AgriCycle
closedAgricultural waste conversion to biochar and soil amendments
Deal Size
$17M
Stage
Series A
Sector
Agricultural Waste Valorization
Location
Sacramento, CA
Deal Overview
AgriCycle operates mobile pyrolysis units that convert crop residues, orchard prunings, and other agricultural waste into high-value biochar—a stable carbon soil amendment that improves soil health, retains water, and sequesters carbon for 1,000+ years. Farmers currently burn 500M+ tons of crop residue annually, creating massive air pollution. AgriCycle pays farmers for their waste, processes it on-site, and sells premium biochar and carbon removal credits. Their units process 10 tons/day and generate revenue from three streams: tipping fees, biochar sales, and carbon credits.
Key Highlights
- ✓Mobile pyrolysis units process 10 tons/day on-farm
- ✓Biochar sequesters carbon for 1,000+ years
- ✓Triple revenue model: tipping fees + biochar + carbon credits
- ✓Active in California, Oregon, and Washington
Founders
- Diego Herrera
- Dr. Fiona Campbell
Investors
- WasteVC
- S2G Ventures
- Obvious Ventures
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