What is Carbogenics?
Carbogenics specializes in the production of sustainable carbon adsorbents derived from complex organic waste, including wastewater screenings and coffee cups. Their core innovation, CreChar, serves as a performance-enhancing additive for anaerobic digestion plants, significantly improving efficiency while facilitating soil carbon sequestration. By bridging the gap between waste management and industrial performance, the company addresses critical needs in the agriculture, construction, and wastewater treatment sectors. As a research-driven enterprise, Carbogenics leverages its unique position to convert environmental liabilities into sustainable assets, effectively scaling its operations to meet the rising demand for climate-resilient infrastructure and circular waste solutions.
How much funding has Carbogenics raised?
Carbogenics has raised a total of $4.8M across 3 funding rounds:
Other Financing Round
$1.2M
Other Financing Round
$634K
Grant
$3M
Other Financing Round (2023): $1.2M with participation from Scottish Enterprise and Old College Capital
Other Financing Round (2024): $634K led by Kaplak Ventures and Green Angel Ventures
Grant (2026): $3M supported by Green Angel Ventures, Innovate UK, Dangerous, Scottish Enterprise, and Old College Capital
Key Investors in Carbogenics
Green Angel Ventures
Green Angel Ventures is an investment firm focused on financing emerging climate start-ups to combat climate change through a diversified portfolio and expert guidance.
Scottish Enterprise
Scottish Enterprise is a national economic development agency and non-departmental public body of the Scottish Government dedicated to fostering regional innovation.
Old College Capital
Old College Capital is the University of Edinburgh's in-house venture investment fund, supporting high-growth, early-stage businesses associated with the university's research ecosystem.
What's next for Carbogenics?
With this latest infusion of capital, Carbogenics is poised to scale its manufacturing capabilities and expand its market footprint across the cleantech landscape. The strategic focus will likely shift toward optimizing the supply chain for raw organic waste and deepening the integration of CreChar within large-scale anaerobic digestion facilities. By leveraging the expertise of its diverse investor base, the company is well-positioned to navigate the complexities of industrial decarbonization. Future milestones will likely involve scaling production capacity to meet international demand, further validating the economic and environmental viability of its carbon upcycling model as it transitions into a mature, high-growth enterprise.
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