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Planetary

Nova Scotia, CA · Founded 2019 · 32 employees on LinkedIn · 12 known investors

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Planetary Technologies develops ocean-based carbon removal technology to address climate change. The company operates projects focused on capturing and storing carbon through marine processes.

Founders & leadership

Planetary was founded in 2019 by Dr. Greg Rau and Mike Kelland.

DGDr. Greg Rau
Dr. Greg RauSenior Scientist & Co-Founder
MKMike Kelland
Mike KellandChief Executive Officer, Co-Founder & Board MemberMike Kelland is co-founder and CEO of Planetary Technologies, which develops ocean-based carbon removal technology to address climate change.

Investors · 12

Also in the syndicate · 6

AgriFoodTech Venture AllianceArc InvestorsOetker CollectionleadOetker VenturesleadRadikal CapitalleadRoyal Cosun

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$20M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What does Planetary do?
Planetary Technologies develops ocean-based carbon removal technology to address climate change. The company operates projects focused on capturing and storing carbon through marine processes.
Who founded Planetary?
Planetary was founded by Dr. Greg Rau, Mike Kelland in 2019.
Who are Planetary's investors?
Planetary's investors include Amplify Capital, Astanor Ventures, MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund (IAF), Nucleation Capital, XAnge, Green Generation Fund.
How much funding has Planetary raised?
Planetary has disclosed $20M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is Planetary headquartered?
Planetary is headquartered in Nova Scotia, CA.