What is Nitricity?
Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Fremont, California, Nitricity is redefining the agricultural supply chain. The company specializes in the production of renewable, on-site fertilizers derived from air, water, and renewable electricity. By decentralizing the manufacturing process, Nitricity eliminates the carbon-intensive logistics and production methods that have historically defined the fertilizer market. This approach not only enhances field efficiency for farmers but also serves as a critical lever in the broader effort to reduce the environmental footprint of global food production systems.
How much funding has Nitricity raised?
Nitricity has raised a total of $137.6M across 4 funding rounds:
Angel/Seed
$5M
Series A
$20M
Stock/Share Issuance
$62.6M
Series B
$50M
Angel/Seed (2021): $5M with participation from Energy Impact Partners, MCJ Collective, Lowercarbon Capital, and Fine Structure Ventures
Series A (2022): $20M led by Energy Impact Partners, Lowercarbon Capital, and Khosla Ventures
Stock/Share Issuance (2025): $62.6M, investors not publicly disclosed
Series B (2025): $50M featuring Fidelity, ForceChange, FMR Agency, Khosla Ventures, Susquehanna Sustainable Enterprises, Chipotle, Fine Structure Ventures, and EIP
Key Investors in Nitricity
Energy Impact Partners
Energy Impact Partners is an investment firm dedicated to transforming the energy industry towards a decarbonized, decentralized, and electrified future by collaborating with leading innovators.
Lowercarbon Capital
Lowercarbon Capital backs companies that focus on slashing CO2 emissions and developing technologies to remove carbon from the atmosphere.
Khosla Ventures
Khosla Ventures provides venture assistance and strategic advice to entrepreneurs working on breakthrough technologies across sectors including sustainable energy and agriculture.
What's next for Nitricity?
With the successful closure of this major strategic investment, Nitricity is poised to accelerate its commercial deployment phase. The capital will likely be directed toward scaling its proprietary production infrastructure and strengthening its market presence among large-scale agricultural enterprises. As the company transitions into this mature growth stage, the focus will shift toward optimizing unit economics and proving the long-term viability of its decentralized fertilizer model. Investors remain optimistic that Nitricity's ability to decouple fertilizer production from fossil fuel reliance will establish a new standard for sustainable agricultural inputs, potentially disrupting traditional supply chains in the coming years.
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