Edinburgh-based bio-carbon designer Carbogenics successfully closed a $3 million investment and grant funding round to accelerate its international growth. The funding was co-led by Green Angel Ventures and United States-based Dangerous Ventures, with additional participation from Scottish Enterprise, Old College Capital, and the University of Edinburgh’s venture fund. This capital infusion is earmarked for scaling the company’s proprietary carbon removal technologies across the United Kingdom, Europe, and the United States.

The primary challenge addressed by this initiative is the global biomassBiomass is a complex biological organic or non-organic solid product derived from living or recently living organism and available naturally. Various types of wastes such as animal manure, waste paper, sludge and many industrial wastes are also treated as biomass because like natural biomass these More waste crisis, where difficult-to-recycle organic materials often become environmental liabilities in landfills or through incineration. In the United Kingdom, for instance, only about 1% of energy is currently derived from biogas, trailing behind European neighbors like Denmark. Furthermore, legacy energy infrastructure and underutilized biomass in regions such as New Mexico require scalable, verifiable solutions to mitigate wildfire risks and improve forest health.

To solve these issues, Carbogenics utilizes a proprietary high-temperature, low-oxygen pyrolysisPyrolysis is a thermochemical process that converts waste biomass into bio-char, bio-oil, and pyro-gas. It offers significant advantages in waste valorization, turning low-value materials into economically valuable resources. Its versatility allows for tailored products based on operational conditions, presenting itself as a cost-effective and efficient More process to upcycle secondary biomass into tailored bio-carbon products. Its flagship product, CreChar, is a porous material designed to stabilize biological performance and regulate pHpH is a measure of how acidic or alkaline a substance is. A pH of 7 is neutral, while lower pH values indicate acidity and higher values indicate alkalinity. Biochars are normally alkaline and can influence soil pH, often increasing it, which can be beneficial More levels in anaerobic digestion plants. The company is also developing FilaChar, a specialized biocharBiochar is a carbon-rich material created from biomass decomposition in low-oxygen conditions. It has important applications in environmental remediation, soil improvement, agriculture, carbon sequestration, energy storage, and sustainable materials, promoting efficiency and reducing waste in various contexts while addressing climate change challenges. More targeted at the wastewater industry for pollutant removal, and exploring applications for sealing “orphan” gas wells to prevent methane leaks.

The investment has already yielded significant outcomes, including a 14% uplift in biomethane yield and a 30% reduction in feedstockFeedstock refers to the raw organic material used to produce biochar. This can include a wide range of materials, such as wood chips, agricultural residues, and animal manure. More costs during industrial trials of CreChar. This enhanced efficiency translates to an estimated annual revenue increase of over £81,500 for comparable anaerobic digestion plants. By permanently sequestering carbon in soil for hundreds of years, the technology supports international Net Zero targets while creating new manufacturing roles in both the UK and the US.