Carbon Drawdown Collective

Lithos Carbon is an agricultural carbon removal company focused on developing innovative carbon capture technology for farms. Founded in March 2022 by experienced entrepreneurs and experts in atmospheric geochemistry, the company aims to transform farmland into carbon capture centers, with a goal of removing one billion tons of CO2 from the atmosphere this decade while enhancing crop yields. Lithos Carbon's technology includes an optimization platform tailored to individual fields and crops, designed to improve agricultural productivity and soil health. The company's approach employs isotope dilution technology and novel soil models, utilizing machine learning to enhance mineral weathering through the application of basalt on croplands. This method not only fosters the removal of carbon dioxide but also supports farmers in increasing crop growth. Lithos Carbon's solutions are cost-effective and scalable, with a focus on empirical measurement to ensure effectiveness.

Astraea, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in processing satellite imagery and geospatial data to facilitate real-time analysis of land use, traffic patterns, and environmental conditions. Founded in 2016 and based in Charlottesville, Virginia, Astraea has developed the EarthAI platform, which provides access to over 20 petabytes of satellite imagery and geospatial information. This advanced machine learning platform enables users to prototype and deploy GeoAI applications across various industries rapidly and cost-effectively. The platform includes EarthAI Notebook and RasterFrames, tools designed for analyzing and processing geospatial-temporal raster data. Applications powered by EarthAI include assessing utility-scale solar installations, evaluating environmental impacts on forestry, and conducting real estate analyses. Astraea aims to harness the vast potential of geospatial AI to deliver actionable insights and drive decision-making for its clients.