RenewCO2
Somerset, US · Founded 2022 · Delaware corporation · 1 known investors
RenewCO₂ develops an electrocatalytic carbon utilization technology (eCUT) that converts waste CO₂ from industrial emissions into chemicals and fuels using only water and electricity and a patented catalyst. The technology targets the chemicals and fuels sector, aiming to produce carbon-negative feedstocks that integrate into existing industrial processes.
Founders & leadership
RenewCO2 was founded in 2022 by Karin Calvinho and Anders Laursen.
Board

Investors · 1
Competitors · 1
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Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$4.2M disclosed across 1 round · 2025
▶$4.2MraisedAug 2025 · 2 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Karin CalvinhoExecutive Officer, Director
- Neal DikemanDirector
- Anders LaursenExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $6.2M
- Amount sold
- $4.2M
- First sale
- Aug 2025
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2022
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Non-dilutive funding · 5 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Science Foundation | Phase IISTTR | 2023 | $981.8K |
| Department of Energy | Phase ISTTR | 2022 | $200K |
| Department of Energy | Phase II | 2021 | $1.1M |
| National Science Foundation | Phase ISTTR | 2020 | $225K |
| Department of Energy | Phase I | 2020 | $200K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
Frequently asked questions
- What does RenewCO2 do?
- RenewCO₂ develops an electrocatalytic carbon utilization technology (eCUT) that converts waste CO₂ from industrial emissions into chemicals and fuels using only water and electricity and a patented catalyst. The technology targets the chemicals and fuels sector, aiming to produce carbon-negative feedstocks that integrate into existing industrial processes.
- Who founded RenewCO2?
- RenewCO2 was founded by Karin Calvinho, Anders Laursen in 2022.
- Who are RenewCO2's investors?
- RenewCO2's investors include Energy Transition Ventures.
- How much funding has RenewCO2 raised?
- RenewCO2 has disclosed $4.2M raised across 1 round.
- Where is RenewCO2 headquartered?
- RenewCO2 is headquartered in Somerset, US.