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Carbonova

Calgary · Alberta, Canada corporation · 3 known investors

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Carbonova uses a patented catalytic process to convert captured CO2, methane, and waste heat from manufacturing emissions into carbon nanomaterials. These net-negative nanomaterials are supplied to industries such as plastics/composites, lithium-ion batteries, and construction to improve material strength, durability, and performance.

CleantechClimate TechNew Materials

Founders & leadership

MZMina Zarabian
Mina ZarabianChief Executive Officer and Co-founderMina Zarabian has a background in chemistry, catalysis, and materials engineering research. She is CEO and co-founder of Carbonova, which converts captured CO2, methane, and waste heat from manufacturing into carbon nanomaterials for use in plastics, composites, batteries, and construction applications.
CCChris Cornille
Chris CornilleChief Commercial Officer
SRSusannah Robinson
Susannah RobinsonTalent/Organizational Lead
TPTodd Pugsley
Todd PugsleyVice President Technology & OperationsTodd Pugsley leads technical and operations at Carbonova, which converts captured CO2 and methane from manufacturing into carbon nanomaterials for use in plastics, batteries, and construction. He has held progressive leadership roles in the private sector and academia, with experience spanning R&D through commercial deployment and cross-functional team management.

Board

MW
Michael WellwoodManaging Director, 88 Street Capital
SR
Susan Riddell RoseBoard director
RL
Robert LehodeyBoard director

Investors · 3

Foresight Canadalisted by Foresight CanadaVancouver

How we know: Foresight Canada's portfolio page · Not right? Tell us

NGIF Capitallisted by NGIF CapitalOttawa · $182.5K – $2.2M

How we know: NGIF Capital's portfolio page · funding news · press coverage · Not right? Tell us

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$177.6K disclosed across 1 round · 2025

▶$177.6KraisedDec 2025 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Susan Riddell RoseDirector
  • Chris CornilleExecutive Officer
  • Mina ZarabianExecutive Officer, Director
  • Susannah RobinsonExecutive Officer
  • Michael WellwoodExecutive Officer
  • Robert LehodeyDirector
  • Todd PugsleyExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$177.6K
Amount sold
$177.6K
First sale
Nov 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Alberta, Canada
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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In the news

Carbonova Raises C$5.1M in Equity Financingfinsmes.com · Dec 2025Carbonova Selected for Funding Through Emission Reduction Alberta's Advanced Materials Challengeprnewswire.com · Jul 2025Carbonova Raises $6M in Fundingfinsmes.com · Mar 2024

Frequently asked questions

What does Carbonova do?
Carbonova uses a patented catalytic process to convert captured CO2, methane, and waste heat from manufacturing emissions into carbon nanomaterials. These net-negative nanomaterials are supplied to industries such as plastics/composites, lithium-ion batteries, and construction to improve material strength, durability, and performance.
Who founded Carbonova?
Carbonova was founded by Mina Zarabian.
Who are Carbonova's investors?
Carbonova's investors include Creative Destruction Lab (CDL), Foresight Canada, NGIF Capital.
How much funding has Carbonova raised?
Carbonova has disclosed $177.6K raised across 1 round.
Where is Carbonova headquartered?
Carbonova is headquartered in Calgary.