The Terraton Biochar Platform has secured $11.5 million in seed funding to drive large-scale carbon removal by converting agricultural waste into carbon credits across emerging markets. By turning agrarian waste into verified carbon credits, the company is scaling solutions in emerging markets where farmers face climate stress and shrinking margins.

The seed funding round was co-led by Lowercarbon Capital and Gigascale Capital, alongside strategic investors, including the ANA Future Frontier Fund and the Takanawa Gateway Global Co-Benefits Fund. Terraton plans to use the funds to deploy integrated hardware, financing, and software that simplify biochar facility operations.

This approach gives agribusiness operators in emerging markets access to financing, proven technology, and global carbon markets, making it easier to launch projects that generate new revenue.

“We’re bridging the divide between high-demand biochar carbon credits and the agribusinesses who produce them, making it easier to bring these valuable credits onto the voluntary carbon market,” said Kevin Gibbs, CEO of Terraton.

Terraton Projects in Ghana and Kenya

Terraton’s first two facilities highlight the scale of its ambition. Three Mountains Cocoa in Ghana already has preliminary approval from Puro.earth, while EcoFix in Kenya is under review with Isometric. Together, the facilities will remove more than 20,000 tons of CO₂ annually, while turning agricultural waste into stable carbon that improves soil and rewards smallholder farmers with payments and healthier fields.

“By removing upfront costs and complexity, Terraton’s full-stack platform empowers these businesses to diversify revenue streams while meeting growing market demand. This funding will accelerate our ability to scale impact for both farmers and the carbon removal economy,” added Kevin Gibbs.

By linking biochar production with carbon credits, the company helps farmers in emerging markets transform climate risks into profitable opportunities.

“Scaling biochar gives agricultural producers a new revenue stream while capturing carbon, and Terraton is uniquely positioned to connect these producers to global carbon markets,” said Mike Schroepfer, founder of Gigascale Capital.

Expert Endorsements and Partnerships

Stanford professor Kate Maher, a global expert in soil science and biochar, has joined Terraton as its first scientific advisor. Her guidance ensures the Terraton Biochar Platform operates with the highest scientific rigor as it grows.

In addition, climate nonprofit Terraset has pre-purchased credits from the Ghana project, providing early financial backing and signaling strong demand for high-quality carbon removal solutions.

Biochar remains one of the most proven and scalable pathways for durable carbon removal. In 2024, it enabled the removal of more than 250,000 tonnes of waste globally, outpacing other technologies due to its low cost and soil-improving benefits.

The Terraton Biochar Platform builds on this momentum with a model that addresses the main adoption barriers, high upfront costs, operational complexity, and market access. By combining seed funding with practical technology and farmer-first financing, Terraton positions itself as a transformative force in the global carbon economy.

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