Carbogenics, a biocarbon company based in Edinburgh, has raised $3 million through a mix of investment and grant funding to support faster growth and expand its presence in international markets. The funding is expected to help the company scale its carbon removal technology, CreChar — a biochar product that converts biomass waste into a carbon-negative material — with a strong focus on the biogas sector, Biomass Magazine reported.
The company plans to deploy CreChar and other products across new opportunities, including strengthening manufacturing capacity in the United States and expanding its recently established centralized operations in the United Kingdom. The expansion is also expected to create new jobs in both countries. Carbogenics aims to address the growing challenge of biomass waste by converting it into solutions that support climate goals while creating economic value.
The funding round attracted investors from the U.K. and the U.S., including Dangerous Ventures, Green Angel Ventures, Scottish Enterprise, Old College Capital, and the University of Edinburgh’s venture investment fund. Additional financial support came from grant providers Innovate UK, New Mexico Gas, and the New Mexico Economic Development Department. The investment was secured during a period of uncertainty in funding markets, reflecting confidence in the company’s carbon removal approach.
Ward Hendon of Dangerous Ventures said the company is addressing challenges linked to legacy energy infrastructure and unused biomass with technology that can be scaled globally. He added that Carbogenics has the potential to deliver measurable climate benefits, including wildfire mitigation and improved forest health.
Beyond CreChar, Carbogenics is continuing its partnership with Scottish Water on the Filachar project, which focuses on environmentally responsible methods for managing sewage sludge. Building on progress made in 2025, the collaboration aims to develop carbon removal solutions that lower environmental impact while supporting sustainability in the water sector.
Founded in 2016 as a spinout from the University of Edinburgh, Carbogenics remains closely linked to the institution and is headquartered on its campus.
Looking ahead, the company plans to expand operations across the U.K. and Europe while introducing manufacturing in the U.S., particularly to address large biomass waste streams in regions such as New Mexico. Its technology converts agricultural and forestry residues into products designed to tackle environmental challenges, including sealing abandoned gas wells, supporting direct air capture, improving soil quality, and storing carbon. The CreChar product has also been shown to improve biological stability in anaerobic digestion, reduce the need for chemical additives, and increase biogas output.
Carbogenics’ expansion comes as governments worldwide strengthen commitments to net-zero targets, increasing demand for carbon removal solutions. The company aims to meet this demand with technologies that can be widely adopted and effectively monitored.
Cam Ross, CEO of Green Angel Ventures, said the company’s approach to capturing and storing carbon for long periods aligns with investor priorities and marks an important step in scaling its impact.
Chief Executive Ed Craig said the funding validates the company’s work on CreChar and will support the development of additional carbon-focused products across the U.K., Europe, and the U.S. He added that Carbogenics will continue to focus on innovation and develop products aimed at addressing key environmental challenges.
