Econic Technologies, the UK based deep tech carbon-to-value pioneer, has today announced the successful completion of its current fundraise with the close of the second multimillion pound round. This latest round follows the first close in April of this year, which was led by OGCI Climate Investments and Capricorn Sustainable Chemistry Fund. Joining them in this Series D second tranche are CM Venture Capital Fund III, LP, GC Ventures Company Limited and ING Sustainable Investments B.V. for total raise of £ 10.4 million (US$ 12.45 million).

The funding will support Econic Technologies through the commercialisation of its catalyst and process technology, which enables CO2 to be used in the production of polymers. The investors recognise the strong value and sustainability impact of Econic’s proprietary technology to serve markets driving to lower their carbon footprint.

CO2’s impact on global warming as a greenhouse gas (GHG) is well known. Regarded as a waste product today, capture and storage is a significant cost to emitters. Econic’s catalyst technology efficiently converts captured CO2 into a usable raw material for use in the manufacturing of essential products, initially serving the polyurethane industry to make foams for insulation and mattresses, protective coatings, sealants, and adhesives. The CO2 is incorporated into the polyol component, valued globally at $ 28 billion growing at 5% pa. Econic’s game-changing technology allows customers to monetise CO2, while lowering their carbon footprint and to meet booming consumer demand for more sustainable products. Abundantly available CO2 replaces oil-based raw materials as a sustainable carbon source to help reduce dependence on oil.

For further reading, please go to Capricorn’s or Econic’s website.