Terraton

The company's core offering is a "business-in-a-box" model that equips agribusiness operators with the necessary financing, hardware, and proprietary software to establish and manage biochar production facilities. This approach is designed to overcome significant barriers to entry, such as high upfront costs and operational complexity. The SaaS platform includes modules for finance, sales, inventory, and field service, automating workflows and providing real-time operational data. Terraton also manages the tracking, certification, and sale of the carbon credits generated, connecting producers to the global voluntary carbon market.

Terraton operates on a franchise-like model, partnering with local businesses that own and run the facilities. This strategy leverages local expertise and relationships with farmers. The company has already launched two facilities in Africa: one in Ghana processing cocoa waste and another in Kenya using nut processor residue, which are collectively projected to remove 20,000 metric tons of CO2 annually. Revenue is generated by creating new income streams for agricultural partners through the sale of verified carbon credits, which can sell for $100–$160 per ton.

In August 2025, Terraton secured $11.5 million in a seed funding round co-led by Lowercarbon Capital and Gigascale Capital. The round included participation from investment arms of ANA Holdings and East Japan Railway Company, as well as angel investors like Jeff Dean of Google and Bret Taylor of the OpenAI board. This capital is intended to scale operations, enhance its software and hardware systems, and expand its market presence.