Counteract One

Counteract is a London-based company dedicated to addressing the climate crisis by advancing carbon removal technologies. Established in 2020, it provides financial and strategic support to engineer and scientist entrepreneurs, helping them transform innovative ideas into self-sustaining businesses capable of capturing or storing greenhouse gases at a global scale. Counteract focuses on early-stage ventures, concentrating on research, prototyping, and market development to validate new theories and create pathways in emissions removal. The company's interests encompass a wide range of technologies, including enhanced weathering, blue and soil carbon, direct air capture, afforestation, reforestation, and sequestration, all aimed at fostering sustainable solutions to combat climate change.

Richard Barker

Partner

Matt Isaacs

Managing Partner

19 past transactions

Mote

Series A in 2025
Mote's carbon-negative hydrogen solution is a one-of-a-kind method of eliminating CO2 from the environment. This second facility, like its first in Bakersfield, will use carbon capture and geological sequestration to produce carbon-negative hydrogen.

Crew Carbon

Seed Round in 2024
CREW Carbon focuses on the removal of greenhouse gas emissions from wastewater through engineered enhanced weathering. The company's technology harnesses the natural properties of minerals to effectively treat both municipal and industrial wastewater while permanently storing carbon dioxide. Operating in the environmental services sector, CREW Carbon is dedicated to greenhouse gas management and carbon removal, striving to contribute positively to environmental sustainability. Its innovative climate technology solutions are designed to assist businesses and governments in achieving their climate objectives.

ecoLocked

Seed Round in 2024
ecoLocked focuses on transforming buildings into carbon sinks by converting captured carbon from local biomass residues into carbon-negative construction materials. The company offers a biocarbon platform that provides tailored recipes and drop-in-ready biocarbon admix materials, along with technical support for concrete producers. By utilizing its innovative materials, ecoLocked enables the permanent storage of CO2 within the built environment, significantly reducing the reliance on fossil raw materials and cement clinker. This approach not only enhances the sustainability of construction practices but also improves functionalities such as thermal insulation and durability, thereby creating a self-sustaining carbon dioxide removal business model.

Seqana

Seed Round in 2024
Seqana is a developer of satellite-based software that provides monitoring solutions for soil organic carbon, aimed at combating climate change. The company offers a platform that enables project developers and agri-food corporations to accurately measure and understand soil carbon sequestration in a cost-effective and efficient manner. By utilizing remote sensing technology, Seqana delivers actionable insights into soil health, benefiting a diverse range of clients, including farmers, NGOs, and large corporations. This innovative approach supports the adoption of carbon sequestration practices, contributing to environmental sustainability on a global scale.

Parallel Carbon

Seed Round in 2024
Parallel Carbon is focused on developing innovative technologies for direct air carbon capture and clean hydrogen production. The company aims to address climate change by creating a hardware platform that efficiently removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere while generating hydrogen through water electrolysis. By integrating these processes, Parallel Carbon seeks to provide a cost-effective solution for carbon dioxide removal and the production of carbon-negative hydrogen. This approach not only reduces the overall costs associated with achieving net-zero emissions but also enhances the utilization of intermittent electricity and low-cost renewable energy sources. The company's mission is to deliver scalable solutions that contribute to a sustainable, post-fossil-fuel society.

Agricarbon

Series A in 2023
Agricarbon specializes in soil carbon measurement services aimed at enhancing climate mitigation and resilience within food systems. By utilizing robotics and artificial intelligence, the company automates the quantification of soil carbon stock. This innovation provides farmers, landowners, and businesses with valuable insights into their soil carbon levels, facilitating participation in carbon markets and creating opportunities for agricultural carbon dioxide removal. Agricarbon's approach not only supports environmental sustainability but also empowers stakeholders to make informed decisions regarding soil management and carbon capture.

Concrete4Change

Seed Round in 2023
Concrete4Change is an R&D company focused on developing innovative technology to capture and permanently mineralize carbon dioxide in concrete. This approach not only enhances the strength of the concrete but also aims to transform the construction industry from a major source of greenhouse gas emissions into a solution for carbon sequestration. The company has received recognition for its efforts, including the United Nations Most Innovative Net-Zero Technology award at COP26 and the Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise Award. Concrete4Change is committed to removing 2 billion tonnes of CO2 emissions from the concrete industry by 2040, positioning concrete as a viable and effective carbon sink.

Adaptavate

Venture Round in 2023
Adaptavate Ltd is a UK-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in the development, manufacture, and commercialization of bio-composite materials specifically for the construction industry. The company offers innovative products such as Breathaboard, an eco-friendly alternative to traditional plasterboards, and Breathaplasta, which serves as a sustainable substitute for various types of plasters including gypsum and lime. Adaptavate's materials are designed for easy application on internal solid masonry walls, promoting effective moisture and vapor absorption to enhance internal wall insulation. By providing low-carbon construction solutions, Adaptavate aims to contribute to healthier buildings and environments, addressing the needs of construction companies and their clients while disrupting conventional industry practices. The company's products are available through retailers and an online shop.

Chloris Geospatial

Seed Round in 2023
Chloris Geospatial specializes in innovative remote sensing technology aimed at monitoring natural resources and addressing critical natural capital issues. The company employs advanced methods that combine remote sensing, machine learning, and ecological science to accurately measure carbon stocks, as well as gains and losses, while quantifying uncertainty. Their sensor fusion technology provides insights at a global scale and with high accuracy, equipping clients with essential measurements of natural capital. This enables organizations to tackle pressing global climate challenges and other natural crises effectively.

RepAir

Series A in 2022
RepAir is at the forefront of advancing a carbon-negative future through its innovative carbon removal technology. The company has developed an electrochemical device that effectively captures carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by utilizing electricity. This process involves drawing in ambient air and passing it through a specialized membrane that selectively separates carbon dioxide, allowing clean air to be released back into the environment. RepAir's fully electric and zero-heat technology is designed for large-scale deployment, emphasizing environmental sustainability while minimizing energy consumption. Importantly, the system operates without the use of liquids, solvents, or hazardous materials, producing no waste and supporting clients in reducing their carbon footprints and energy costs.

ecoLocked

Seed Round in 2022
ecoLocked focuses on transforming buildings into carbon sinks by converting captured carbon from local biomass residues into carbon-negative construction materials. The company offers a biocarbon platform that provides tailored recipes and drop-in-ready biocarbon admix materials, along with technical support for concrete producers. By utilizing its innovative materials, ecoLocked enables the permanent storage of CO2 within the built environment, significantly reducing the reliance on fossil raw materials and cement clinker. This approach not only enhances the sustainability of construction practices but also improves functionalities such as thermal insulation and durability, thereby creating a self-sustaining carbon dioxide removal business model.

BX

Seed Round in 2022
BX is a climate technology company focused on transforming food production to combat climate change. It offers an AI-powered environmental farm management software that helps farmers enhance their revenues by investing in soil health and adopting regenerative agriculture practices. By providing real-time data, predictive analytics, and verified supply chain reporting, BX promotes optimized crop performance, sustainability, and transparency. The company also utilizes blockchain technology to allow growers and retailers to measure their carbon impact and transition to climate-positive practices. This approach incentivizes farmers to adopt climate-smart behaviors, rewarding them financially through carbon credit tokens, thus enabling stakeholders to effectively reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to addressing the global climate and nutritional crises.

Adaptavate

Seed Round in 2022
Adaptavate Ltd is a UK-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in the development, manufacture, and commercialization of bio-composite materials specifically for the construction industry. The company offers innovative products such as Breathaboard, an eco-friendly alternative to traditional plasterboards, and Breathaplasta, which serves as a sustainable substitute for various types of plasters including gypsum and lime. Adaptavate's materials are designed for easy application on internal solid masonry walls, promoting effective moisture and vapor absorption to enhance internal wall insulation. By providing low-carbon construction solutions, Adaptavate aims to contribute to healthier buildings and environments, addressing the needs of construction companies and their clients while disrupting conventional industry practices. The company's products are available through retailers and an online shop.

Chloris Geospatial

Venture Round in 2021
Chloris Geospatial specializes in innovative remote sensing technology aimed at monitoring natural resources and addressing critical natural capital issues. The company employs advanced methods that combine remote sensing, machine learning, and ecological science to accurately measure carbon stocks, as well as gains and losses, while quantifying uncertainty. Their sensor fusion technology provides insights at a global scale and with high accuracy, equipping clients with essential measurements of natural capital. This enables organizations to tackle pressing global climate challenges and other natural crises effectively.

RepAir

Seed Round in 2021
RepAir is at the forefront of advancing a carbon-negative future through its innovative carbon removal technology. The company has developed an electrochemical device that effectively captures carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by utilizing electricity. This process involves drawing in ambient air and passing it through a specialized membrane that selectively separates carbon dioxide, allowing clean air to be released back into the environment. RepAir's fully electric and zero-heat technology is designed for large-scale deployment, emphasizing environmental sustainability while minimizing energy consumption. Importantly, the system operates without the use of liquids, solvents, or hazardous materials, producing no waste and supporting clients in reducing their carbon footprints and energy costs.

Agricarbon

Seed Round in 2021
Agricarbon specializes in soil carbon measurement services aimed at enhancing climate mitigation and resilience within food systems. By utilizing robotics and artificial intelligence, the company automates the quantification of soil carbon stock. This innovation provides farmers, landowners, and businesses with valuable insights into their soil carbon levels, facilitating participation in carbon markets and creating opportunities for agricultural carbon dioxide removal. Agricarbon's approach not only supports environmental sustainability but also empowers stakeholders to make informed decisions regarding soil management and carbon capture.

BX

Seed Round in 2021
BX is a climate technology company focused on transforming food production to combat climate change. It offers an AI-powered environmental farm management software that helps farmers enhance their revenues by investing in soil health and adopting regenerative agriculture practices. By providing real-time data, predictive analytics, and verified supply chain reporting, BX promotes optimized crop performance, sustainability, and transparency. The company also utilizes blockchain technology to allow growers and retailers to measure their carbon impact and transition to climate-positive practices. This approach incentivizes farmers to adopt climate-smart behaviors, rewarding them financially through carbon credit tokens, thus enabling stakeholders to effectively reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to addressing the global climate and nutritional crises.

Cquestr8

Seed Round in 2021
Cquestr8 is an accelerated weathering company focused on decarbonizing cement, lime, and steel production while addressing ocean acidification. By leveraging nature's largest carbon sink, the company sequesters carbon dioxide and enhances marine ecosystems through the deployment of marine bicarbonate. This innovative approach not only helps clients reduce atmospheric CO2 concentrations but also contributes to healthier ocean environments. Cquestr8 aims to support the achievement of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 13, which focuses on climate action and mitigating the impacts of climate change.
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