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CarbonBuilt, Inc.

Torrance, CA · Founded 2020
LAST FUNDING
$14.4M
Series D

CarbonBuilt produces ultra-low-carbon concrete masonry using upcycled, low-carbon binder to replace cement. Affordable and ready for real-world construction.

Funding history

RoundAmount
Series D$14.4M
SEC Form D filed
Aug 7, 2024·Sep 29, 2021

About CarbonBuilt, Inc.

How much funding has CarbonBuilt, Inc. raised?

CarbonBuilt, Inc. has raised $14.4M in total funding. The most recent round was Series D.

Where is CarbonBuilt, Inc. headquartered?

CarbonBuilt, Inc. is headquartered in Torrance, CA.

What does CarbonBuilt, Inc. do?

CarbonBuilt produces ultra-low-carbon concrete masonry using upcycled, low-carbon binder to replace cement. Affordable and ready for real-world construction.

What problem does CarbonBuilt, Inc. solve?

Conventional concrete masonry production carries a heavy carbon footprint due to its cement content.

What's CarbonBuilt, Inc.'s solution?

CarbonBuilt produces ultra-low-carbon concrete masonry and hardscape products by replacing up to 50% of the cement with its proprietary, upcycled Reversa binder, at the same price and performance as standard concrete.

What makes CarbonBuilt, Inc. different?

Their proprietary Reversa binder and advanced production technology are claimed to cut the carbon footprint of their concrete products by up to 70% compared to conventional production.

What makes CarbonBuilt, Inc. notable?

CarbonBuilt was founded by UCLA professor Gaurav Sant and spun out of UCLA's Institute for Carbon Management; its low-carbon concrete technology won a $7.5M prize in the NRG COSIA Carbon XPRIZE competition.

Leadership

Executive Officer, Director
LinkedIn ↗
Rahul Shendure
Executive Officer, Director
Neil Renninger
Director
Gaurav Sant
Director
Industry
B2B
Founded
2020
HQ
Torrance, CA
Raised
$14.4M
Stage
Series D
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