What is Queens Carbon?
Queens Carbon is a New Jersey-based climate tech innovator focused on the development of hydrothermal processing technology. The company's core value proposition lies in its ability to drastically reduce the energy consumption required for calcination and material synthesis. By reinventing the fundamental processes of carbonate manufacturing, Queens Carbon provides a scalable pathway toward carbon-neutral cement production. This technology is designed to mitigate the emission of billions of tons of CO2, positioning the company as a critical player in the transition toward sustainable industrial manufacturing and environmental stewardship.
How much funding has Queens Carbon raised?
Queens Carbon has raised a total of $10M across 1 funding round:
Seed
$10M
Seed (2025): $10M with participation from Buzzi Unicem USA, Plug and Play Tech Center, and Clean Energy Ventures
Key Investors in Queens Carbon
Buzzi Unicem USA
Buzzi Unicem USA is a construction supply company. It produces cement, ready-mix concrete and construction aggregates. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Plug and Play Tech Center
Founded in 2006, Plug and Play Tech Center is an early stage investor, accelerator and corporate innovation platform with global headquarters in Sunnyvale, California with additional locations across the globe.
Clean Energy Ventures
Clean Energy Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in scalable early-stage climate tech startups and clean energy technologies aimed at combating global climate change.
What's next for Queens Carbon?
With this major enterprise-level funding, Queens Carbon is expected to transition from its current development phase toward pilot-scale implementation and commercial validation. The strategic roadmap likely involves scaling its hydrothermal processing units to demonstrate operational efficiency in real-world industrial environments. As the company continues to refine its material synthesis capabilities, it will likely focus on forming deeper partnerships with major cement producers and industrial conglomerates to integrate its carbon-capture solutions into existing supply chains. The focus remains on achieving cost-parity with traditional methods while delivering significant environmental impact, ensuring that the company remains at the forefront of the climate tech sector.
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