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§ Private Profile · Golden, CO, USA
Terra CO2 is a technology company.
Terra CO2 develops sustainable construction materials, specifically focusing on low-carbon cementitious solutions for the built environment. The company's core offering utilizes a proprietary process to convert abundant, local raw materials into high-performance cementitious binders. This technology aims to significantly reduce the carbon footprint associated with traditional cement production, offering an alternative that meets rigorous industry standards while promoting resource efficiency.
The company emerged from the invention of its low-CO2 process in 2018. This foundational development was driven by an understanding of the urgent need to decarbonize heavy industries, particularly cement manufacturing, and a vision for creating more environmentally responsible construction practices. The initial insight centered on leveraging novel chemistry to produce binders without the high carbon intensity of conventional methods.
Terra CO2 partners with leading construction materials companies and other industry stakeholders to integrate its solutions into global supply chains. Its vision is to foster a more sustainable future for infrastructure development by providing scalable, eco-friendly alternatives to traditional cement. The company is committed to preserving natural resources, enhancing air quality, and supporting the creation of resilient structures.
Terra CO2 has raised $185.0M across 3 funding rounds.
Terra CO2 has raised $185.0M in total across 3 funding rounds.
Terra CO2 Technologies is a cleantech company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Golden, Colorado, that develops sustainable cement alternatives to decarbonize concrete production, a sector responsible for 8% of global CO₂ emissions.[1][2][3] It produces drop-in supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) like OPUS SCM™, which replaces up to 40-70% of traditional Portland cement using abundant silicate rock feedstocks, and is advancing OPUS ZERO™ for full replacement, serving the construction industry with cost-competitive, high-performance solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing infrastructure.[2][3][4] The company has raised $189.88M, reached Series B-II stage, secured U.S. Department of Energy grants in 2024, and partners with major players like Cemex Ventures, demonstrating strong growth momentum toward commercial deployment without relying on subsidies.[1][2][4]
Terra CO2 was founded in 2016 by a team of scientists, engineers, geologists, plant operators, and industry veterans with decades of experience in construction, engineering, and sustainable materials.[2][3][4] The idea emerged from recognizing concrete's massive environmental footprint—if it were a country, it would rank as the third-largest CO₂ emitter—and the need for scalable alternatives to Portland cement using locally sourced, abundant minerals rather than scarce or subsidized inputs.[3][4] Early traction included developing OPUS SCM for commercial readiness, partnerships with leading construction firms, and pivotal 2024 milestones like a U.S. DoE grant for Utah deployment and winning "Decarbonization Solution of the Year" at the Cleantech Breakthrough Awards.[2][4]
Terra CO2 rides the net-zero construction wave, targeting cement's 8% share of global emissions amid regulatory pressures like carbon taxes, ESG mandates, and infrastructure bills demanding low-carbon materials.[3][4] Timing is ideal as traditional SCM shortages (e.g., fly ash) create supply gaps, while demand surges from megaprojects in commercial, residential, infrastructure, and industrial sectors across North America, Europe, and beyond.[1][2] Market tailwinds include cleantech funding, DoE support, and industry partnerships accelerating adoption, positioning Terra to influence the ecosystem by enabling producers to hit decarbonization targets without infrastructure overhauls.[2][4]
Terra CO2 is poised for explosive scaling with OPUS ZERO trials maturing into full zero-carbon cement, fueled by rising global demand for resilient, low-emission infrastructure amid climate policies and material shortages.[3][4] Trends like AI-optimized mixes, circular mining economies, and carbon markets will amplify its edge, potentially expanding into precast and ready-mix dominance while influencing standards for "planetary health" materials.[3][4] As a Series B leader with $190M raised and proven partnerships, expect acquisitions by majors or IPO paths, solidifying its role in building a CO₂-neutral world—transforming the "climate imperative" of concrete from problem to planetary protector.[1][2]
Terra CO2 has raised $185.0M in total across 3 funding rounds.
Terra CO2's investors include Eagle Materials, GenZero, Just Climate, BMW i Ventures, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Compound, Creative Ventures.
Terra CO2 has raised $185.0M across 3 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $130.0M Terra CO2 Technologies - Series B in February 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2025 | $130M Series B | Eagle Materials, Genzero, Just Climate | BMW I Ventures, Breakthrough Energy Ventures | Announced |
| Jul 1, 2022 | $46M Series A | Breakthrough Energy Ventures | BMW I Ventures | Announced |
| Oct 1, 2020 | $9M Seed | — | Compound, Creative Ventures | Announced |