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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 ZarabianinChief 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 CornilleinChief Commercial Officer
SRSusannah Robinson
Susannah RobinsonTalent/Organizational Lead
TPTodd Pugsley
Todd PugsleyinVice 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

Creative Destruction Lab (CDL)Toronto · $50K – $250K
ForesightVancouver
NGIF CapitalOttawa · $182.5K – $2.2M

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.

Competitors · 1

by search overlap
Carbon America3 shared keywordsCarbonAmerica captures and stores carbon dioxide as part of climate change mitigation efforts.

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In the news

Calgary's Carbonova Raises Equity to Build Commercial Demonstration of Cleantech - Calgary.Techcalgary.tech · Dec 2025Carbonova raises C$5.1mn to launch industrial nanofibre demonstrator in Calgary | energynews.proenergynews.pro · Dec 2025Carbonova 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 2024Carbonova Corp. Raised $6 Million to Produce Sustainable Materials from Greenhouse Gas Emissionsprnewswire.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, 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.