What is Nitricity?
Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Fremont, California, Nitricity is a technology-driven enterprise focused on the localized production of plant-based fertilizers. The company addresses the substantial greenhouse gas emissions inherent in traditional, fossil-fuel-dependent fertilizer manufacturing. By decentralizing production through on-site, renewable-powered systems, Nitricity provides farmers with a sustainable alternative that enhances field productivity while minimizing environmental impact. This market position places the firm at the intersection of agtech, clean energy, and industrial decarbonization, sectors currently experiencing rapid institutional interest.
How much funding has Nitricity raised?
Nitricity has raised a total of $137.6M across 4 funding rounds:
Angel/Seed
$5M
Series A
$20M
Private Equity
$62.6M
Series B
$50M
Angel/Seed (2021): $5M with participation from Fine Structure Ventures, MCJ Collective, Energy Impact Partners, and Lowercarbon Capital
Series A (2022): $20M led by Lowercarbon Capital, Khosla Ventures, and Energy Impact Partners
Private Equity (2025): $62.6M, investors not publicly disclosed
Series B (2025): $50M featuring Susquehanna Sustainable Enterprises, EIP, Fine Structure Ventures, Fidelity, ForceChange, Chipotle, Khosla Ventures, and FMR Agency
Key Investors in Nitricity
Khosla Ventures
A prominent venture capital firm founded by Vinod Khosla, specializing in breakthrough technologies across agriculture, sustainable energy, and enterprise software.
Energy Impact Partners
An investment firm dedicated to the decarbonization of the energy industry, collaborating with major utility partners to foster a more resilient and electrified future.
Fine Structure Ventures
A venture capital firm focused on disruptive scientific innovations, providing strategic guidance and capital to support companies from early-stage development through to commercialization.
What's next for Nitricity?
With the successful closure of this major enterprise-level funding round, Nitricity is poised to accelerate its commercial deployment and scale its manufacturing capabilities. The strategic capital will likely be directed toward expanding its operational footprint and refining its on-site production units to meet the growing demand for sustainable agricultural inputs. As the company moves beyond the development phase, the focus will shift toward establishing long-term partnerships with large-scale agricultural operators and utility providers, ensuring that its renewable fertilizer solutions become a standard component of the modern, low-carbon food supply chain.
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