What is CarbonBuilt?
Based in Los Angeles, California, CarbonBuilt operates at the intersection of material science and environmental engineering. The company has pioneered a transformative process that enables the injection of carbon dioxide emissions—captured from power plants and industrial facilities—directly into concrete. By mineralizing CO2 within the concrete matrix, CarbonBuilt effectively turns a major industrial waste product into a structural asset. This innovation not only reduces the carbon intensity of traditional building materials but also enhances the performance characteristics of the concrete itself, positioning the company as a critical player in the transition to a net-zero built environment.
How much funding has CarbonBuilt raised?
CarbonBuilt has raised a total of $10M across 1 funding round:
Series A
$10M
Series A (2021): $10M with participation from Climate Capital, Grantham Environmental Trust's Neglected Climate Opportunities, Tony Pritzker, and Lime Street Ventures
Key Investors in CarbonBuilt
Climate Capital
Climate Capital specializes in the investment and management of renewable energy projects, focusing on behind-the-meter solutions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions for industrial partners.
Lime Street Ventures
Lime Street Ventures is a venture firm focused on early-stage technology and life science companies, particularly within the Boston and Cambridge innovation ecosystems.
Grantham Environmental Trust's Neglected Climate Opportunities
An investment vehicle dedicated to identifying and supporting high-impact, overlooked climate solutions that address critical environmental challenges.
What's next for CarbonBuilt?
The recent influx of capital will likely be directed toward scaling manufacturing operations and expanding the commercial footprint of CarbonBuilt's technology. As the construction industry faces increasing regulatory pressure to adopt low-carbon alternatives, CarbonBuilt is strategically positioned to capture significant market share. Future growth will likely focus on establishing partnerships with major industrial emitters and concrete producers to integrate their carbon-capture systems into existing supply chains. By leveraging this major enterprise-level funding, the company aims to transition from pilot-scale success to widespread industrial adoption, setting a new standard for sustainable infrastructure development.
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