Carbogenics, an Edinburgh-based bio-carbon company, has secured $3 million in investment and grant funding to accelerate the growth and international expansion of its carbon removal technologies. The funding will primarily support the deployment of CreChar, a biochar product that transforms biomass waste into a carbon-negative solution, particularly for use within the biogas industry.
The company plans to expand its manufacturing capabilities in the United States while scaling its centralised operations in the UK, creating new roles across both markets. The investment comes from a mix of US and UK climate-focused backers, including Dangerous Ventures, Green Angel Ventures, Scottish Enterprise, Old College Capital, and the University of Edinburgh’s venture fund, with major grant contributions from Innovate UK and the New Mexico Government.
CreChar is specifically designed for anaerobic digestion applications, improving biological stability, reducing chemical additive requirements, enhancing feedstock access, and increasing biogas production. The technology also addresses biomass waste streams in regions like New Mexico, converting agricultural and forestry residues into solutions for sealing orphan gas wells, supporting direct air capture, and enabling soil enhancement and carbon sequestration.
Carbogenics continues to collaborate with Scottish Water on the Filachar project, focusing on sustainable management of sewage sludge and developing carbon removal solutions that reduce environmental impact in the water industry. Founded as a University of Edinburgh spin-out in 2016, the company maintains close ties with the university and is headquartered on campus.
The expansion aligns with growing demand for carbon removal technologies as governments strengthen net zero commitments. Investors highlight Carbogenics’ scalable and verifiable approach to long-term carbon storage, while the company plans to further develop CreChar and additional carbon solutions for the UK, Europe, and the US, positioning itself at the forefront of the global carbon removal market.
