclosed
Other Financing Round (2023): $12M featuring BP Ventures and Drax Group
Key Investors in C-Capture
BP Ventures
BP Ventures is a consulting firm founded in 2019 that specializes in assisting closely held and privately owned businesses during times of transition, providing professional services focused on ownership transition and corporate governance.
Drax Group
Drax Group is a UK-based energy company that operates power stations specializing in biomass fuel technology and is a significant player in the transition toward cleaner energy production.
IP Group
IP Group is a conglomerate that specializes in intellectual property commercialization, transforming innovative ideas from university partnerships into viable businesses across life sciences and technology sectors.
What's next for C-Capture?
With the support of major energy stakeholders and institutional backers, C-Capture is well-positioned to scale its operations and transition from pilot-scale demonstrations to full-scale industrial deployment. The current funding context suggests a strategic shift toward commercializing its technology across diverse sectors, including power generation and heavy manufacturing. Future efforts will likely prioritize the optimization of its solvent chemistry to further reduce operational costs and enhance capture efficiency, ensuring that C-Capture remains at the forefront of the global effort to mitigate climate change through scalable, industrial-grade carbon management infrastructure.
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