Eion is a technology company.
Eion uses enhanced weathering to speed up Earth’s natural CO2 storage processes with the help of specialized rocks. They aim to remove 10 million tons of CO2 every year starting in 2030.
Eion has raised $15.0M across 2 funding rounds.
Eion has raised $15.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Eion is a technology company specializing in carbon removal solutions through a nature-based approach called enhanced rock weathering (ERW). It partners closely with farmers and ranchers to apply pulverized minerals to agricultural fields, accelerating the natural process of carbon dioxide absorption and permanent sequestration in soil. Eion serves entities aiming to meet climate goals by providing scientifically verified, scalable, and cost-effective carbon removal services, selling carbon removal credits to corporate buyers. Their approach integrates seamlessly with existing agricultural systems, emphasizing practical scalability and economic viability for landowners[2][3].
Eion was founded by Adam Wolf and others with a background in climate technology and agriculture. The idea emerged from leveraging the Earth’s natural carbon cycle—specifically, ERW—to create a scalable carbon removal solution. Early traction came from developing a patented direct measurement method called soil fingerprinting, which rigorously verifies carbon removal by comparing before-and-after soil samples. This innovation helped Eion become the first enhanced weathering company to deliver carbon removal credits to major buyers like Stripe. The company closed a $12 million Series A funding round in December 2022, led by AgFunder and Ridgeline, signaling strong investor confidence[2][3].
Eion operates at the intersection of climate tech, agriculture, and carbon markets, riding the growing global trend toward nature-based carbon removal solutions. The timing is critical as corporations and governments increasingly commit to net-zero targets, creating demand for verified, permanent carbon offsets. Market forces such as rising carbon credit prices, regulatory pressure, and advances in soil science favor Eion’s approach. By enabling farmers to participate economically in carbon removal, Eion also strengthens rural economies and accelerates adoption of sustainable agricultural practices, influencing both the climate and agtech ecosystems[2][3].
Looking ahead, Eion is poised to expand its footprint across more agricultural regions, scaling its carbon removal impact and refining its measurement technology. Trends such as increasing corporate climate commitments, evolving carbon markets, and advances in soil analytics will shape its growth trajectory. Eion’s influence may grow beyond carbon removal to broader soil health and regenerative agriculture initiatives, positioning it as a key player in sustainable agriculture and climate solutions. Its practical, science-backed model offers a promising path to scalable, permanent carbon removal integrated with existing land use[2][3].
Eion has raised $15.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Eion's investors include Afore Capital, AgFunder.
Eion has raised $15.0M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $3.0M Series A in September 2024.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2024 | $3.0M Series A | Afore Capital, AgFunder | |
| Dec 1, 2022 | $12.0M Series A | Afore Capital, AgFunder |