Carbogenics, a specialist bio-carbon designer headquartered in Edinburgh, has announced £2.2 million in investment led by Green Angel Ventures. The funding positions it for accelerated growth and international expansion. It will support the deployment of its biochar products across the UK, Europe and the United States.
The investment included participation from Dangerous Ventures, Scottish Enterprise, Old College Capital, the University of Edinburgh’s in-house venture investment fund, and received major funding from 3 grant making bodies, Innovate UK, New Mexico Gas, and New Mexico Government Economic Development Department.
Carbogenics is focused on transforming biomass waste into sustainable, carbon-negative solutions, particularly for the biogas industry. The funding comes at a time of heightened urgency around climate action and during a period of broader investment uncertainty, reflecting confidence in the company’s carbon removal approach.
Its core product, CreChar®, is designed to convert biomass waste into a usable biocarbon that supports carbon removal while improving outcomes for industrial users. By addressing biomass waste, Carbogenics aims to turn an environmental liability into climate-positive impact and economic opportunity.
The company plans to expand manufacturing capabilities in the United States and scale its centralised UK-based operations, while creating new roles in both regions. It is also continuing work with Scottish Water on the Filachar project, focused on sustainable approaches to managing sewage sludge.
Spun out of the University of Edinburgh in 2016, Carbogenics maintains a close relationship with the University and is headquartered on campus. The funding will also support further product development and partnerships as the company scales its operations and refines its production processes.
